The Battle Of The Standpoints: The Old Testament And The Higher Criticism (1890)

The Battle Of The Standpoints: The Old Testament And The Higher Criticism is a book written by Alfred Cave and first published in 1890. The book is a discussion of the conflict between the traditional view of the Old Testament and the emerging field of higher criticism. Cave argues that the traditional view, which sees the Old Testament as a divinely inspired and infallible document, is incompatible with the findings of higher criticism, which suggest that the text is the product of multiple authors and editors over a long period of time. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of the Old Testament and the development of higher criticism. Cave discusses the various theories and methods used by higher critics to analyze the text, including source criticism, form criticism, and redaction criticism. He also examines the arguments put forward by traditionalists in defense of the traditional view of the Old Testament.The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of specific passages from the Old Testament. Cave applies the principles of higher criticism to these passages, examining their structure, style, and content to determine their origins and authorship. He also considers the theological implications of these findings, arguing that a more nuanced and critical approach to the Old Testament is necessary for a deeper understanding of its message.Overall, The Battle Of The Standpoints: The Old Testament And The Higher Criticism is a seminal work in the field of biblical criticism. It provides a comprehensive overview of the debate between traditionalists and higher critics, and offers a compelling argument for the importance of critical scholarship in understanding the Old Testament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.