Beyond Sola Scriptura: Placing Open Theism within American Cultural Trends

Open theism is a major point of controversy within the current evangelical community. Thus, the arguments regarding open theism must be understood to the greatest extent possible by all those who have a vested interest in evangelicalism. This study contends that open theism, although it is derived specifically from the biblical texts, is largely a product of recent political, social, and intellectual trends in North America.