IS THE BIBLE REALLY THE WORD OF GOD?

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The task of publishing this book was accomplished through the efforts of many individuals who need to be appreciated. Though so many people contributed in their special ways towards the completion of this work, I take the sole responsibility for any shortfall(s) found in the book. My highest appreciation goes to the Triune God, in whom I live, move and have my being. I am indebted to many scholars whose works were consulted in preparing the manuscript. I am extremely grateful to Rev. Prof. Frederick Mawusi Amevenku for writing the foreword to this publication after a critical review of the manuscript. I also thank Rev. Dr. Kwaku Boamah for writing an introduction to the entire study. I owe a profound gratitude to my parents, Mr. Noah Nti (posthumously) and Mad. Mary Ampomah, not only for availing themselves to be the channel through which God brought me into this world but also for their care, love and godly upbringing. Many thanks to my wife, Mrs. Gloria Boaheng and our children, Christian Adom-Boaheng, Benedict AduBoaheng, Julia Ampomah-Boaheng, Kalix Nti-Boaheng and Myjiloy Twenewaa-Boaheng for their sacrifice, encouragement and prayers. May God richly bless my siblings, Mr. Yaw Boahen, Mr. Kofi Boachie, Mr. Samuel Boahen, Mr. Hayford THIS COPY IS NOT FOR SALE iii Ampaabeng Kyeremeh, Mr. Collins Frimpong, and Mr. Solomon Amoh for their encouragement, support and love. The leaderships of The Most Reverends Dr. Robert K. Aboagye-Mensah, Prof. Emmanuel K. Asante, (both Past Presiding Bishops, Methodist Church Ghana [MCG]), Titus Awotwe Pratt (the Immediate Past Presiding Bishop, MCG), and Dr. Paul K. Boafo (current Presiding Bishop, MCG) have contributed to my Christian, ministerial, intellectual and leadership development in various ways. I salute you all. I am also grateful to the Rt. Rev. Daniel K. Tannor (immediate past Bishop of Sunyani Diocese) for his fatherly role and encouragement throughout my ministry. I also thank the Very Rev. Prof. John D. K. Ekem for his encouragement and support towards my ministerial and academic endeavours. I am also grateful to reverends Alex Gyabaa (General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Church, Ghana), Daniel Asomah Gyabaa, Jonathan Amankwaa Oppong, Isaac Nyanful, Samuel Asare-Antwarko, Benjamin Arthur, Ebenezer Asibu Dadzie Jnr., Isaac Oduro-Boateng, Christian Meteku, Emmanuel Misiame, as well as Mr. Charles Adu Ofori, Mad. Mary Twenewaa, Mr. Isaac Adu-Ofori, Mr. George Adu Prempeh, Mr. Seth Adu-Ofori, Mr. Samuel Adu Gyamfi, Mr. Andrew Oppong-Mensah and Mr. Jonas Kwaku Yeboah, Mr. Christian Yeboah, Miss Yaa Serwaa, Mr. Effah Korsah, Mad. THIS COPY IS NOT FOR SALE iv Afia Aframa, Bro. Emmanuel Abeka, Bro. Isaac Justice Osei (minister-in-training), Ev. Frank Gyabaah, Ev. Felix Omari Ampadu, Mr. Asiedu Anthony and family (Berekum) for supporting my life and ministry in diverse ways. The staff of St. Paul’s University Library are appreciated for allowing me to conduct part of the research that yielded this publication in their well-resourced library. Finally, I appreciate the efforts of the staff of Noyam Publishers for the good work done. Soli Deo Gloria! — To God alone be the glory!