A Christian View of the Bible As Truth

The Complete Works of Francis A. Schaeffer: A Christian Worldview #2

by Francis A. Schaeffer

Wonderful resource for christian scholars.

Genres: Theology, Christian, Philosophy, Cultural

418 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1982

About the author

Francis August Schaeffer was an American Evangelical Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He is most famous for his writings and his establishment of the L'Abri community in Switzerland. Opposed to theological modernism, Schaeffer promoted a more historic Protestant faith and a presuppositional approach to Christian apologetics which he believed would answer the questions of the age.

Wife: Edith Schaeffer
children: Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

Reviews

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

- Genesis in Space and Time: The Flow of Biblical History -

This is partly a commentary on Genesis, and partly a cultural analysis of God the Master storyteller. Schaeffer works through the text of Genesis, highlighting portions that are either particularly controversial or areas that speak to how redemptive history has been unfolded for us. Look for less of the apologetic Schaeffer lecture here in this work and more of the contemplative Schaeffer. Both are useful in their own ways.

- Joshua and The flow of Biblical History -

This biblical commentary of sorts isn’t a verse-by-verse exegetical commentary, but it tracks the major themes and events throughout the book, paying special attention to how Biblical History, or whatever might refer to as Redemptive History, seems to unfold. Schaeffer provides his thoughts for some of the more difficult passages but the major push for this book is similar to to his work on the book of Genesis - which is that God is immediately involved in and with His people and that the flow of Biblical history continues after the Pentateuch.

- 25 Basic Bible Studies -

More like an outline than a true book, Schaeffer provides 25 sections of Christian theology, such as God, Creation, Grace, Man’s condition, Christ’s redemption, and so forth with corresponding Bible verses to look up and read as you go along. He provides a short sentence or two of commentary for each verse to explain its inclusion for each section. I could see the usefulness for something like this for a new believer or someone who is curious what the Bible and the story of Christ is all about, without having to read cover to cover.

- Art and the Bible: Two Essays -

Art matters because it is an expression of our creative abilities given to us by our creator. Good art should be sought after because there is no neutrality in art. Skillful art should be esteemed because we see God commission those with mastery in art to design and embellish the temple, the priests clothing, and other aspects of God’s dwelling place and those who would be near it. Schaffer explores these concepts and more in this short work.

[Kesia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite volume, so far.

I really enjoyed his writing from Genesis-Joshua. It was thorough, relevant and well connected with the New Testament.
The bible study book is a great resource to go through and study by oneself.
I liked his take on art as well and I wish that believers today incorporated art more in their faith expressions, so it was refreshing to read his take on this matter.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four stars for the second chapter of Art and the Bible.