Biblical Hermeneutics

In Order by Size and Thoroughness:
from the Shorter and Simpler to the Larger and More Complex

Wright, J. Stafford. Interpreting the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1977. 34 page booklet.

Stott, John R. Culture and the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, [...]

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Bible Authority

Carson, D.A., and John D. Woodbridge, eds. Hermeneutics, Authority, and Canon. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

_____. Scripture and Truth. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.

Geisler, Norman, ed. Inerrancy. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1979.

_____, ed. Biblical Errancy: An Analysis of its Philosophical Roots. Grand [...]

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Bible Reliability

Archeology
* Free, Joseph P., and Howard F. Vos. Archaeology and Bible History. Rev. and exp. ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1992.
* McRay, John. Archaeology & the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1991.
* Thompson, J.A. The Bible and Archaeology. Rev. [...]

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Bible Difficulties

* Archer, Gleason. Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1982.
* Arndt, William. Eds. Robert Hoerber and Walter R. Roehrs. Bible Difficulties & Seeming Contradictions. Rev. ed. St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1987.
* Brauch, Manfred T. Hard Sayings of Paul. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1989.
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Apologetics bibliography

GENERAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC
INTRODUCTORY
* Ankerberg, John, and John Weldon. Ready with an Answer. Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997.
* Beisner, E. Calvin. Thoughtful Skeptics: Dialogs About Christian Faith and Life. Rev. ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1993.
* Craig, William Lane. The Existence of God [...]

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Goddess Worship, Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism

This volume of the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements discusses Goddess Worship and the impact native religious traditions of Europe and tribal traditions from North America have on Neo-paganism.

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Witchcraft: Exploring the World of Wicca

Hawkins book on witchcraft and pagan religions grows out of a resurgence of occult practices in America and Western Europe in recent years. The author believes these are perilous times for Christians, but that the prepared Christian who knows what he believes can effectively combat this revival of darkness.

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Acts & Archaeology

The Book of Acts and Archaeology
by Craig S. Hawkins
APOLOGETICS INFORMATION MINISTRY
Professor Craig S. Hawkins, President
P.O. Box 10375
Santa Ana, CA 92711-0375

The Critical Issue
Since F.C. Baur proposed his thesis in the mid-nineteenth century and the corresponding rise of the infamous Tubingen school of radical higher critical thought of the New Testament, the book of [...]

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Abortion

Bajema, Clifford E. Abortion and the Meaning of Personhood. Grand Rapids, Baker, 1974.

Beckwith, Francis J. Politically Correct Death: Answering Arguments for Abortion Rights. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

_____, and Norman L. Geisler. Matters of Life and Death: Calm [...]

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Apologetics

An Apologetic for Apologetics
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you
to give the reason for the hope that you have.
But do this with gentleness and respect.
- 1 Peter 3:15 NIV
1. What is apologetics?
1. Our English word “apologetics” derives from the Greek word (noun) [...]

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