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The Vindication Of Tradition: The 1983 Jefferson Lecture In The Humanities,New
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In This Carefully Reasoned Book, Noted Historian And Theologian Jaroslav Pelikan Offers A Moving And Spirited Defense Of The Importance Of Tradition.Magisterial. Ought Not To Be Missed.M.D. Aeschliman, National Reviewa Soulstirring Selfanalysis, No Less Than A Distillation Of The Lifework Of The Living Historian Best Qualified To Provide Solutions To Those Tradition Versus Bibleonly Controversies That Have Plagued Christianity Since The Reformation.L.K. Shook, Canadian Catholic Reviewadmirably Concise And Penetrating.Merle Rubin, The Christian Science Monitorit Takes A Scholar Thoroughly Steeped In A Subject To Be Able To Write With Lucidity And Charm About Its Traditions. When The Scholar Is Dr. Pelikan, The Result Is A Kind Of Classic, Something Sure To Become A Standard Text For An Interested Public.Northrop Fryewit, Grace, Style, And Wisdom Vie With Knowledge. A Rare Combination, Delightful To Mind And Memory. Recommended Broadly For Scholarly And General Use On Many Levels, And Especially Among Theology Students, Undergraduate And Graduate.Choicepelikans Customary Erudition, Wit, And Gracious Style Are Evident Throughout This Stimulating Volume.Harold E. Remus, Religious Studies Reviewthe Book Clearly Constitutes A Unified Plea That Modern Society Finds Ways And Means To Recapture The Resources Of The Past And To Overcome Its Fear Of The Tyranny Of The Dead.Heiko A. Oberman, Times Literary Supplementjaroslav Pelikan Is Sterling Professor Of History Emeritus At Yale University. Among His Many Books Are Jesus Through The Centuries And The Multivolume Work The Christian Tradition.
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- Q: What is 'The Vindication of Tradition' about? A: The book is a defense of the importance of tradition, written by historian and theologian Jaroslav Pelikan. It explores the role of tradition in contemporary society and addresses debates regarding 'Tradition versus Bible-Only' within Christianity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jaroslav Pelikan, a noted historian and theologian who served as Sterling Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University.
- Q: When was 'The Vindication of Tradition' published? A: The book was published on September 10, 1986.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 104 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for theology students? A: Yes, the book is recommended for theology students as well as for general readers interested in the subject of tradition.
- Q: What are some notable reviews or praises for this book? A: The book has been praised for its clarity, charm, and penetrating insights, with reviewers highlighting Pelikan's erudition and the book's importance in recapturing the resources of the past.
- Q: Does the book have any specific features or supplementary material? A: The book does not have any additional features or supplementary material listed.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the reprint edition of 'The Vindication of Tradition'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.