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Historian Paul Boyer notes that
Scofield is “a towering figure in twentieth-century premillennialism.”
The Concise Dictionary of Christianity in America observes that
“Scofield's influence on the evangelical / fundamentalist movement of
the early twentieth century was enormous.” But who was this man C. I.
Scofield? What was the character of this evangelical giant? Does he
deserve the adulation of millions of Christians? As Lyle W. Dorsett
laments in his A Passion for Souls: The Life of D. L. Moody: “In many
ways, Cyrus I. Scofield is an enigmatic figure.” Even if you’re
familiar with C. I. Scofield and actually know what the “C” and the “I”
stand for, and even if you own a dozen copies of the Scofield Reference
Bible, you may still be Scofield-deficient. But not any more!
In this work by former
dispensationalist David Lutzweiler you will discover “the enigmatic
life and theology of C. I. Scofield.” Scofield’s dominant role in
evangelicalism renders a knowledge of his life essential for
understanding our times. History, after all, is made by people. To
understand it, then, one must know what its most influential people
did, why they did it, how they did it, and the consequences — both
intended and unintended — of their work. Come and join master detective
David Lutzweiler in his historical research uncovering the enigmatic
Scofield. The title of this book is taken from the satire by Desiderius
Erasmus of Rotterdam (published in 1515). In that book he has the
character Folly give an oration wherein he praises self-deception.
Tragically, large portions of evangelicalism are engaged in praise of
folly.
About the Author
David Lutzweiler is a graduate of
Moody Bible Institute (1956) and Wheaton College (B.A. in Bible and
Theology, 1960). He served on the editorial staff of The Alliance
Witness, official organ of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, from
1962 to 1964, at the invitation of Dr. A. W. Tozer. From 1964–72 he was
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Spiros Zodhiates at AMG International.
He also serves on the advisory board for NiceneCouncil.com.
"I Just finished reading The Praise of Folly and thought it was excellent. On occasion I had thought
about getting a SRB but after reading Praise of Folly I don't think I will.
Lots of good work went into the planning for your book and you did an excellent
job presenting it a very logical/clear way. I can't believe this guy Scofield, he truly is an enigma---I can't decide it
he was a man of God or the greatest Elmer Gentry of his day. I believe that after people start reading your book---" Its going to hit the
fan". The DPZ'ers will have lots to say---anxious to hear their response." -- Lowell Comstock
Product Details
Format: Trade paper
Language: English
Publisher: The Apologetics Group, Inc. (A Division of NiceneCouncil.com)
Year: 2009
Pages: 210
ISBN:
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 20 July, 2009.
