| Thinking about Christian Apologetics: What It Is and Why We Do It Contributor(s): Beilby, James K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0830839453 ISBN-13: 9780830839452 Publisher: IVP Academic OUR PRICE: $21.78 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Apologetics |
| Dewey: 239 |
| LCCN: 2011023120 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.1" (0.70 lbs) 214 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Beilby, James K.: - James K. Beilby is professor of systematic and philosophical theology at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. His books include Why Bother with Truth? (with David Clark) and Epistemology as Theology. He has edited (with Paul Eddy) Divine Foreknowledge: Four Views, The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views, Justification: Five Views and the award-winning The Historical Jesus: Five Views. |