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This work argues in a systematic way for the truth of the Christian faith, which includes the analysis of scientific, historical, and linguistic aspects. The first few chapters address the inadequacies of explaining creation through a purely scientific lens, yet rationalizes that the truths of science do not negate those of Christian creation theory. Huffman continues his argument in favor of Christian belief through an exploration of early historical apologetics, such as the writings by Clement of Alexandria (AD 185-254) and Justin Martyr (AD 150-195). The majority of the book is dedicated to an examination of the scriptures and a look at various translations and interpretations throughout the years, with a specific emphasis on the morphology and meanings of words in Greek and Latin. Finally, Huffman includes a bibliography and an index.
Huffman’s work is a thoughtful and interesting argument for belief in the Christian faith. He lays out his ideas in an easily accessible, step-by-step case that includes references from a number of resources. Most interesting is his look at early theology in the Church and his argument that many of the concepts of modern Christianity may have developed because of a mistranslation or misunderstanding of the original texts. His look at how early apologetic writings shaped Christian thought is also thought-provoking. Some concepts, such as the nature of heaven and hell, may be viewed as controversial by some, but Huffman never fails to offer scripture-based explanations for each idea fully. Those who are interested in looking at a historical, scientific, and theological analysis of the Christian faith will find a mesmerizing read here.