Iain Provan’s 2014 title, Seriously Dangerous Religion is a defense of the frequently misunderstood and denigrated Tanakh, or to Christians, the Old Testament. While defending it, Provan also seeks to highlight its unique character, one that reflects an equally unique God, showcasing this worldview as different from others and worthy to be understood and analyzed in its own context. Though he does not explicitly say this until his conclusion, Provan, when differentiating between the biblical worldview and those of other religions, implies the superiority of biblical faith throughout his text. His initial hesitation is curious. The text itself is lauded as a great academic text because of its thorough research, but I believe it is fundamentally an intelligent defense, an apology, for the Old Testament, one that is sorely needed in this contemporary hostile environment.
Why Richard Dawkins is wrong
Why Richard Dawkins is wrong
Why Richard Dawkins is wrong
Iain Provan’s 2014 title, Seriously Dangerous Religion is a defense of the frequently misunderstood and denigrated Tanakh, or to Christians, the Old Testament. While defending it, Provan also seeks to highlight its unique character, one that reflects an equally unique God, showcasing this worldview as different from others and worthy to be understood and analyzed in its own context. Though he does not explicitly say this until his conclusion, Provan, when differentiating between the biblical worldview and those of other religions, implies the superiority of biblical faith throughout his text. His initial hesitation is curious. The text itself is lauded as a great academic text because of its thorough research, but I believe it is fundamentally an intelligent defense, an apology, for the Old Testament, one that is sorely needed in this contemporary hostile environment.