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Title: The Shape of Sola Scriptura by Keith A. Mathison ISBN: 1-885767-74-9 Publisher: Canon Press Pub. Date: 18 April, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 (12 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Solid Case for Sola Scriptura
Comment: "Scripture Alone" was the cry of the men that wanted to reform the Roman Catholic Church. Mathison reminds his readers that this phrase meant-Scripture is the sole final authority for doctrine and it is to be interpreted by the Church (though not infallibly) using the rule of faith. The rule of faith is seen in Church history in creeds like Chalcedon and Niceno-Constantinopolitan. Following Oberman's/McGrath's lead, he terms this "tradition 1" and tries to show it is the position of the church for the first 300 years of its existence and the position of Calvin/Luther.
Mathison refutes "solo Scriptura." A position championing the independence of individual interpretation. He terms this "tradition 0." Further, he refutes a Roman Catholic position that Trent espoused which says doctrine is partially in Tradition and partially in Scripture-termed "tradition 2." The current Roman position, writes Mathison, is one that dogmatically declares any teaching of Rome is what the Church fathers taught despite any and all evidence that confronts that particular doctrine. This is termed "tradition 3." Additionally, He also refutes Orthodox arguments against sola Scriptura.
Mathison makes a case that begs a refutation based on historical evidence. His book is a breath of fresh air in the debate. It supplements the Soli Deo Gloria publication with a different apologetic. He doesn't sling mud and names-call, as is common in most Protestant and Catholic books on the subject. I took one star because I thought he failed to cite and refute Catholic writings head-on (Besides "Not by Scripture Alone").
Rating: 5
Summary: This book needs a catholic answer
Comment: When I wrote the review of Sungenis book "Not by scripture alone" I rhetorically asked: Where is the evangelical answer?
Maybe this book is the one. Mathison distinguished severeal forms of tradition (o, I,II). He made it clear that the original reformers don't terminate tradition at all. They tried to put it in the right order of the early church. Scripture is the ultimate norm and infallible, but it is necassary to read it in communion with the church and the rule of faith. All catholic/orthodox critics deal with a anabaptist version of sola scriptura (scripture only authority at all).
It's refreshing to see an evangelical deep in history. This book should be read along with Williams, Retrieving the Tradition.
The best evangelical book on this subject I'v read until now.
Rating: 5
Summary: Sola Scriptura IS Historical
Comment: Excellent summary of History in this book. I love the fact that each chapter ends in a brief summary of the things talked about on the chapter. Easy read, easy to follow and very informative.
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Title: Given for You: Reclaiming Calvin's Doctrine of the Lord's Supper by Keith A. Mathison, R. C. Sproul ISBN: 087552186X Publisher: P & R Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Not by Scripture Alone: A Catholic Critique of the Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura by Robert A. Sungenis (editor) ISBN: 1579180558 Publisher: Queenship Pub Co Pub. Date: March, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Interpretation of Prophecy by Partick Fairbaim, Patrick Fairbairn ISBN: 0851516548 Publisher: Banner of Truth Pub. Date: December, 1996 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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Title: Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible by Don Kistler ISBN: 1573580287 Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Pubns Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope by Keith A. Mathison ISBN: 0875523897 Publisher: P & R Press Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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