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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Really interesting post. As a more or less amateur student of U.S. history I have an interest in this kind of stuff. I wouldn't have guessed that you'd point to Quakers, though I see your logic. Thanks for the info.
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Thanks.
I must confess that my own interest is far more personal than professional. My own field of study is Second Temple Jewish literature, and, more particularly, the shape and development of scripture c. 400 B.C.E.–100 C.E. I am probably biased, but it is my conviction that this 500 year period is the most important for understanding both Judaism and Christianity.
My own interest in evangelicalism grew somewhat out of my own studies, as the doctrine of biblical inerrency became less and less tenable amid the very fluid and imprecise form and function of Scripture in ancient history. I have spent some time reflecting upon my own confessional roots in an effort both to understand better the movement apart from the evangelical "mythology", and to find a better way to cope spiritually. I remain an evangelical, despite the fact that I have rejected some critical evangelical beliefs regarding Scripture, the afterlife, and religion and culture in general.