It is a tremendous reference book to which i still refer, and of the hundreds of bible related books which i own, this is easily in the top 10. Geisler was one of my heroes when i was a believer. The textbook for that class was a general introduction to the bible coauthored by william nix. A general introduction to the bible by norman l geisler.
He has also authored many scholarly articles on a wide range of theological and philosophical topics. He holds degrees from wheaton college, william tyndale college, and loyola university, and is known for his scholarly contributions to the subjects of christian apologetics, theology, and philosophy after his studies, he became wheatons graduate assistant in the bible philosophy department. Norman geisler wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia. Geisler, norman and thomas howe, 1999 when critics ask. The bible was written by more than forty different men from a wide variety of backgrounds. A general introduction to the bible geisler, norman l, nix, william e.
A wide range of christian bibles, books, music, movies, and gifts available on sale at. A general introduction to the bible is a comprehensive treatment of the bible that offers careful conservative scholarship. Respected author, seminary professor, and apologist presents a moderate view of. Ia adalah salah satu pendiri southern evangelical seminary yang berlokasi dekat charlotte, north carolina, di mana ia dulunya mengajar. Norman leo geisler lahir 21 juli 1932 meninggal 1 juli 2019 pada umur 86 tahun adalah seorang apologet kristen yang berasal dari amerika serikat. For fiftyone years, 1968 to 2019, a stream of books ranging from the popular to the scholarly rolled off the presses seemingly nonstop. Norman leo geisler july 21, 1932 july 1, 2019 was an american christian systematic theologian and philosopher. A general introduction to the bible 9780802429162 by geisler, norman l. This major revision is expected to take the place of a general. Geisler 1932 2019 has taught at the university and graduate level for over 50 years. A proposal for the creation evolution controversy por norman l.
Ketidakbersalahan alkitab wikipedia bahasa indonesia. Geisler and william e nix a general introduction to the bible. This is a solid introduction that attempts to explain what the bible is, and how it came to us. He was also one of the most prolific christian writers everhaving authored, coauthored, or edited some 127 books. Potter open as a pdf a seismic shift is occurring in the inerrancy debate. He was the cofounder of two nondenominational evangelical seminaries veritas international university and southern evangelical seminary. To understand the bible look for jesus logos bible software. Click on the book icon to download a pdf version available in public domain.
An updated version of the popular original, it satisfies the exacting demands placed on any good bible introduction. Since christians base their beliefs on gods revelation in scripture, the bible will be cited as an authority for conclusions drawn here see chap. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. One of the first classes that i took as a bible college freshman was bibliology. Geisler, norman l 1991, miracles and the modern mind. A general introduction into the organization, history and content of the bible. He was the cofounder of two nondenominational evangelical seminaries veritas international university and southern evangelical seminary he held a ph. In order to appreciate that unity, one first must come to terms with how the book was put together. This 2012 revision of from god to us brings it up to date and expands it from 255 pages to 412 pages. A general introduction to the bible revised and expanded logos. Buy a cheap copy of a general introduction to the bible book by norman l. While i appreciate some of the comments, please for information sake do not refer to biased writing without some form or hint of reference.
Several chapters have been revised and enlarged, and new charts and sections have been added that treat the doctrine of inspiration, contemporary. A general introduction to the bible download ebook pdf. It was an abridgement to the geisler and nix classic a general introduction to the bible which weighs in at over 700 pages. Geisler, 9780802429162, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He was a christian philosopher, apologist, theologian, educator, and debater. The title of this book is a general introduction to the bible and it was written by norman l.
A general introduction to the bible by norman l geisler koorong. Geisler 2002, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Nix, a general introduction to the bible, moody, chicago, revised and expanded 1986, p. It was published by moody publishers and has a total of 728 pages in the book. It gives special emphasis to conservative scholarship and provides clearly defined resonses to negative criticism that undermines. Nix a general introduction to the bible by norman l. Surveys show that a staggering 64 percent of protestant lay. I read and studied this book 40 years ago, when i took an introduction course on the bible. Ebook norman geisler as pdf download portable document format. A general introduction to the bible hardcover august 8, 1986. Distinguished christian apologist, norman geisler not only is the bible the most wellpreserved book to survive from the ancient world, its variant readings of significance. The knowledge of god available to and perceivable by all persons at all times and in all places. Nix has edited several books and written numerous articles. Calm answers to tough questions about abortion and euthanasia, baker.
God the holy spirit superintended the writers, ensuring the accuracy of the writing. A general introduction to the bible, presents a comprehensive introduction to the bible. Table of contentsphotographs 9charts 10foreword to the revised edition 11foreword to the first edition preface to the revised edition 15preface to the first edition. A general introduction to the bible by geisler, norman l. God has not limited himself to revelation in scripture.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the central thinkers of modern american evangelicalism, norman l. This is a nondegree certificate program in christian apologetics cosponsored by veritas evangelical seminary and norm geisler international ministries. Geisler is an evangelical scholar, christian apologist, and the authorcoauthor of over fifty christian books defending the christian faith by means of logic, evidence, and philosophy. Clear and concise answers from genesis to revelation. Norman has been teaching bible and related topics for over 50 years. Thiele, the mysterious numbers of the kings of israel r. The original edition of from god to us was published in 1974 and has since sold over 78,000 copies. How we got the bible, and a popular survey of the new testament. Divine element the prime mover in inspiration is god. A general introduction to the bible old testament bible scribd. Apologetics press introductory christian evidences. A general introduction to the bible revised and expanded. Respected author, seminary professor, and apologist presents a moderate view of divine sovereignty vs.
I literally cut my theological teeth on geisler s exposition of the doctrines of revelation. Hence, the beginning student may not beware of all he wrote, much less where to begin on any. The bible christ the theme of the bible geisler recounted that he wrote his. The entire field of general biblical introduction is covered. Throughout history god has given to us an inspired and inerrant word written in the languages of humanity. In the introduction portion of this twopart book, geisler examines the realities of the christian faith, including the existence of god, the reality of truth, the nature of. Products a general introduction to the bible revised and expanded. Tenneys approach to canonicity mirrors closely that of geisler and nix, hence it is not treated separately. Orr, the problems of the old testament considered with reference to recent criticism j. A general introduction to the bible revised and expanded norman l.
Author geisler, norman l subjects bible introductions contents. The shift is from the historically held, evangelical view to a neoevangelical1 view of limited inerrancy. Actually, many individuals are ignorant that each of william shakespeares 37 plays written in the 1600s have crevices in the surviving original copies, constraining researchers to fill in the spaces. A general introduction to the bible book by norman l. This is the 1986 revised and expanded edition, with an excellent background for the serious student of the bible. This standalone, indepth reference work is the culmination of the authors 30plus years of study and research. Table of contentsphotographs 9charts 10foreword to the revised edition 11foreword to the first edition preface to the revised edition 15preface to the first edition 17part one. He is the author or coauthor of some 80 books, including a general introduction to the bible, from god to us. The bible a general introduction download ebook pdf, epub. A general introduction to the bible, second edition, revised and expanded moody, 1986third edition with revisions and expansion underway as of 2019 with projected publish date in 2021. Introduction e vangelicals were once the bulwark against the flood tide of alcohol consumption. Geisler has taught at the university and graduate level for over forty years.
A general introduction to the bible old testament bible. The bible is the collection of that record of godbreathed scripture. Geisler looks at four areas of biblical study in particular. It was an abridgement to the geisler and nix classic a general introduction to the. This large, revised edition is organized into four sections. Norman geisler wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas.
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