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Christian Truth and Apologetics. Third edition.
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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As others have said, I was also drawn to this book after seeing a series of debates by William Lane Craig. However, as an agnostic, I felt like this wasn't really meant for me but rather it was meant for Christians to reinforce their fate and allow them to develop a positive case for the existence of God based on actual arguments.
I don't think this book can convert an atheist to theism although I personally found it interesting and useful for a better understanding of the Christian case for God.
My choice to rate it with 5 stars is based on what I think the value that this book may have for Christians, it's intended audience. A non-believer will certainly find this book interesting but not necessarily convincing.
I don't think this book can convert an atheist to theism although I personally found it interesting and useful for a better understanding of the Christian case for God.
My choice to rate it with 5 stars is based on what I think the value that this book may have for Christians, it's intended audience. A non-believer will certainly find this book interesting but not necessarily convincing.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By M. Kakkatil
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I am an atheist and I bought this book because an evangelical friend of mine suggested that it would answer all my question. But like what other reviewers have pointed out this book will not convert an agnostic or atheist to a believer but is intended only for Christians to solidify their beliefs and to come up with "intelligent" answers when debating with an atheist. Didnt serve my purpose but all in all an interesting read.
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Essential Reading for Christians, Still Excellent for Non-Christians
25 July 2011
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Other reviewers are entirely correct to emphasise that this a textbook for Christians to learn apologetics from, rather than a book addressed to non-Christians. However, it is not *entirely* inappropriate for a non-believer, especially as it's probably the best Christian apologetics book there is. I read it as an atheist and it did a lot towards my conversion. The most important thing I can say about this book -to the Christian and non-Christian alike- is ignore the first chapter. This suggests treating Bible as infallible which to me is irrational, futile and very off-putting. But from the third chapter onwards it is very reasonable and just keeps getting better.
It gives a very detailed account of the case for God, in addition to other central apologetic concerns. It's not exhaustive, there are plenty of other topics that need to be covered, but they can be found elsewhere (look up my listmania list). Yes it's not perfect, there's plenty of things in there I disagree with, but the central argument is solid. Speaking as a philosophy graduate, there aren't any major fallacies- contrary to what other reviewers have exhorted so emotively. If someone thinks they've found a fallacy why don't they spell it out in detail?
Finally, if you're unsure whether to purchase the book a lot of the same material can be read in articles available on Craig's official website. Here he also responds to e-mailed criticisms of his work on a weekly basis.
It gives a very detailed account of the case for God, in addition to other central apologetic concerns. It's not exhaustive, there are plenty of other topics that need to be covered, but they can be found elsewhere (look up my listmania list). Yes it's not perfect, there's plenty of things in there I disagree with, but the central argument is solid. Speaking as a philosophy graduate, there aren't any major fallacies- contrary to what other reviewers have exhorted so emotively. If someone thinks they've found a fallacy why don't they spell it out in detail?
Finally, if you're unsure whether to purchase the book a lot of the same material can be read in articles available on Craig's official website. Here he also responds to e-mailed criticisms of his work on a weekly basis.
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Utter bilge
I read this book after realising that I had not read much in the way of Christian apologetics, and was in danger of only looking at one side of the argument. Read more
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I came to this book after watching some of the authors debates online. I've found it refreshing to read and listen to a Christian who uses logic and reason to defend their... Read more
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Often fallacious
I read this book and had to get my pen to angrily note things in the margin at far too regular intervals. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2010 by Johnny P
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Interesting and informative
I liked Reasonable Faith because it is interesting, gives information and answers questions. This is a must for a christan.
Published on 18 Aug 2003 by Small Elephant
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A Handy Collection of Apologetic Fallacies
Since Dr.Craig is probably one of the most philosophically literate apologists for the Christian faith, I expected this book to be leaps and bounds better than purely worthless... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1998
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A Christian book written by a Christian for a Christian
I found this to be one of the better Christian apologetics books out there. However, this book seems to be heavily geared toward the Christian reader; I initially believed that it... Read more
Published on 8 April 1998
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