Alvin Plantinga And Christian Apologetics

Author : Keith A. Mascord
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556351563

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Alvin Plantinga and Christian Apologetics by Keith A. Mascord Pdf

The distinguished American philosopher Alvin Plantinga has had a career-long interest in the defense of Christian belief. There hasn't been a major contemporary challenge to such belief that Plantinga has not, in some way, addressed. This book draws together those contributions, highlighting particularly Plantinga's groundbreaking work in the areas of epistemology and the problem of evil. Historical and biographical background information is included to give perspective to Plantinga's work. His theory that both theistic and Christian belief is warranted and basic is explored and critiqued, and an assessment is offered as to the significance of Plantinga's work for apologetic theory and practice.

Author : Alvin Plantinga
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780802872043

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Knowledge and Christian Belief by Alvin Plantinga Pdf

Author : Chad V. Meister,Khaldoun A. Sweis
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310589686

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Christian Apologetics by Chad V. Meister,Khaldoun A. Sweis Pdf

For the first time in over one hundred years, the significant writings of history’s most notable Christian apologists are available in one ebook. The Anthology of Christian Apologetics seeks to represent a broad Christian spectrum, ranging from those as early as Saint Paul and Saint Augustine, Saint Teresa of Avila and Blaise Pascal, to more recent and present day apologists such as C. S. Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, William Lane Craig, Richard Swinburne, and Pope Benedict XVI. Over fifty entries address key issues in the history of Christian apologetics. Introductions provide general overviews and guides to the topical arrangements of these issues. Photographs of the major apologists enliven the work and concise section headings clearly organize the material. Discussion questions, annotated reading lists, a bibliography, and author and subject indexes contribute to the suitability of this anthology as a textbook or supplemental reader. People interested in Christian thought, history, apologetics, philosophy, theology, or religion will find that the scope and depth of this anthology makes it an authoritative reference for key persons, concepts, issues, and approaches in the history of Christian apologetics.

Author : James Beilby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351939317

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Epistemology as Theology by James Beilby Pdf

Alvin Plantinga is arguably one of the most influential philosophers of our time. Much of his career has been devoted to explaining and defending the intellectual acceptability of Christian belief. Recently he has developed a comprehensive, rigorous, and distinctively Christian religious epistemology. This book presents the development of Plantinga's religious epistemology before considering Plantinga's mature religious epistemology in detail. Locating Plantinga's most recent work in the context of his theological assumptions, his previous work on religious epistemology, and in the context of the current debate over how knowledge should be characterized, Beilby blends theological and philosophical discussion to offer a unique perspective on Plantinga's influential proposal.

Author : Alvin Plantinga
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780198030249

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Warranted Christian Belief by Alvin Plantinga Pdf

This is the third volume in Alvin Plantinga's trilogy on the notion of warrant, which he defines as that which distinguishes knowledge from true belief. In this volume, Plantinga examines warrant's role in theistic belief, tackling the questions of whether it is rational, reasonable, justifiable, and warranted to accept Christian belief and whether there is something epistemically unacceptable in doing so. He contends that Christian beliefs are warranted to the extent that they are formed by properly functioning cognitive faculties, thus, insofar as they are warranted, Christian beliefs are knowledge if they are true.

Author : James K. Beilby
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869428

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Thinking About Christian Apologetics by James K. Beilby Pdf

Most introductions to apologetics begin with the "how to" of defending the faith, diving right into the major apologetic arguments and the body of evidence. For those who want a more foundational look at this contested theological discipline, this book examines Christian apologetics in its nature, history, approaches, objections and practice. What is apologetics? How has apologetics developed? What are the basic apologetic approaches? Why should we practice apologetics? Countless Christians today are seeking a responsibe way to defend and commend their faith. If you are one them, Thinking About Christian Apologetics is the place to start.

Author : Kevin Diller
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896998

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Theology's Epistemological Dilemma by Kevin Diller Pdf

The problem of faith and reason is as old as Christianity itself. Today's philosophical, scientific and historical challenges make the epistemic problem inescapable for believers. Can faith justify its claims? Does faith give us confidence in the truth? Is believing with certainty a virtue or a vice? In Theology?s Epistemological Dilemma, Kevin Diller addresses this problem by drawing on two of the most significant responses in recent Christian thought: Karl Barth's theology of revelation and Alvin Plantinga's epistemology of Christian belief. This will strike many as unlikely, given the common stereotypes of both thinkers. Contrary to widespread misunderstanding, Diller offers a reading of both as complementary to each other: Barth provides what Plantinga lacks in theological depth, while Plantinga provides what Barth lacks in philosophical clarity. Diller presents a unified Barth/Plantinga proposal for theological epistemology capable of responding without anxiety to the questions that face believers today.

Author : Jonathan Ammon
Publisher : Lowerlight Books
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798985984422

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The Prophetic Apologetic by Jonathan Ammon Pdf

In a world of growing skepticism, Charismatic Christianity offers a bold approach to defending the faith. In THE PROPHETIC APOLOGETIC, Jonathan Ammon demonstrates how supernatural encounters with Jesus are central to our relationship with God and the defense of the Christian faith. This concise guide introduces an extraordinary approach to apologetics. You will learn how a charismatic worldview can help you reason with skeptics. You will learn how charismatic theology offers unique answers to skepticism’s biggest arguments, and how a charismatic lifestyle better enables you to share your faith. More than a one-stop manual for defending the faith, this book re-centers Christian philosophy and apologetics on the supernatural. Discover what the Bible has to say about God’s ongoing revelation of Himself through Jesus and the miraculous power of God.

