This new edition of a popular text presents an accessible yet comprehensive primer that helps readers understand the breadth of viewpoints on major issues in evangelical theology- with chapters using the popular three- or four-views book format. The authors carefully examine positions taken by evangelical scholars on seventeen seminal issues. They lay out the biblical- theological- and philosophical arguments for each position in point-counterpoint fashion and discuss possible objections.

The second edition retains the helpful features of the first edition--end-of-chapter "For Further Reading" sections and an extensive glossary--and adds an appendix that addresses thirteen peripheral issues in contemporary evangelicalism.

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Evangelical thinkers in recent years have thrust differing and sometimes nontraditional views on the doctrine of God- the composition of the human person- and the nature of hell into the spotlight.

Across the Spectrum- written by Bethel College theologians Gregory Boyd and Paul Eddy- offers a service to the church by carefully examining the various positions taken by evangelical scholars on eighteen seminal issues--both classic concerns and those of more contemporary interests. Rather than taking sides- however- the authors give readers the resources they need to make up their own minds.

Among the many topics discussed are baptism- the nature of the self- the foreknowledge and providence of God- the interpretation of Genesis 1-2- the destiny of the unevangelized- and the nature of hell.

In the spirit of the popular four-views books- Boyd and Eddy carefully lay out the biblical- theological- and philosophical arguments for each position and then discuss possible objections. Each chapter also includes a bibliography. A helpful appendix touches on nine additional issues.

Across the Spectrum will surely be an indispensable resource for students- professors- pastors- and anyone who wants to make sense of the issues facing today's church.

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