Since its first publication in the USA in 1957, Thy Ward is Truth has been recognised as the classic popular exposition of the biblical doctrine of inspiration. There are several reasons for the wide and warm acclaim which has been accorded to the author the late Professor Edward J. Young, of Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia

Thy Word is Truth explains the importance of the doctrine of biblical inspiration. Without it the reliability of the Bible is in serious doubt the integrity of Jesus is put in question and the only final authority men have in matters of faith becomes their own conscience. If we cannot trust what Scripture says about itself, how can we trust what it says about God, about man's need, or about Christ s saving power?

Furthermore. Thy Ward is Truth explains why this doctrine has been so fiercely contested. It is precisely because it lies at the heart of Christianity While it is said that only what we think of Christ really matters. Professor Young urges us to recognise that what we think of him inevitably depends on the reliability of the Bible if it fails us, we can know nothing for certain about Christ He has chosen to make himself known through Scripture

To write such a book as this demands special gifts, and a rare com- bination of qualifications E. J. Young possessed these to an unusual degree.