A First Primer on Apologetics

by Robert Mackintosh

Publisher:

Elliot Stock

, 1900

Overview

Quickly learn basic arguments for the Christian faith in this primer designed for the novice apologist. This short work contains three introductory chapters on the nature of apologetics, faith, and reason. The remaining chapters address topics such as the sinlessness of Jesus, the resurrection, difficulties in the Old Testament, and miracles.

Key Features

• Provides basic arguments for the Christian faith
• Contains introductory chapters on the nature of apologetics, faith, and reason
• Addresses topics such as Jesus' sinlessness, the resurrection, Old Testament difficulties, and miracles.

Contents

Top Highlights

“If I believe in the Bible simply because I have always been taught by men to do so, then the Bible to me is nothing but a tradition, an external authority, blindly accepted.” (Page 7)

“Honest doubt is a lonely thing, and every tempted soul (doubter or other) is inclined to think that no one else ever passed through this dark valley of the shadow.” (Page 17)

“Up to this very hour, the stock-in-trade of the fighting secularists of England and America is largely made up of Old Testament difficulties which, from the point of view of modern apologetics, and in great measure from the point of view of modern criticism, are no difficulties at all.” (Pages 20–21)

“Why must we assume that the Apostles became infallible when they took pen in hand? They may have erred even morally; there may be moral difficulties in the New Testament.” (Page 76)

“I believe the Bible; yes, but why do I believe the Bible? The question must be put and must be answered.” (Page 7)

Product Details

• Title: A First Primer of Apologetics
• Author: Robert Mackintosh
• Publisher: Elliot Stock
• Print Publication Date: 1900
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Pages: 98
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Apologetics › History--20th century
• Resource ID: LLS:AFRSTPRMRFAPLGTCS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:00:38Z

About Robert Mackintosh

Robert Mackintosh (1858–1933) was a Congregationalist minister and professor of apologetics at Lancashire Independent College. His numerous works include Christianity and Sin, Hegel and Hegelianism, Essays towards a New Theology, and A First Primer of Apologetics.