Show Notes
Who was Cornelius Van Til, and what is presuppositional apologetics? In this episode of the Credo Podcast, Samuel Parkison interviews Keith Mathison on his new book, Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius Van Til. They cover topics such as Van Til’s trinitarian thought, his view of “revelational epistemology,” and some of the shortcomings of his outlook.
As attractive as Van Til’s thought might seem, Mathison shows the danger of following him in his theological and philosophical revisions. Instead of venturing into the self-contradictory territory of Van Til’s thought, Mathison commends the classical Reformed tradition as a better way of understanding God and neighbor.
Keith A. Mathison is professor of systematic theology at Reformation Bible College in Sanford, Fla. He is author of several books, including The Lord’s Supper and From Age to Age. His most recent book is Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius Van Til.
Samuel G. Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Seminary) is Associate Professor of Theological Studies and Director of the Abu Dhabi Extension Site at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. Before coming to GTS, Samuel was assistant professor of Christian studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and pastor of teaching and liturgy at Emmaus Church in Kansas City. He is the author of Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ and To Gaze Upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice.
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