The Making and Unmaking of an Evangelical Mind: The Case of Edward Carnell

Edward John Carnell (1919-1967), philosopher-theologian and president of the Fuller Theological Seminary, played a singularly influential role in the emergence of mid-twentieth century influential role in the emergence of mid-twentieth century Protestant evangelicalism from its fundamentalist phase. This book uses Carnell's life and works as a lens through which to examine important developments in American religious history during his Carnell's importance was acknowledged both in and outside the evangelical tradition, but he paid a severe price for public recognition--overtly as the object of harsh criticism from right-wing opponents and internally as the victim of a psychological breakdown. The first half of the book takes a biographical approach, following Carnell's early life and education, while the second half of the book looks topically at the issues that shaped Carnell's career, providing helpful clues in the effort to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the evangelical movement he represented.

Author: Rudolph Nelson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 11/07/2002
Pages: 268
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.16w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9780521892483

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