In no way do I wish to imply that I have read, in their entirety, all the books listed in the endnotes. Some were used as references, others were of questionable profit. In many instances, copyright laws require me, and rightly so, to give a citation.
Why, one may ask, reference questionable books at all? There are various reasons, each depending on the context. In some instances, the reference supplies the source of a charge made against the Scriptures. False accusations are explicitly condemned by the Word of God (Exod. 20:16; Eph. 4:25); if we are going to quote someone, we should be prepared to say where we obtained the quote. In other instances, there is no alternative. If one quotes Josephus, for an understanding of the Old Testament canon from the Jewish historian’s standpoint (whether or not we agree with all that he has to say), we have no choice but to cite Josephus! The same goes for the church fathers, so-called. Then we have the situation where one opposed to us agrees with our position; in such instances, quoting them takes the wind, as it were, out of the sails of their followers. The Cretians could hardly accuse the Apostle Paul of stereotyping (if the concept even existed in that day) when he quoted one of their own poets (Titus 1:12).
Needless to say, works of a doubtful nature offer little profit to the reader. For this reason, the books given in the endnotes do not form a recommended reading list. Those of Darby, Mackintosh, Kelly, and their spiritual colleagues, I can recommend. Some of the modern writers, where they address recent issues, may be helpful — though, let the reader beware; I cannot vouch for their theological leanings.
1 J. N. Darby, The Human Element in Inspiration
2 C. H. Mackintosh, The Bible — Its Sufficiency and Supremacy
3 J. N. Darby, Synopsis of the Books of the Bible, Hebrews ch. 8
4 Flavius Josephus, Against Apion 1:8
5 Flavius Josephus, Against Apion 1:8
6 F. F. Bruce, The Canon of Scripture, 33
7 J. McDowell, The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict, p. 76
8 M. Abegg, P. Flint, E. Ulrich, The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible, pp. xvi-xvii
9 M. Burrows, The Dead Sea Scrolls, p. 305
10 J. McDowell, The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict, p. 79
11 J. McDowell, The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict, p. 83
12 J. H. Skilton, The Transmission of the Hebrew Text
13 W. Kelly, Esther, Introduction
14 McDonald & Sanders, editors, The Canon Debate, ch. 9 by P. Lewis
15 P. Schaff, editor, Jerome: The Principal Works of St. Jerome
16 K. A. Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Old Testament, p. 23
17 K. A. Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Old Testament, p. 23
18 D. Brown, The Da Vinci Code
19 New York Times
20 D. Burstein, Secrets of the Code, p. 142
21 P. Schaff, editor, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers
22 P. Schaff, editor, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II volume 4
23 P. Schaff, editor, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II volume 4
24 F. F. Bruce, The Canon of Scripture, p. 121
25 Irenaeus, Against Heresies, 3.11.8
26 F. F. Bruce, The Canon of Scripture, p. 130
27 F. F. Bruce, The Canon of Scripture, p. 130
28 F. F. Bruce, The Canon of Scripture, p. 158
29 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 145
30 W. Kelly, The So-called Apostolical Fathers on the Lord’s Second Coming
31 A. Miller, Miller’s Church History, p. 203-204
32 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 161.
33 R. Kasser, M. Meyer, G. Wurst, National Geographic Society, Gospel of Judas
34 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 127
35 F. F. Bruce The New Testament Document, p. 11
36 J. McDowell, The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict, p. 44
37 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 56
38 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 57
39 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 58
40 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 59
41 J. Komoszekwsi, M. Sawyer, D. Wallace, Reinventing Jesus, p. 110
42 A. McGrath, In the Beginning, The Story of the King James Bible and How it Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture, p. 156
43 W. Scott, The Story of our English Bible, ch. 6
44 J. N. Darby, Revised Preface to 2nd Edition of the New Testament
45 J. N. Darby, Revised Preface to 2nd Edition of the New Testament
46 F. J. A. Hort, Life and Letters of Hort, Vol. II, pg. 69
47 F. J. A. Hort, The First Epistle of St. Peter
48 New International Version, Preface
49 F. F. Bruce, The English Bible: A History of Translations, p. 193
50 J. N. Darby, Revised Preface to 2nd Edition of the New Testament
51 F. F. Bruce, The English Bible: A History of Translations, p. 132
52 G. C. Willis, Sacrifices of Joy being Meditations on Philippians, p. 57
53 Wikipedia, Dispensationalism
54 A. Miller, The Brethren (commonly so-called), ch. 2
55 J. N. Darby, An Introduction to the Bible
56 J. N. Darby, Synopsis of the Books of the Bible, Daniel ch. 4
57 J. N. Darby, Synopsis of the Books of the Bible, Isaiah ch. 1
58 W. Kelly, Lectures on the Minor Prophets, Joel, p. 69
59 J. N. Darby, Elements of Prophecy, in connection with the Church, the Jews, and the Gentiles, p. 1
60 W. Kelly, The Creation
61 Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 11
62 D. Mackenzie, Egyptian Myth and Legend, chs. 1 & 2
63 B. Young, Adam, our Father and God, from the Journal of Discourses
64 F. B. Hole, The Deity and Humanity of Christ
65 Robinson, Little Flock Hymn Book, #179
66 W. Kelly, An Exposition of the Gospel of John, pg. 200
67 J. N. Darby, Synopsis of the Books of the Bible, 2 Timothy 1
68 B. Anstey, Dispensations and Ages, p. 1