A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition. To others, it represents the elevation of one set of European values to the world, many of whose peoples have quite different values. But what is the relationship between the historical Enlightenment and the idea of 'Enlightenment', and can these two understandings be reconciled?

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Jesus said that we can and must understand truth in order to be saved (John 8:32). The reason people do not know and understand truth today is because they do not read (see John 8:43). This booklet identifies the truths of God's Word and explains its value.