Inspiration and Inerrancy: A History and a Defense (1893)

Inspiration and Inerrancy: A History and a Defense is a book written by Henry Preserved Smith in 1893. The book delves into the history and defense of the concepts of inspiration and inerrancy in the Bible. Smith argues that the Bible is not only inspired by God, but also inerrant, meaning that it is free from errors in its original form. The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores the historical development of the ideas of inspiration and inerrancy in the Bible, starting from the early church fathers to the Protestant Reformation. Smith examines how these concepts were understood and interpreted by different theologians and scholars throughout history. The second part of the book focuses on the defense of inspiration and inerrancy. Smith addresses criticisms and objections to these concepts, such as the presence of contradictions in the Bible and the possibility of human error in its transmission. He also argues that the Bible's inspiration and inerrancy are necessary for the Christian faith, as they provide a reliable source of divine revelation and a foundation for Christian doctrine.Overall, Inspiration and Inerrancy: A History and a Defense is a comprehensive examination of the concepts of inspiration and inerrancy in the Bible, providing historical context and a defense of their importance to the Christian faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.