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How do we know the stories told by historians are true? To what extent can we rely on their interpretations of the past?

Histories and Fallacies is a primer on the conceptual and methodological problems in the discipline of history. Historian Carl Trueman presents a series of classic historical problems as a way to examine what history is, what it means, and how it can be told and understood. Each chapter in Histories and Fallacies gives an account of a particular problem, examines classic examples of that problem, and then suggests a solution or approach that will bear fruit for the writer or reader of history.

Readers who follow Trueman’s deft writing will not just be learning theory but will already be practicing fruitful approaches to history. Histories and Fallacies guides both readers and writers of history away from dead ends and methodological mistakes, and into a fresh confidence in the productive nature of the historical task.

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“This is a very good book, full of historiographical wisdom. I recommend it strongly as a sure and encouraging guide to budding historians befuddled by the so-called ‘history wars,’ and to anyone who is interested in the challenges attending those who represent the history of Christian thought.”
―Douglas A. Sweeney, Dean and Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

“Carl Trueman’s cogent and engaging approach to historiography provides significant examples of problems faced by historians and the kinds of fallacies frequently encountered in historical argumentation. Trueman steers a clear path between problematic and overdrawn conclusions on the one hand and claims of utter objectivity on the other. His illustrations, covering several centuries of Western history, are telling. He offers a combination of careful historical analysis coupled with an understanding of the logical and argumentative pitfalls to which historians are liable that is a service to the field and should provide a useful guide to beginning researchers. A must for courses on research methodology.”
―Richard A. Muller, P. J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology Emeritus, Calvin Theological Seminary; Scholar in Residence for Reformation and Post-Reformation Studies, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

“Because the past shapes the present, a just understanding of the past is important for any individual, society, or church. Here is wise and practical advice for those wanting to write history for others about how to do it well. Follow this guidance and avoid the pitfalls!”
―David Bebbington, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Stirling, Scotland

About the Author

Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is a contributing editor at First Things, an esteemed church historian, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including Strange New World; The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self; and Histories and Fallacies. He is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway (November 3, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581349238
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581349238
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.48 x 8.5 inches
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Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian and previously served as the William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including The Creedal Imperative; Luther on the Christian Life; and Histories and Fallacies. Trueman is a member of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

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jtpurcell
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for knowing how to make history objectively.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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Thought provoking and well presented.
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Lionel S. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For Any Aspiring Historian
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This book caught me by surprise. I was expecting a dry academic book on historiography, but this was not the case at all. This is a short, concise, very readable book about common mistakes that historians make. Too often, historiography classes focus too much on theory and the various ideological approaches and not the historian's core job. Trueman sums up the job of the historian as answering this one fundamental question: " Why is this person doing this thing in this way in this place at this particular point in time?" All other concerns, while important, should not be the central focus. This is often lost in service to trying to prove an ideological point or stay true to a particular ideology. While all historians have perspectives on the subject they are studying, this does not mean that. The biased historian cannot write history or that you should not use different mythological approaches, but rather telling a good factual story should be the central goal. One should also be aware that your findings are always provisional and that new evidence or new perspectives can challenge. The type of history that Trueman promotes is a well written, detailed history that advances the discipline. Keeping the guidelines and suggestions that he write about in this book goes a long way towards accomplishing this.
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Michael Leake
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read for History Fans
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2011
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Carl Trueman is a professor of historical theology and church history at Westminster Theological Seminary. He blogs at Reformation21 and is always an interesting read. Because of my prior knowledge of Trueman and my passion for history I was excited to read his book on Histories and Fallacies.

This book is actually pretty difficult to review. It's difficult because you can actually learn a good deal of diverse things such as Holocaust denial, Marxism, and the "racism" of Martin Luther. Trueman takes various areas of historical research and discusses them while teaching the reader how to do history.

In the first chapter he discusses Holocaust denial and various ways that historians deny history. In the second chapter Trueman explores the grand scheme of Marxism and shows how Grand Schemes can lead to fallacious thinking and bad history. In the third chapter the reader is exposed to the pitfalls of anachronism. Various historical questions are explored such as "was Calvin and Calvinist?" and "was Martin Luther a Jew-hating racist". Trueman shows how such questions are off-the-mark historically. The final chapter is a conglomeration of some of the most typical fallacies in historical research.

Obviously this book is not for everyone. That is partially why I am only giving it a quick review. Even though the writing is often hilarious and witty, if you don't give much of a care about "doing history" then you will be bored out of your gourd. But for those of us that are history nerds, and especially those of us that are charged with writing history/biographies, then this book is phenomenal.

So, if you like history buy this book. If you don't like history keep the name Carl Trueman in mind and perhaps pick up some of us other offerings.
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KG
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Primer
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
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Carl Trueman does an excellent job at giving the reader a primer for proper historical analysis and investigation. Full of real examples and flowing logic with each chapter. At times I even found him answering a question that would pop in my mind at the next paragraph. Be prepared to learn proper historical evidence, post-hoc propter-hoc fallacies, oversimplification, eye witness accounts, and examining historical texts for possible causes and effects. His handling of Marxist historical thought was excellent.

On a side note... From the little I know, I think he mistreated Rushdoony's view on the holocaust, but that does not negate the fact that this is a great little book. It truly changed the way I examine historical claims and study. Fair and balanced. Great for the layman or future historian. Well done Mr. Trueman.
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Niya Roderigues
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
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Great book, I bought it for my college class & it was much cheaper than buying from the bookstore & came in great condition.
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David Zadok
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018
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This is a great introduction book for history students, but also for preachers and teachers of the Scriptures. It gives a broad view of the challenges in writing and reading history.
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Andrew Callaway
3.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and helpful but needs editing
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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I enjoyed getting inside Trueman's quirky and keen mind but I think it needs a better editor to trim and focus and enable better following of his arguments and anecdotes.
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Johnathon Snyder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great price
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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