In an evaluation of the Scriptures as the word of God, inspiration is an essential element. The long Protestant experience with this issue is both fruitful and painful, for many have drawn false conclusions from the justified belief in inspiration. Paul Achtemeier is a first-rate scholar who combines scientific investigation with faith, and his sensitivity and honest make this a most useful book for all interested in the Bible. . . . A better practical book on the subject would be hard to find.” +Raymond E. Brown, former Auburn Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Union Theological Seminary, New York.” . . if Achtemeier’s book reaches that large body of Christians looking for a nonfundamentalistic doctrine of Scripture, it could play a major role in creating a framework for them. He comes across as possessing a deep love and respect for the Bible and for the Lord, and eager for people to place their minds and lives beneath its authority. He offers us in the end of the doctrine of a covenental Scripture given by God to his people for their edification and renewal, a dynamic document which can perform this service two thousand years after its completion, confronting us with God’s Word for our situation, through the power of the Spirit. I am highly grateful for this book and recommend it highly to others.”” Clark H. Pinnock, Professor of Theology, McMaster Divinity College
Interesting, but lengthy. SUMMARYÂ
Five Stars Good book.
A Rare, Short and Potent Book on the “Inspiration” of the Biblical Text. This is a rare book on inspiration in the sense that it is short (only 176 pages). It is also rare in the regard it has for presenting multiple sides clearly and fairly. I cannot fully explain my understanding of what “divine inspiration” means in a book review. I am still trying to figure out a tenable expression of it in the first place. But suffice it to say that “inspiration” doesn’t mean what I used to think that it did. This book is likely to help its readers navigate that territory with…