Redemptive History and the New Testament Scriptures (Biblical and Theological Studies)

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Summary: Convincing for those a priori readers
Review: Herman Ridderbos asserts that the material authority of the New Testament canon properly belongs within the scope of redemptive history, with the apostles serving as Old Testament-style prophets and witnesses to the redemptive event of Jesus Christ, specially commissioned and authorized by him to proclaim the kerygma. ... Ridderbos is extremely helpful in dispelling myths about the early church granting an authority to a group of writings arbitrarily and a-historically. He clearly demonstrates that the apostles saw themselves in a continuing line of witnesses to God's acting in history, and that the early church accepted this authority. His interaction with Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Reformed perspectives on the canon are helpful as he tries to clarify how his view both rejects the Roman Catholic and Lutheran teaching and builds upon the Reformed view. In its usefulness as an apologetic work, Redemptive History and the New Testament Scriptures is hindered by the centrality of the a priori of faith. However, for those who hold to this a priori already, it is a thorough justification in its defense.

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Summary: CORRECTION, NOT A REVIEW - MISSPELLED NAME
Review: This is not a review but a correction - the translator should be "Gaffin", not "Graffin"

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Summary: CORRECTION, NOT A REVIEW - MISSPELLED NAME
Review: This thin and razor sharp piece of scholarship is essential to the understanding and defense of true protestant religion. Too many so-called protestants don't know the first thing about "Sola Scriptura." And among the slightly aware, canonicity is a much neglected topic. Get a life and read this book today.

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Summary: Essential Protestant Teaching
Review: This thin and razor sharp piece of scholarship is essential to the understanding and defense of true protestant religion. Too many so-called protestants don't know the first thing about "Sola Scriptura." And among the slightly aware, canonicity is a much neglected topic. Get a life and read this book today.