{"product_id":"9780310499275_the-four-views-historical-adam","title":"The Four Views Historical Adam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWere the biblical Adam and Eve historical figures, or are the early events described in Genesis primarily symbolic in nature? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the debate of a historical Adam is the age-old debate about evolution and the agreement between Scripture and science. With an introduction that outlines the history and main points of every viewpoint from Darwinism to Young Earth Creationism, this book then clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelical Christians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors include Denis O. Lamoureux, John H. Walton, C. John Collins, and William Barrick. Each focuses his essay on answering the following questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the biblical case for your viewpoint, and how do you reconcile it both with modern science and with passages and potential interpretations that seem to counter it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn what ways is your view more theologically consistent and coherent than other views?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the implications of your view for the spiritual life and public witness of the church and individual believers, and how is your view a healthier alternative for both?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcluding reflections by pastor-scholars Gregory A. Boyd and Philip Graham Ryken highlight the significance of the topic in the faith of everyday believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCounterpoints\u003c\/em\u003e series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699320270897,"sku":"9780310499275","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310499275.jpg?v=1780471150","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310499275_the-four-views-historical-adam","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}