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Book SynopsisAn inspiring exploration of key historical and contemporary figures who have defended the Christian faith.
Trade Review“With a keen eye for detail, a passion for truth, and a desire to probe into the valuable lessons we can learn from the past, Matthew Knell has given the church a wonderful resource in Defenders of the Faith. He pushes us to ask tough questions and to reflect deeply on what it means to be committed to living faithfully for Christ today as we stand in the shadows of those who have gone before us. There is more to this book than history, however. As all good historians do, Matthew challenges our assumptions of today by teaching us to think deeply about yesterday. If we will heed its lessons and follow its trajectory, Defenders of the Faith will help us to remain faithful while helping us avoid the pitfalls of the past that present themselves today in new guises, but with the same dangers as they have always held.” -- Rev Malcolm Duncan (FRSA), senior pastor, Gold Hill Baptist Church
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
Acknowledgments 8
Introduction 10
Chapter 1
Defence against Cultural Attack:
Irenaeus of Lyon 16
Chapter 2
Defence against Theological Attack:
Basil of Caesarea 46
Chapter 3a
Defence against Political Attack:
The Church in China 77
Chapter 3b
The Church in China:
Considerations from Within the Context 99
Conclusion 122
Epilogue 132
Further Reading 156
Picture Acknowledgments 158
