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Beyond Scientism: The Epistemological Limits of Empirical Verification and the Promise-Plan of Canonical Revelation

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At a Glance

Strong scientism claims that meaningful beliefs must be scientifically verifiable or falsifiable, but that demand cannot satisfy its own standard. This study examines the limits of verificationism and falsificationism, then contrasts them with a historically grounded account of knowledge organized by the biblical promise-plan.

What This Study Explores

  • Why strong scientism is logically self-refuting
  • The limits of logical positivism and Popperian falsification
  • The non-empirical assumptions required for scientific inquiry
  • Walter C. Kaiser Jr.’s promise-plan as a canonical epistemological framework
  • Historical and empirical touchpoints within biblical revelation
  • The Hebraic cognitive environment, Second Temple context, and divine council worldview

Key Scripture Connections

Genesis 3:15; Deuteronomy 32:8–9; Psalm 82; John 10:37–38; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8, 14–17; and Romans 11:17–29.

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The complete study—and its available media—remains on Rabbit Room Apologetics at Substack.

Originally published August 5, 2026. This WordPress page is a discovery guide; the complete article is hosted on Substack.


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