The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism With Special Reference to Dean Farrar's New Apology

This volume opens a measured dialogue between the old battles of Reformation and Counter‑Reformation, showing how both sides clung to the Bible’s authority while accusing each other of twisting its meaning. The author argues that the clash was not simply theological but also a clash of worlds—faith versus emerging rationalism—and suggests that a newer, more honest criticism is needed to keep the Scriptures from falling into contempt. By exposing the habit of “harmonizing” contradictions through subtle wordplay, he invites listeners to reconsider how much of the text reflects divine intent and how much reveals human circumstance.

The work then moves through a series of essays that touch on the formation of the canon, the relationship between Scripture and science, miracles, moral teachings, and the Bible’s influence on politics and society. It presents a middle path that neither dismisses the sacred as pure revelation nor reduces it to mere myth, proposing instead that the Bible contains the Word of God filtered through human writers. Listeners will find a thoughtful, historically grounded exploration that encourages a nuanced view of inspiration and interpretation.