The Fundamentals for the Twenty_First Century
Examining the Crucial Issues of the Christian Faith
general editor Mel Couch
Kregel Publications
2607 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501
2000 656pp Hard Cover
Essential to understanding the purpose of this book is a careful reading of
the Introduction, The Historical Significance of The Fundamentals.
>From 1910 to 1915 a series of book length essays, The Fundamentals: A
Testimony to the Truth, were circulated to Christian leaders around the
world. Almost a century later articles by thirty_four Bible scholars, pastors
and teachers have been collected into the present volume. The authors of
these articles feel the necessity for reaffirming biblical Christianity. The
dawn of the century had people in rebellion against God. Today's religious
are espousing "a scientific mysticism that combines minimal Christianity
with transcendentalism, spiritualism, transpersonal psychology, and even
occultism." The term "fundamentalist" came into use to describe
those who
insisted on adherence to the foundational doctrines of biblical Christianity.
"Doctrinally, fundamentalism is nothing more or less than Christian
orthodoxy."
The Fundamentals for the Twenty_First Century continues the study,
pointing out the issues to be faced today. The authors present their own
points of view. Many readers will differ with them on several significant
issues, such as the view of the Millennium. The study is valuable whatever
view the reader holds because the authors present their points of view
clearly. The articles will either reinforce one's own beliefs or present
opportunities to refute what has been said.
+ Christian Observer
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