Fundamentalism and Evangelicals [Paperback]

This study examines the contentious claim that much evangelicalism is fundamentalist in character. Within Protestantism, the term fundamentalism denotes not only a movement but also a mentality which has greatly affected evangelicals, and which involves preserving as factual a reading of scripture as possible. Here the development and dismantling of the fundamentalist mentality is examined in light of philosophical influences upon evangelicalism over the last three centuries, notably: Common Sense, Realism, neo-Calvinism, and modern hermeneutical philosophy. Particular attention is paid to James Barr's critique of fundamentalism and to evangelical rejoinders.

Review from previous editionShe handles an astonishing variety of material - historical, theological, and philosophical - in a scholarly and judicious manner. --Tim Grass, Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theory

It will help a new generation of conservative evangelicals understand the roots of their beliefs. --The Door

Impressive book... an analysis of extremely complex issues, which can only be helpful in carrying the debate forward. --Howard C. Bigg, Anvil

As an academic work it is robust and to be welcomed. --The Expository Times

Harris has written a brilliantly distinguished book, deeply informative and incisively argued. It stands head and shoulders above the general run of literature about fundamentalism...She shows a quite exceptionally detailed knowledge of evangelical and fundamentalist thinking, personalities and literature, and the perspective is very up to date ... Her arguments are clear and powerful; where she differs from my own past judgements, I generally accept her correction. --James Barr, Journal of Theological Studies

All evangelicals who care about their faith, and who believe it to be true, should read this book and grapple with the issues which it raises. It is not bylS&