The Claims of the Bible and of Science


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This book consists of thirteen letters from the Rev. F.D. Maurice in response to a layman's questions. When these letters were written, the Church of England was undergoing a time of controversy centered around the published opinions of one of her bishops, John William Colenso. Bishop Colenso had doubts as to the historical truth of the Bible, and specifically of the first five books, together called the Pentateuch. The publication of these doubts led many people to ask questions, and one layman asked his questions of Reverend Maurice. The original letter containing these questions and a final letter in response to Maurice begin and end the book. (Summary by Devorah Allen) (3 hr 51 min)

Chapters

Letter of a Layman 14:30 Read by Devorah Allen
Introductory 6:55 Read by Larry Wilson
Is Revelation a Word once given? 6:48 Read by Larry Wilson
Subject-matter of the Bible; How it must be Read 9:34 Read by Larry Wilson
Moral and Physical Studies 16:36 Read by Belinda Mc
Biblical Apologies 12:11 Read by Belinda Mc
Laws.—Generalizations.—The Christian Faith 12:33 Read by Michael Earley
The Facts of Bishop Colenso 19:15 Read by Michael Earley
Faith in Christ, and the Authorship of the Pentateuch 17:17 Read by Belinda Mc
The Pentateuch 18:08 Read by czandra
The Deluge 13:49 Read by czandra
Current Phrases in this Controversy 9:46 Read by MaryT
The Law Courts.—The People of God.—Eternal Punishment 14:13 Read by Michael Earley
Opinions of Bishops on the Foundation of our Hopes 25:11 Read by Michael Earley
Letter of a Layman 35:05 Read by Michael Earley