The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism by G. W. Foote

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Author Foote, G. W. (George William), 1850-1915
Title The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism
With Special Reference to Dean Farrar's New Apology
Contents Introduction -- The Bible canon -- The Bible and science -- Miracles and witchcraft -- The Bible and freethought -- Morals and manners -- Political and social progress -- Inspiration -- The testimony of Jesus -- The Bible and the Church of England -- An oriental book -- Fictitious supremacy.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Book of God: In the Light of the Higher Criticism" by G. W. Foote is a critical examination of the Bible and its claims of divine inspiration, written in the late 19th century. The text engages with the controversies surrounding the interpretation of the scriptures, particularly in the context of rising skepticism and rationalism during that time. Foote tackles various theological arguments, emphasizing self-contradictions within the Bible and the discrepancies between biblical accounts and modern scientific understanding. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thorough critique of biblical texts and church interpretations, particularly addressing the implications of Dean Farrar's views on the Bible's authority. Foote argues that both Protestant and Catholic positions reveal inherent contradictions and that the Bible, rather than being an infallible document, is a collection of writings from diverse authors over time. He critiques how these texts have been selectively interpreted to support varying doctrines, thereby leading to confusion and division within Christianity itself. Foote's analysis involves exploring how cultural and historical contexts have shaped scriptural interpretations, setting up a broader discourse on the reliability and role of the Bible in the face of modern thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Subject Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903. New apology
Category Text
EBook-No. 38092
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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