The Face of Truth: Lifting the Veil

by William Edgar

Book by William Edgar

Genres: Theology

136 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

William Edgar (DTheol, University of Geneva) is professor of apologetics and coordinator of the apologetics department at Westminster Theological Seminary. His books include Reasons of the Heart, The Face of Truth, and Truth in All Its Glory.

Reviews

[Alyssa Bohon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this would be called an apologetics book. It's more artsy and rambling than a typical apologetics book - I was occasionally put off by badly organized paragraphs, and thought it could have used a heavier editor's pen. But it was still quite good. There are points when he hits a really sweet high note of truth, rich with beautifully worded expressions of great gospel theology, and warm invitations to trust Christ.

I appreciated that his approach to other perspectives and religions is humble and respectful. There is no conceited smashery and 'I sure showed him that time' anecdotes. His is an interesting combination of being openminded and being on fire for Christ as the only way, which sounds weird - but, it is a unique book. He likes quoting from old spirituals and weird 20th century literature in between mini-expositions of Scripture texts.

I think it should be edited and republished (it's been 25 years).

This was another scour-the-home-shelves read from my husband's books.

[Yanni Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't say I am satisfied with this book and what it's trying to do. But it's well written and have a lot of interesting point and anecdotes

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to read this book for my Christian Worldview class at college. It mostly dealt with topics that keep people from coming to Christ such as doubt, Science vs. Creation, the existence of evil in the world, etc. I wasn't fond of how it was written. Overall, it was just ok. This wasn't a book I would have finished on my own. Not to mention the 3 page reflection paper I had to write over my reading every single Thursday.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for that person who is unsure about the truth. It does not cover everything, but what it does cover is excellent as it approaches each and every point from the perspective of an unbeliever.

[Dustin · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you find Van Til irrelevant or dry, and cant imagine presuppositionalism done in a humane way, this book (which is not on apologetics but actually does apologetics) will change your mind. An exemplar for apologetics informed by Van Til and shaped by Schaeffer.