A liberating experience. There is a great deal of factual information. The difficult questions are not avoided. Roy Robinson does not pretend that the Bible is always historically accurate or morally admirable. He has no time for a simplistic fundamentalism that trivialises the concept of inspiration. But from a critical position he offers a strong defence of the Bible as the church's main source of authority. ~ , Reform

This is a worthy book on its subject, being readable but at times leaving you wanting more. On which happy note, the books and authors listed under "Trustworthy Scholarship", and in the bibliography, would kep most people going for further study for several years! ~ , Universalist

This book is not only "thoughtful" as its title implies, it is lively and very well written. Every page is stimulating and helpful. Roy Robinson has used his deep learning and broad experience to introduce a wide range of readers to the joys of serious engagement with the Bible's message for our times. ~ Professor Graham Stanton, Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge