Authority Quote by D. A. Carson
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“I suspect that relatively few people will sit down and read 1250 pages [ of The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures.] all the way through from cover to cover. There may be some, but not everybody. But there are many, many, many different Christian, theological, pastoral, specialisms that are covered by one section or another of the book and this will become, therefore, a resource volume for many people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures, 2000
The book is massive, so few will read it cover to cover, but its many sections serve as a useful resource for diverse Christian scholars and practitioners.
In simple terms: Few will read it fully, yet it offers valuable material for many.
Key Takeaway
Use specific sections relevant to your field.
Themes
theology
resource
scholarship
Mood
thoughtful
academic
Type
educational
informative
When to use this quote
- seminar prep
- personal study
- teaching curriculum
- research reference
Key Concepts
Christian studies
pastoral care
specialized topics
Questions to Reflect On
- Which part of the book can most help your current work?
- How can you integrate its insights without reading all?
A Different Perspective
Depth may overwhelm readers; time constraints limit full reading.
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