Know the Heretics (Know Series)

Holcomb, Justin S

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Heretic isn’t just an old-timey term for a stick-in-the-mud.  Examining and responding to 12 instances of theological error, this is an accessible introduction to proper understanding and valuing the defense of the core doctrine of faith in Christ. The KNOW series was created equip individuals and groups hungry for truth with engaging answers and reliable information on the Christian faith.

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A travel guide to the key heresies of Christian history
There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations of heresy suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word. On the other hand, many believers have little to no familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.

What's needed is a strong dose of humility and restraint, and also a clear and informed definition of orthodoxy and heresy. As a part of the KNOW series, Know the Heretics is designed not only for for personal study or classroom use but also for small groups and Sunday school classes wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith. Each chapter covers a key statement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the statement's content and key points, reflections on contemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.

Includes a Foreword by Thomas C. Oden

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    Paperback
  • ISBN
    9780310515074
  • Page Count
    176
  • Publisher
    Zondervan
  • Publication Date
    April 2014

Endorsements (7)

"I applaud the KNOW series in its effort to equip the saints; I encourage pastors and laypeople alike to diligently read these books."

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James H. Gilmore

coauthor, The Experience Economy

"Why do we need to know the heretics? In this brief, balanced, and readable volume, Justin Holcomb shows that the old heresies keep coming back or never quite go away. His book is an informative introduction to ancient heresy and orthodoxy, and provides necessary weapons for combating their contemporary permutations."

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Peter Leithart

President, Trinity House, Birmingham, AL; author, Against Christianity and Defending Constantine

"With pastoral insight and historical integrity, Dr. Holcomb has provided us with an accessible handbook on the major heretics and heresies of the church. Holcomb not only helps to unravel the ancient heresies of the church but also shows how they relate to similar heresies in our own day."

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Burk Parsons

Copastor, Saint Andrew's Chapel

"Jesus promised that the Spirit would lead the church into truth. That means that history matters. These concise books from Justin Holcomb are invitations into that history, to see how the Spirit led the church to articulate the orthodox Christian faith and how that scriptural imagination helped them discern errors and wrong turns. We need this wisdom more than ever in our postmodern moment."

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James K. A. Smith

Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview, Calvin College; author, Letters to a Young Calvinist and Desiring the Kingdom

"The KNOW series gives local leaders and churches short, succinct, accurate, theologically informed, and relevant sketches of big topics in theology. Pastors and professors will discover they are unable to keep students from these volumes."

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Scot McKnight

author, The King Jesus Gospel

"I welcome the KNOW series as an important companion in our lifelong quest to know God better."

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Carolyn Custis James

author, When Life and Beliefs Collide

"Faithful wisdom through the centuries needs to be explored for our own engagement with Scripture today. It takes a gifted scholar to survey these sources well, and a gifted teacher to communicate them to the person in the pew. Justin Holcomb is that sort of scholar-communicator"

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Michael Horton

J. G. Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California; author, The Christian Faith

About the Author

Justin Holcomb (PhD, Emory University) is an Episcopal priest and a professor of theology and Christian thought at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, including On the Grace of God. He lives with his wife and daughters in Orlando, Florida.

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Publisher's Description

A travel guide to the key heresies of Christian history
There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations of heresy suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word. On the other hand, many believers have little to no familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.

What's needed is a strong dose of humility and restraint, and also a clear and informed definition of orthodoxy and heresy. As a part of the KNOW series, Know the Heretics is designed not only for for personal study or classroom use but also for small groups and Sunday school classes wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith. Each chapter covers a key statement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the statement's content and key points, reflections on contemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.

Includes a Foreword by Thomas C. Oden

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