The Christian Faith Under Modern Searchlights

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The Christian Faith Under Modern Searchlights

by William Hallock Johnson

EN·~5 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
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The Christian Faith Under Modern Searchlights

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Introduction

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Preface

1:50
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I

54:04
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II

42:55
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III. The Christian Faith and Psychology

47:07
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IV

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The Christian Faith and Recent Philosophy

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Description

Delivered originally in a historic series of lectures at a leading theological seminary, this work confronts the intellectual storms that have shaken Christian belief in the modern era. The author, a seasoned scholar of Greek and New Testament literature, sets out to clarify why the Christian faith remains rooted in supernatural revelation even as naturalistic and pantheistic philosophies vie for dominance. Listeners are guided through the central questions that animate today’s scholarly disputes without being sidetracked by peripheral arguments.

The narrative offers a balanced survey of contemporary anti‑Christian thought, coupling rigorous logical critique with a surprisingly generous acknowledgment of opponents’ insights. By emphasizing an “intelligent faith” that engages reason and experience, the author encourages a deeper, more resilient confidence in core doctrines. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, making the material valuable for anyone seeking a thoughtful defense of Christianity amid today’s critical climate.

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en

Duration

~5 hours (334K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Heather Clark, Hazel Batey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2012-06-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Hallock Johnson

William Hallock Johnson

1865–1963

A philosopher, Presbyterian minister, and educator, he moved between scholarship and leadership, writing on free will and Christian faith while later guiding Lincoln University through a period of change. His life joined academic thought with practical work in higher education.

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