By Dr. Samuel Pipim

This probing book discusses how current views on the Bible are influencing the re-interpretation of traditional Christian beliefs and practices. Questions such as these are addressed: Why are Seventh-day Adventist scholars and institutions divided into "conservative" and "liberal" theological camps? What is behind the perceived polarization between "the church of the West" and "the rest of the church" on some divisive theological issues? How are inadequate and superficial answers to the following questions undermining the faith of many youth and new believers, including students studying in our own institutions: Is everything in the Bible inspired and trustworthy? Did the New Testament writers misquote the Old? How do we deal with apparent mistakes and discrepancies in the Bible? What about the debate over the King James Version Bible and recent English translations? Must the Bible remain our only authoritative norm? How should we interpret the Bible? "Principle" or "literal" approach? Higher-criticism or plain-reading?