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Title: The Christian View of the Old Testament

Contents: The New Testament view of the Old Testament -- The Old Testament and modern science -- The Old Testament and modern criticism -- The Old Testament and archaeology -- The Old Testament and comparative religion -- The permanent significance of the Old Testament -- Index.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Christian View of the Old Testament" by Frederick Carl Eiselen is a theological treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the relationship between the Old Testament and Christian thought, providing an analysis of how the latter interprets and values the former within the context of modern beliefs and scientific advancements. Eiselen aims to reaffirm the significance of the Old Testament in Christian doctrine and practice, asserting its continued relevance despite contemporary challenges. At the start of the book, the author introduces the shifting attitudes towards the Bible in the previous fifty years, noting a departure from unwavering confidence to uncertainty regarding its role in faith. The preface sets the stage for examining the New Testament's perspective on the Old Testament, arguing that early Christians viewed the Old Testament as foundational to their beliefs. Eiselen emphasizes the necessity of understanding the Old Testament's purpose in enriching moral and spiritual development, correlating its teachings with the life and mission of Jesus Christ, thereby underscoring its enduring validity in the Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Eiselen, Frederick Carl, 1872-1937

EBook No.: 31876

Published: Apr 3, 2010

Downloads: 211

Language: English

Subject: Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Christian View of the Old Testament

Contents: The New Testament view of the Old Testament -- The Old Testament and modern science -- The Old Testament and modern criticism -- The Old Testament and archaeology -- The Old Testament and comparative religion -- The permanent significance of the Old Testament -- Index.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Christian View of the Old Testament" by Frederick Carl Eiselen is a theological treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the relationship between the Old Testament and Christian thought, providing an analysis of how the latter interprets and values the former within the context of modern beliefs and scientific advancements. Eiselen aims to reaffirm the significance of the Old Testament in Christian doctrine and practice, asserting its continued relevance despite contemporary challenges. At the start of the book, the author introduces the shifting attitudes towards the Bible in the previous fifty years, noting a departure from unwavering confidence to uncertainty regarding its role in faith. The preface sets the stage for examining the New Testament's perspective on the Old Testament, arguing that early Christians viewed the Old Testament as foundational to their beliefs. Eiselen emphasizes the necessity of understanding the Old Testament's purpose in enriching moral and spiritual development, correlating its teachings with the life and mission of Jesus Christ, thereby underscoring its enduring validity in the Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Eiselen, Frederick Carl, 1872-1937

EBook No.: 31876

Published: Apr 3, 2010

Downloads: 211

Language: English

Subject: Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.