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Why Good Arguments Often Fail: Making a More Persuasive Case for Christ
Contributor(s): Sire, James W. (Author)
ISBN: 0830833811     ISBN-13: 9780830833818
Publisher: IVP
OUR PRICE:   $24.30  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2006
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Annotation: With wisdom borne of both formal and informal experience, the author offers practical insight into making a more persuasive case for Christ. He includes an annotated bibliography of resources for framing effective arguments.
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology - Apologetics
- Religion | Christian Ministry - Evangelism
Dewey: 239
LCCN: 2005033146
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.3" (0.59 lbs) 206 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
- Theometrics - Evangelical
 
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Publisher Description:

You gave it your best shot. You made the best case you knew how, and your friend still wasn't persuaded to follow Christ. Why is it that solid, rational arguments for the Christian faith often fail?
For over fifty years James Sire, noted author and public defender of the Christian faith, has asked himself that question. Sometimes, of course, the arguments themselves just aren't that good. How can we make them better? Sometimes the problem has to do with us and not the arguments. Our arrogance, aggressiveness or cleverness gets in the way, or we misread our audience. Sometimes the problem lies with the hearers. Their worldview or moral blindness keeps them from hearing and understanding the truth.
With wisdom borne of both formal and informal experience, Sire grapples with these issues and offers practical insight into making a more persuasive case for Christ.
Includes an annotated bibliography of resources for framing effective arguments.

Contributor Bio(s): Sire, James W.: - James W. Sire (PhD, University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. He has taught English, philosophy, theology, and short courses at many universities and seminaries. He continues to be a frequent guest lecturer in the United States and Europe. His InterVarsity Press books and Bible studies includeThe Universe Next Door (a worldviews textbook), Scripture Twisting, Discipleship of the Mind, Chris Chrisman Goes to College, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All?, Habits of the Mind, Naming the Elephant, Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, Why Good Arguments Often Fail and A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics.