| The Mirror or the Mask: Liberating the Gospels from Literary Devices Contributor(s): McGrew, Lydia (Author) |
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ISBN: 1947929070 ISBN-13: 9781947929074 Publisher: Deward Publishing OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts |
| Dewey: 226.06 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6" W x 9" (1.86 lbs) 582 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In recent years a number of evangelical scholars have claimed that the Gospel authors felt free to present events in one way even though they knew that the reality was different. Analytic philosopher Lydia McGrew brings her training in the evaluation of evidence to bear, investigates these theories about the evangelists' literary standards in detail, and finds them wanting. At the same time she provides a nuanced, positive view of the Gospels that she dubs the reportage model. Clearing away misconceptions of this model, McGrew amasses objective evidence that the evangelists are honest, careful reporters who tell it like it is. Meticulous, well-informed, and accessible, The Mirror or the Mask is an important addition to the libraries of laymen, pastors, apologists, and scholars who want to know whether the Gospels are reliable. |