Description: The shift in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) towards conservatism is one of the most important developments in 20th century Christianity. The conservative shift began in 1979 and continues today, though most historians say the actual "Battle for the Bible" concluded in 1993. Author James C. Hefley was there as an eyewitness to this history. A gifted writer with a clear focus on the theological issues involved, Hefley penned this five-volume series as developments occurred. He literally provides a step-by-step account.

Dr. James T. Draper, a former SBC president and now president of the SBC's mammoth publishing arm, LifeWay Christian Resources, says of volume 1, "Every Southern Baptist should read James Hefley's new book. I was personally amazed at the detail of his research and documentation that was presented and also very pleased at the objective way which he approached our Southern Baptist Convention. He has made a great effort to be fair and impartial in presenting the story of these days of controversy". Thc five volumes together comprise a complete history of the SBC controversy in the 20th century.

In his foreword to Volume 5, Mark Coppenger, Ph.D., writes, "It is unfortunate that the play of ideas in our Southern Baptist house presses has been less than optimally free. While each of the state and national journalists may present valid ideas in their own right, the sheer weight of their editorial consensus has been staggering". Volume 5 continues Hefley's quest to chronicle this defining era in Southern Baptist history.

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