Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology

Gregory A. Boyd, Paul Rhodes Eddy

Baker Academic, 2009 - Religion - 352 pages

This accessible yet comprehensive primer explores the breadth of viewpoints on major issues in evangelical theology by examining positions taken by evangelicals on seventeen seminal issues. The second edition retains the helpful features of the first edition and adds an appendix that addresses thirteen peripheral issues in contemporary evangelicalism.

Praise for the first edition

"The authors do what no book on the market does: In one volume they faithfully present divergent views on the crucial issues that divide evangelicals, and they do so in an unbiased, succinct, and lively manner. This book is perfect as a supplemental text in an introductory theology course or as a manual for church study groups. It will help everyone arrive at his or her own conclusions within the parameters of the evangelical tradition."--Dennis Okholm, Azusa Pacific University

"Across the Spectrum succeeds with distinction in at least two respects. First, it represents a very useful tool for those who wish to begin grappling with different approaches to difficult theological problems. The book will be most helpful to beginning students in evangelical theology, the target audience. Second, the work presents various perspectives in fair and unbiased tones. . . . If used with care, it will repeatedly reward the reader with its fair and even treatment of different theological views."--Nathan D. Holsteen, Bibliotheca Sacra

"I've been waiting for this book for some time. Due to its brief, nontechnical format, it can be used in a variety of ways in undergraduate theology courses. Although a concise volume, it succinctly outlines multiple arguments, both pro and con, for (incredibly!) over two dozen issues in disputed, largely non-fundamental areas of doctrine. The professor can present positions in favor of particular views or leave the issues open. It's settled--I'm requiring it!"--Gary R. Habermas, Liberty University

"A collective sigh of relief will arise from the evangelical student body when it discovers this book! It helpfully and critically surveys the many legitimate evangelical theological options and convincingly demonstrates that there is no single authentically evangelical viewpoint on a wide range of controversial issues. It constitutes a small library between two covers."--Roger E. Olson, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

Contents

• Acknowledgments: 9
• The Inerrancy Debate: 15
• The Providence Debate: 32
• The Foreknowledge Debate: 47
• The Genesis Debate: 70
• The Divine Image Debate: 97
• The Christology Debate: 111
• The Atonement Debate: 124
• The Sanctification Debate: 161
• The Eternal Security Debate: 183
• The Destiny of the Unevangelized Debate: 197
• The Baptism Debate: 214
• The Lords Supper Debate: 226
• The Charismatic Gifts Debate: 235
• The Women in Ministry Debate: 249
• The Millennium Debate: 261
• The Hell Debate: 280
• Appendix: 293
• Notes: 325
• Scripture Index: 343

About the author

Gregory A. Boyd (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary), formerly professor of theology at Bethel University, is senior pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where average attendance has grown to 5,000 since he helped plant the church in 1992. He is the author of many books, including the critically acclaimed Seeing Is Believing and the best-selling Gold Medallion Award-winner Letters from a Skeptic. He is also coauthor of The Jesus Legend. Paul Rhodes Eddy (PhD, Marquette University) is professor of biblical and theological studies at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of a number of books, including Across the Spectrum. Eddy is the coeditor (with James K. Beilby) of six successful multiview volumes, including Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Four Views.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology
• Authors: Gregory A. Boyd, Paul Rhodes Eddy
• Publisher: Baker Academic, 2009
• ISBN: 080103793X, 9780801037931
• Length: 352 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Christian Theology / General; Religion / Christian Theology / Systematic; Religion / Christianity / Protestant; Religion / Fundamentalism