Christian Faith and Historical Understanding

by Dr Ronald H Nash

In an age when objective moorings are being cut loose and experience reigns supreme, we need more than ever to reiterate that the distinctive feature of Christianity is its grounding in history. In this concise, well-written work, a noted philosopher and committed evangelical enables thoughtful readers to grapple with key questions in the relationship between faith and historical understanding and leads them to the awareness of a necessity for commitment to the One who stands behind as well as in history. ? Richard V. Pierard, Professor of History, Indiana State UniversityHighly recommended. ? Calvin Theological Journal
Professor Nash has given us a lucid exposition of an important subject that should concern both Christian and serious inquirers into the basis of Christianity. He has the gift of making very profound philosophical issues comprehensible to the average reader. His use of quotations and illustrations is most illuminating. I appreciated especially his clear analysis of the existential and naturalistic presuppositions of a key New Testament scholar, Rudolf Bultmann. I will be glad to recommend this volume to undergraduates, graduates, and faculty colleagues. ? Edwin Yamauchi, Former President, Conference on Faith and History Professor, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Genres: Theology, Philosophy, History, Nonfiction

170 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1984

Reviews

[Philip · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book with interesting concepts that will be part of my theological thinking from now on. I had to focus though because my mind tends to wander. But its insights are worth the read.