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dc.contributor.advisorBeougher, Timothy K.
dc.contributor.authorWerner, Aaron John
dc.date.accessioned2010-01-07T17:57:07Z
dc.date.available2010-01-07T17:57:07Z
dc.date.created2007-10-15
dc.date.issued2007-10-15
dc.identifier.otherTHESES Ph.D. .W495d
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net.ezproxy.sbts.edu/10392/435
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dc.description.abstractThis dissertation examines Timothy Dwight's (1752-1817) arguments for the Bible's authenticity with the purpose of determining if his arguments are theologically orthodox, logically sound, and factually accurate. Chapter 1 introduces this dissertation's thesis, research problem, methodology, and its limitations. Attention is given to Timothy Dwight's theological milieu and the reasons he felt compelled to defend the Bible's authenticity in a Christian nation. Chapter 2 examines Dwight's arguments for the necessity of special revelation. He thought that readers would not find his arguments for the Bible's authenticity compelling unless they first were convinced that a revelation is necessary. Hence, according to Dwight, his entire case depends on the validity of this particular argument. After outlining Dwight's defense, this chapter attempts determine if it is theologically orthodox, logically sound, and factually accurate. Chapter 3 presents Dwight's arguments for the authenticity of the Old Testament. After outlining his contention, this chapter scrutinizes its content to determine if it is theologically orthodox, logically sound, and factually accurate. Chapter 4 presents Dwight's argument for the authenticity of the New Testament. After outlining his line of reasoning, this chapter analyzes its content to determine if it is theologically orthodox, logically sound, and factually accurate. Chapter 5 summarizes this dissertation, which concludes that Dwight's arguments for the Bible's authenticity are theologically orthodox, factually accurate, and--with a few exceptions--logically sound. This chapter also suggests areas for future research.en_US
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dc.subjectDwight, Timothy,--1752-1817.en_US
dc.subjectBible--Inspiration.en_US
dc.subjectBible--Evidences, authority, etc.en_US
dc.titleDefender of divine revelation: Timothy Dwight's arguments for the Bible's authenticity and divine inspirationen_US
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