''Basic Theology'' (1986, 1999) is a

Systematic Theology Systematic theology, or systematics, is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the doctrines of the Christian faith. It addresses issues such as what the Bible teaches about certain topi ...

book written by

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author

Charles Caldwell Ryrie Charles Caldwell Ryrie (March 2, 1925 – February 16, 2016) was an American Bible scholar and Christian theologian. He served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and as president and pro ...

and published by

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. Written for the

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, the book makes a conscious effort to use simple language and examples, many illustrations, and few footnotes. ''Basic Theology'' is written from a theologically

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perspective. It assumes a number of presuppositions, including the

inerrancy of Scripture Biblical inerrancy is the belief that the Bible "is without error or fault in all its teaching"; or, at least, that "Scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact". Some equate inerrancy with biblical ...

, a normal/plain interpretation of scripture, and the legitimacy of proof texts. Ryrie's theology stems from an approach to Scripture, claiming that "when objective authority is supplemented, compromised, or abandoned, theism will be weakened or even relinquished."Ryrie 1999, p.23.

scope and importance of Christian doctrine

References

1986 books Moody Publishers books {{Christian-book-stub

See also

scope and importance of Christian doctrine

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