"This book is a thoughtful introduction to Christian apologetics that is focused on the needs and interests of students but embodies a deep understanding of the underlying philosophical issues. It is a wise and helpful book."  
\--__C. Stephen Evans__, Baylor University  
  
"Introducing Apologetics finds the balance that apologetics books typically lack: it has sweeping breadth without being simplistic, it draws deeply on recent scholarship while remaining completely accessible, and it plumbs theoretical depths while offering practical, relevant wisdom. The result is a book wonderfully suited for the classroom and the nonacademic Christian reader alike."  
\--__Michael J. Murray__, John Templeton Foundation  
  
"\[Taylor\] employs the tools of analytic philosophy in a manner that is accessible to nonspecialists and integrates historical and biblical evidences in his defense of Christian faith. . . . Taylor is to be commended for envisioning the discipline of apologetics to be done within the context of Christian discipleship. . . . \[The book\] is irenic and balanced in its presentation of arguments. . . . Taylor covers a wide breadth of issues. . . . \[The text\] cover\[s\] many issues found in traditional introductory books on Christian apologetics. Yet, the text is distinct in that it goes beyond these familiar yet important matters to include discussions that have again emerged in contemporary philosophy of religion and philosophical theology, which was certainly refreshing to read. . . . Taylor has provided a very informative and thorough introductory textbook on Christian apologetics. It is certainly a welcomed addition to the field."  
\--__Patrick T. Smith__, Philosophia Christi   
"Taylor steers a middle course between 'an overemphasis on reason and an overemphasis on faith.'. . . While there is nothing here that contradicts Catholic or Orthodox Christianity (and much in support), this text defends Christianity more broadly. . . . The text is readable and ideally suited for introductory courses on Christian apologetics, especially at the undergraduate level, and at evangelical institutions."  
\--__Glenn M. Harden__, Religious Studies Review   
"Taylor wrote this work as a college textbook with outlines of each chapter, lists of terms and people in each chapter, and review questions. It is both well-organized and highly user-friendly. . . . Taylor carefully crafted his work to help Christians understand who they are and what they believe as they are bombarded by the contemporary philosophies of our day. From a missiological perspective, the author approaches his subject with a Western mindset. He does an excellent job."  
\--__John F. Easterling__, Missiology

__James E. Taylor__ (PhD, University of Arizona) is professor of philosophy at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He formerly taught at Bowling Green State University.

Questions about the truthfulness of Christianity deserve thoughtful, balanced, and reasonable answers. James Taylor provides a fresh, comprehensive survey of the many methods of Christian apologetics using a unique, whole-person approach. He addresses core apologetics issues facing Christians in the twenty-first century, including the evidence for God's existence, the challenge of evil, the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, world religions, and more.  
  
This accessible text, now in paper, will appeal to students and all who wrestle with intellectual obstacles to faith. Each chapter contains an outline, summary, list of basic terms, reflection and discussion questions, and guide to further reading. Chapter overviews and sidebars enhance the text.

A fresh, comprehensive survey of the many methods of Christian apologetics using a unique, whole-  
person approach.

__Contents__   
Introduction: I Believe, but Help My Unbelief!  
__Part 1: Apologetics and Commitment__ 1. A Reason for the Hope Within: The Nature of Apologetics  
2. Faith and Human Wisdom: Evidentialist Apologetics  
3. Jerusalem and Athens: More Objections to Apologetics  
4. A God-Shaped Vacuum: The Relevance of Apologetics  
5. Ears to Hear and Eyes to See: Apologetics and the Heart  
6. Critics, Seekers, and Doubters: Audiences for Apologetics  
__Part 2: Commitment to God__ 7. The Global Village: Worldview Options  
8. The Lord Our God Is One: Monotheism  
9. In the Beginning: Cosmological Explanations  
10. What the Heavens Declare: Teleological Explanations  
11. Why Do the Righteous Suffer? The Problem of Evil  
12. A God Who Hides Himself: The Problem of Evidence  
__Part 3: Commitment to God in Christ__ 13. Who Do You Say I Am? The Person of Jesus  
14. Lazarus, Come Forth: The Miracles of Jesus  
15. He Is Risen Indeed! The Resurrection of Jesus  
16. The Word Became Flesh: The Trinity and the Incarnation  
17. The Sheep and the Goats: Salvation and Damnation  
18. No Other Name: The Problem of Religious Pluralism I  
19. East Meets West: The Problem of Religious Pluralism II  
__Part 4: Contemporary Challenges to Christian Commitment__ 20. The Spirit of Truth: Commitment, Canon, and Community  
21. The Spirit of the Age: Critiques from the Social Sciences  
22. The Origin of Species: Christianity and Natural Selection  
23. The Dust of the Earth: Resurrection, Minds, and Bodies  
24. The Death of God: Postmodern Challenges to Christianity  
25. It's All Relative: Cultural Differences and Moral Universalism  
Conclusion: Cultivating Christian Commitment  
Other Books on Christian Apologetics  
Index

Taylor, James E.

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Acknowledgments

Introduction:  I Believe, but Help My Unbelief!

Part 1:  Apologetics and Commitment

1.  A Reason for the Hope Within: The Nature of Apologetics

2.  Faith and Human Wisdom: Evidentialist Apologetics

3.  Jerusalem and Athens: More Objections to Apologetics

4.  A God-Shaped Vacuum: The Relevance of Apologetics

5.  Ears to Hear and Eyes to See: Apologetics and the Heart

6.  Critics, Seekers, and Doubters: Audiences for Apologetics

Part 2:  Commitment to God

7.  The Global Village: Worldview Options

8.  The Lord Our God Is One: Monotheism

9.  In the Beginning: Cosmological Explanations

10.  What the Heavens Declare: Teleological Explanations

11.  Why Do the Righteous Suffer? The Problem of Evil

12.  A God Who Hides Himself: The Problem of Evidence

Part 3:  Commitment to God in Christ

13.  Who Do You Say I Am? The Person of Jesus

14.  Lazarus, Come Forth: The Miracles of Jesus

15.  He Is Risen Indeed! The Resurrection of Jesus

16.  The Word Became Flesh: The Trinity and the Incarnation

17.  The Sheep and the Goats: Salvation and Damnation

18.  No Other Name: The Problem of Religious Pluralism I

19.  East Meets West: The Problem of Religious Pluralism II

Part 4:  Contemporary Challenges to Christian Commitment

20.  The Spirit of Truth: Commitment, Canon, and Community

21.  The Spirit of the Age: Critiques from the Social Sciences

22.  The Origin of Species: Christianity and Natural Selection

23.  The Dust of the Earth: Resurrection, Minds, and Bodies

24.  The Death of God: Postmodern Challenges to Christianity

25. It's All Relative: Cultural Differences and Moral Universalism

Conclusion:  Cultivating Christian Commitment

Other Books on Christian Apologetics

Index

Notes

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