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'John Hick presents the case for and against religious faith lucidly and concisely in the form of a dialogue, opposing a wide range of assertions and arguments from the great world religions to the principles and counter-arguments of science-based materialism. Although the author makes his own position clear, the work is not didactic, and the reader is made to test his/her own faith or doubt against the various arguments put forward. This book is an illuminating, timely, humane contribution to a debate which often generates more heat than light, and for anyone with a serious personal interest in the subject it is as enthralling as a good play.'
- David Lodge
'An excellent summary of Hick's refreshingly open and mind-expanding views on standard topics of Philosophy of Religion.'
- Marilyn McCord Adams, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
'This book does an excellent job of presenting the heart of John Hick's arguments to the intelligent reader, without presupposing technical background.'
– Elizabeth Burns, Heythrop College, University of London, UK.
'The distinguished liberal theologian John Hick…uses the neglected form of the Platonic dialogue to treat the currently hot topic of the grounds for religious faith and the arguments against it.' - David Lodge, The Guardian
'At 88 years of age, with numerous books to his credit, the past holder of Professorships in both the UK and the US, Hick is one of the great apologists for religious Faith in our time. This latest book represents a brilliant, accessible summa of his philosophical and theological opinions. His faith and commitment to pursue truth wherever it leads shine through on every page. You do not have to share all his beliefs to admire the skill with which he makes his case or learn from his arguments.' – The Church of England Newspaper
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This book takes the form of a dialogue between philosopher of religion John Hick and someone – anyone – who is a religious skeptic or is somewhere between faith and doubt. Neither of them is dogmatic and their discussion is honest and fair. It covers a range of questions:
- Is the pervasively skeptical character of today's culture well founded or only an assumption?
- Is the usual idea of God viable, and if not what is the alternative?
- Can God's existence be proved?
- Is religious experience authentic, particularly in the light of modern neuroscience?
- What about the contradictory beliefs of the different religions?
- Can we have religion without transcendence, as advocate by the Sea of Faith movement?
- Can there be a good God, or a friendly universe, when there is so much pain and suffering?
- Can there be a life after death?
Between Faith and Doubt also includes some fascinating autobiographical revelations: of Hick's evangelical conversion and subsequent development to much more liberal beliefs, of being involved in a heresy trial, of being in an earthquake, his own powerful religious experience, and witnessing a materializing séance. This short, briliantly written book is and accessible and concise way of understanding both Hick's views, and quickly gaining a grasp of some of the central issues in philosophy of religion.
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This is defintely a readable book, unusual in the sense it done as an imaginary dialogue and trialogue in places. If there is a criticism, it is that John Hick is outrageously theocentric rather than Christocentric. He uses a few lines of dialog to dismiss the entire gospel of John because of its high Christology that, is of course, completely incompatible with the theocentric project. However, it is still a book to have on your shelf, a thoughtful, important contribution.
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