Why Trust the Bible?

This excellent book confronts ten difficult questions about the Bible with honesty and conviction. It will be invaluable to anyone wrestling with these questions, or trying to help others who wrestle with them. -- Rev Professor Alister McGrath * Author and Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford *
Amy is one of the foremost British evangelists and apologists of our generation. -- Nicky Gumbel * Minister and Pastor at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, and developer of Alpha *
In a sceptical age, where myths and assumptions about the Bible swirl ever around, there's a vital need to demonstrate that there are very good reasons to trust it. In her wonderfully accessible book, Amy Orr-Ewing has taken some of the latest scholarship about the Bible and its origins and made it available for a wide audience - and as she does, shows where there are numerous reasons, whether one is a doubter or a disciple, to take the Bible seriously. -- Dr Andy Bannister * Speaker, author, Director, The Solas Centre for Public Christianity *
Amy Orr-Ewing is among the most important Christian communicators in the English-speaking world, and in this new edition of Why Trust the Bible? she shows exactly why. Dr Orr-Ewing is simultaneously intelligent and entertaining, convincing and sympathetic to those who doubt the whole show. I cannot recommend this book enough, and I look forward to giving away copies to my sceptical friends. -- Dr John Dickson * Distinguished Fellow, Ridley College (Melbourne), Lecturer in Historical Jesus, University of Sydney *
Amy does a great job laying out a case for the reliability of the Bible here. In a time where the validity of the Bible is a major question, this is a much-needed resource. -- Lisa Fields * Founder and President, Jude3 Project *
Dr Orr-Ewing addresses key questions about the reliability of the Bible and the coherence of a Biblical worldview, deftly handling issues of context and presuppositions, and moving adroitly through the counterarguments. The opening chapters lay a solid foundation by untangling postmodern and post-postmodern anxieties over hermeneutics and epistemology. Subsequent chapters benefit from her profound awareness of the current cultural landscape and her skill at reframing our questions in more helpful and elucidating ways to get at the heart of the matter. Refreshing, informative, and engaging. This is a book to buy in bulk to share with others! -- Dr Susan Griffith * Associate Member, Theology and Religion Faculty, University of Oxford *
In 2005, as a Christian undergraduate arriving at a secular university, Amy Orr-Ewing's newly released Why Trust The Bible? became a lifeline to me. Through her unique combination of sharp scholarship, clear cultural analysis, and empathetic tone, Orr-Ewing equipped me with the tools to respond to an onslaught of criticisms brought not only against the reliability of the Bible, but also the character of the Christian God. Since then, I have bought this book many times over to replace the copies that I kept giving away to those searching for truth but unsure where to find it. In this revised edition of Why Trust The Bible?, Orr-Ewing not only strengthens the case for scriptural reliability by presenting some of the latest findings in New Testament criticism and Qur'anic manuscript research, but she also offers a compelling and compassionate response to the accusations of sexism and bigotry so frequently directed at the Bible in a society saturated by identity politics. My advice? Buy at least two copies: one to keep, and one to give away. -- Dr Jo Vitale * Dean of Studies, Zacharias Institute *
I always think there are three steps to faith in Christ. 1. You have to get the information about him from the Bible. 2. You then have to make sure it's true. And 3. You have to act on it and follow him. In this book, Amy just does the most incredible job of helping us all with step 2. -- Rico Tice * Senior Minister for Evangelism, All Souls Church Langham Place, London & Christianity Explored *
[Commenting on first edition, 2005] Brilliant! Tough questions deserve clear and convincing answers. This is state-of-the-art apologetics that needs no apology. Amy's fascinating, wise and informative comments impressively counter much of the superficial and frequently unchallenged debunking of the Bible that we meet everywhere today.A must-read for every armchair critic, historian and philosopher. User-friendly and great fun too! -- Greg Haslam * former Pastor of Westminster Chapel, London *
A profoundly helpful book... thoughtful, intelligent, wise answers. -- J.John * evangelist and author, The Philo Trust *
Insightful and intellectual. We all have questions and it can be hard to figure out where to go for answers. In her book Why Trust the Bible? Dr Amy Orr-Ewing addresses some of the most common tensions surrounding Scripture, with grace and truth. Adding new insights and responses, Dr Amy approaches each issue with surgical-like wisdom and a stunning heart to see people come to know the true answer of life - Jesus. -- Louie Giglio * Pastor of Passion City Church, Founder of Passion Conferences, author of Not Forsaken *