Jonathan Morrow - Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bibles Authority

Anyone who thinks apologetics is no longer important doesnt know the world students live in and the questions they askand are being asked. But Jonathan Morrow knows students. He knows what they need to know, and thats why this book is so helpful. In it, you will find clear, concise answers that Christians need when the truthfulness of their faith is challenged.

JOHN STONESTREET

Senior Fellow of Worldview and Culture for the Colson Center for Christian Worldview

This is simply a fabulous book. It asks the skeptical questions people are asking about the Bible and then gives solid answers. Morrow is aware of where the real discussion is and what the good options are. In a world that is becoming more skeptical and in a church where many have no idea how to answer such questions, here is a resource that can give real aid and comfort.

DARRELL BOCK

Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary

The Bible is under more scrutiny than ever before. Questioning the Bible offers insightful and well-researched responses to the top objections. It is ideal for the person who genuinely wants to know whether the Bible can be trusted. I highly recommend it for individuals and group study.

SEAN MCDOWELL

Assistant Professor at Biola University and the author of Apologetics for a New Generation

Jonathan Morrow charts the erosion of confidence in the Bible and addresses the waves that are causing this erosion. No other book so thoroughly addresses the contemporary challenges to the authority of Gods Word. Questioning the Bible should be read and studied by any Christian attempting to be faithful to Scripture.

GARRETT J. DEWEESE

Research Professor, Talbot School of Theology

The Bible is a big target for the skeptic, who raises serious questions about alleged errors, apparent contradictions, canonicity, authorship, and textual corruption. Tragically, most believers have no adequate response and retreat into an anti-intellectual privatized faith or worse, lose all confidence in the Bibles authority. Thats why Jonathans book is so important. He answers the most pressing objections to the Bible in a way that is intelligent, relevant and accessible.

BRETT KUNKLE

Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason: www.str.org

2014 by
JONATHAN MORROW

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Morrow, Jonathan, 1978
Questioning the Bible : 11 major challenges to the Bibles authority / Jonathan Morrow.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-8024-1178-5
1. Bible--Evidences, authority, etc.--Miscellanea. I. Title.
BS480.M6727 2014
220.1--dc23

2014016912

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Introduction:
What You May Not Have Learned in Church about the Bible

Conclusion:
What If a New Generation Took the Bible Seriously?

Appendix 1:
A Noncircular Argument for the Bible as Gods Word

Appendix 2:
Archaeology and the Historical Reliability of the Bible

Appendix 3:
Why a New Generation Doesnt Take the Bible Seriously

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