Strauss's Defense of National Restoration and Jew Regeneration

In the transcript, Strauss attempts to counter several arguments and does well without deviating from the topic. Sometimes the author brings into the conversation opposing views such as evolution or the teachings of Cerinthus. However, those subjects are only briefly touched and quickly refuted. Conversely, he does react significantly to the issue of anti-Semitism and defends his case for national restoration and regeneration of the Jew. Still one potential area of question could arise from Strauss’ statement that the elements to create man’s body were “created long before man.” This assertion could imply that Strauss was not a short-term creationist and cause some dissension among traditional Christian believers. In all, it is clear that the author’s intention is to explain to the believing Christian and not to argue with a secular worldview.

Topic Balance

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3:16). Strauss claims that it is “outside the range of human natural comprehension and apprehension” and perceivable only through Divine revelation and illumination by the Holy Spirit. It is true that a complete understanding is humanly impossible and the Christian believer must not lose sight that Jesus expressly come to save the entire world (John 12:47). However, if this is the case then those who do not possess the Holy Spirit are eternally doomed. They would never understand the same simple truth that the Apostle John clearly lays out that the Logos put on human flesh and dwelt with His creation (John 1:1-18). Fully appreciating the Incarnation is impossible, but to understand that the Bible teaches Jesus is God or that God took on human form would negate the intellect of many who read the Scripture for the first time. Understanding the basic principle is possible. Comprehending the complexity of God in human form is