Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism (Biblia.com)

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Many introductions to biblical studies describe critical approaches, but they do not discuss the theological implications. This timely resource discusses the relationship between historical criticism and Christian theology, encouraging evangelical engagement with historical-critical scholarship. Charting a middle course between wholesale rejection and unreflective embrace, the book introduces...

illuminate the gradual decline in prophetic activity in the Second Temple period, as well as the emergence of sectarianism and apocalyptic literature.3 From a redaction-critical standpoint, unfulfilled prophecies contribute to the composition of the Old Testament. Editorial redaction introduces an alteration or expansion in the text in order to reflect new theological perspectives or changes in historical circumstances. Ezekiel’s prophecy of Tyre’s destruction (cited above) is a clear example. Though

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