Author : Joseph D. Wooddell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498271486

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The Beauty of the Faith by Joseph D. Wooddell Pdf

Nearly everyone finds beauty compelling, so Christian apologists should devise ways to present an "aesthetic Christian apologetic." Nearly all apologists admit that the beauty of a life well lived and the beauty of the Christian community (along with the use of media and the arts) are not only helpful for apologetics but essential in a postmodern culture. In fact, it is frustrating to see how many apologists mention the need for such an approach but go on devoting most of their energies to traditional approaches. This book is different. It clearly shows the pros and cons of traditional approaches and offers a fresh perspective as well, arguing that beauty is the most compelling apologetic, and suggesting ways to implement such an approach. It demonstrates how Western culture arrived in its current unfortunate situation and uses both Scripture and figures like Athenagoras and Jonathan Edwards to challenge current views on apologetics.

Author : Dieter Schönecker
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110430226

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Plantinga's 'Warranted Christian Belief' by Dieter Schönecker Pdf

Alvin Plantinga’s Warranted Christian Belief has very quickly become one of the most influential books in philosophy of religion. In this collection of essays, German philosophers, theologians and a mathematician deal critically with several aspects of Plantinga’s seminal work. In a long essay, Plantinga answers to these critics.

Author : Gavin McGrath,W. C. Campbell-Jack
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780830898398

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New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics by Gavin McGrath,W. C. Campbell-Jack Pdf

The New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics is a must-have resource for professors and students, pastors and laypersons--in short, for any Christian who wishes to understand or develop a rational explanation of the Christian faith in the context of today's complex and ever-changing world. Packed with hundreds of articles that cover the key topics, historic figures and contemporary global issues relating to the study and practice of Christian apologetics, this handy one-volume resource will make an invaluable addition to any Christian library. Editors Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack, with consulting editor C. Stephen Evans, have divided the dictionary into two parts: Part one offers a series of introductory essays that set the framework for the dictionary. These essays examine the practice and importance of Christian apologetics in light of theological, historical and cultural concerns. Part two builds on these essays to present numerous alphabetized articles on individuals, ideas, movements and disciplines that are vital to a rational explanation of the Christian faith. Both essays and articles are written by leading Christian philosophers and theologians. Together, they form an indispensable resource for Christians living in today's pluralistic age.

Author : Owen Anderson
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0761840389

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Reason and Worldviews by Owen Anderson Pdf

After the challenges of the Enlightenment from philosophers such as David Hume, contemporary philosophers of religion tend to think that proof is not possible and that at best humans have arguments for the probability or plausibility of belief in God. But, Christianity maintains that humans should know God. This book explores attempts to respond to the Enlightenment challenges by thinkers at Princeton Theological like Benjamin Warfield. It considers Warfield's view of reason and knowledge of God, his debate with Abraham Kuyper, and the attempt to reconcile differences between these two by Cornelius Van Til. It also considers Reformed Epistemology, which has become popular in recent decades and is credited for a renewed interest in Christian philosophy.

Author : William Edgar,K. Scott Oliphint
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433531699

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Christian Apologetics Past and Present (Volume 2, From 1500) by William Edgar,K. Scott Oliphint Pdf

Amid a revival of apologetics, “few things could be more useful than an acquaintance with how Christian faith was defended down through the ages,” say the editors in their introduction to this two-part anthology. “Access to both historical and contemporary texts gives us fresh insight into how our fathers in the faith responded to the questions facing them.” Volume 2 in this one-of-a-kind resource takes a sweeping look at apologetics from the Reformation to the present. Readings from twenty-six apologists, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, Blaise Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, Søren Kierkegaard, Francis Schaeffer, Alvin Plantinga, and William Lane Craig are included. With editorial commentary and questions for reflection, Christian Apologetics Past and Present will prove a valuable text for students as well as a unique resource for those interested in defending the faith.

Author : Alvin Plantinga
Publisher : de Gruyter
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 3110577585

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Plantinga's 'Warranted Christian Belief' by Alvin Plantinga Pdf

Alvin Plantinga's Warranted Christian Belief has very quickly become one of the most influential books in philosophy of religion. In this collection of essays, German philosophers, theologians and a mathematician deal critically with several aspects of Plantinga's seminal work. In a long essay, Plantinga answers to these critics.

Author : John Gordon Stackhouse
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195307177

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Humble Apologetics by John Gordon Stackhouse Pdf

Publisher description: Is it still possible, in an age of religious and cultural pluralism, to engage in Christian apologetics? How can one urge one's faith on others when such a gesture is typically regarded with suspicion, if not outright resentment? In Humble Apologetics John G. Stackhouse brings his wide experience as a historian, philosopher, journalist, and theologian to these important questions and offers surprising--and reassuring--answers. Stackhouse begins by acknowledging the real impediments to Christian testimony in North America today and to other faiths in modern societies around the world. He shows how pluralism, postmodernism, skepticism about our ability to know the truth, and a host of other factors create a cultural milieu resistant to the Christian message. And he shows how the arrogance or dogmatism of apologists themselves can alienate rather than attract potential converts. Indeed, Stackhouse argues that the crucial experience of conversion cannot be compelled; all the apologist can do is lead another to the point where an actual encounter with Jesus can take place. "Our objective," Stackhouse writes, "is to offer whatever assistance we can to our neighbors toward their full maturity: toward full health in themselves and in their relationships, and especially toward God." In the last part of the book, he shows how an attitude of humility, instead of merely trying to win religious arguments, will help believers offer their neighbors the gift of Christ's love. Drawing on the author's personal experience and written with an engaging directness and humility, Humble Apologetics provides sound guidance on how to share Christian faith in a postmodern world.