The Wave of Scepticism and the Rock of Truth

Key themes

Defense of Christianity / Apologetics

The overarching theme and primary purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive and robust defense of Christian doctrine against intellectual attacks. Habershon aims to solidify the faith of believers and challenge the arguments of skeptics by presenting a rational, historical, and theological case for Christianity's truth claims.

Historical Credibility of the Gospels

A core pillar of Habershon's defense is the assertion that the Gospels are reliable historical documents, not mythical narratives or later theological constructs. He meticulously argues for their authenticity, accuracy, and the veracity of their eyewitness testimony as foundational evidence for Christian claims about Jesus Christ and the early church.

Reality of Miracles

Habershon posits that miracles are not merely unusual or improbable events but essential manifestations of divine power and integral to the Christian narrative. He defends their possibility and actuality as irrefutable proof of God's active involvement in the world and as validation of divine revelation, arguing against purely naturalistic explanations.

Worth discussing

How does Habershon define 'scepticism' in his era, and how does it compare to modern forms of doubt and unbelief?