Scripture, Skepticism, and the Character of GodDuring a period of great religious upheaval, Anglican philosopher and ecclesiastic Henry Longueville Mansel (18201871) became famous for his 1858 Bampton Lectures, which sought to defend traditional faith by employing a skeptical philosophy. Understanding Mansel and the passionate debate that surrounded his career provides insight into the current struggle for ancient religions to articulate their traditions in a modern world. In Scripture,