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Biblicism, an approach to the Bible common among some American evangelicals, emphasizes together the Bible's exclusive authority, infallibility, clarity, selfsufficiency, internal consistency, selfevident meaning, and universal applicability. Acclaimed sociologist Christian Smith argues that this approach is misguided and unable to live up to its own claims. If evangelical biblicism worked as its proponents say it should, there would not be the vast variety of interpretive differences that biblicists themselves reach when they actually read and interpret the Bible. Far from challenging the inspiration and authority of Scripture, Smith critiques a particular rendering of it, encouraging evangelicals to seek a more responsible, coherent, and defensible approach to biblical authority.This important book has generated lively discussion and debate. The paperback edition adds a new chapter responding to the conversation that the cloth edition has sparked.
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- Q: What is the main argument of 'The Bible Made Impossible'? A: The book argues that the approach of biblicism, which emphasizes the Bible's exclusive authority and clarity, is flawed and leads to various interpretive differences among readers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Bible Made Impossible'? A: The author is Christian Smith, an acclaimed sociologist known for his insights on religious practices and beliefs.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 1, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Bible Made Impossible' have? A: The book contains 254 pages.
- Q: Does this book include any additional content in the paperback edition? A: Yes, the paperback edition adds a new chapter that responds to the discussions sparked by the cloth edition.
- Q: In which category is this book classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Criticism & Interpretation.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes related to biblical authority, interpretation differences, and critiques of evangelical biblicism.
- Q: Is 'The Bible Made Impossible' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study as it provides critical insights and arguments relevant to discussions on biblical interpretation.
- Q: What makes this book significant in discussions of biblical authority? A: It challenges the common evangelical approach to the Bible, encouraging a more coherent and defensible understanding of biblical authority.