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A doutrina do conhecimento de Deus by John M. Frame

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3.0

Frame uses his multiperspectivalism to put forward a series of coherent arguments in apologetics and epistemology. The work is well-written and intelligent, and although the multiperspectivalism was certainly interesting nothing that was found by applying it felt particularly revolutionary. I suppose it was pleasing to see these arguments affirmed by someone firmly embedded in the modern evangelical tradition.

I was pleasantly surprised at how willing he was to listen to non-orthodox theological positions and to try and find some value in them. This attitude is quite unusual (and often discouraged) in evangelical circles I have been a part of. Perhaps if evangelicals followed Frame's examples they would be less disliked by the wider Christian community.

The coherence and intelligence of this book were very reassuring, although this is as much of a criticism of the standard of Christian literature today as it is a commendment of this volume. The framework that this book provides for theology and doctrine feels robust and straightforward, yet it was sad that many of the common errors and fallacies Frame warns against felt all too familiar.

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5.0

John Frame is probably one of the smartest people I have ever read. Yet at the same time, I’d say he is one of the humblest. His ability to speak so deeply to theological issues surrounding the knowledge of God and just knowledge in general is something, I know, I will need to return too again and again. This book is a part of his Lordship Series on some of the great theological truths of Christian thought. His writing is seminary level and difficult to work through but worth it in the end. The arguments he presents on how we can know God and why we know anything at all can be extremely helpful tools for the believer to possess when discussing his faith with unbelievers in a very persuasive manner. This book isn’t for the faint at heart and well worth reading.