Alistair McGrath is a famous British theologian, professor at Oxford University, priest of the Church of England, author of about 40 books on historical theology, apologetics, natural theology and natural sciences, as well as biographical studies of leading Christians of different times (in particular, John Calvin, Thomas Torrance and Clive Lewis).
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Just apologetics
Author: Alistair McGrathCategoryDescriptionContentAuthorDetailsThis book introduces apologetics: the field of Christian thought focused on justifying key theses of the Christian faith and effectively communicating their essence to the non-Christian world. The author's goal is to introduce readers to the main topics of apologetics and provide a basic understanding of the principles and approaches. The material is presented in an accessible, interesting and informative way, and the author provides links to more complex resources so that the reader can deal with this or that issue on their own.
The book will be of interest not only to practicing apologists, pastors, and students, but also to every Christian who seeks to fulfill the Great Commission.Read moreIntroduction
1. Introduction: What is apologetics?
• Definition of apologetics
• Main themes of Christian apologetics
• Apologetics and Evangelism
• Limitations of apologetics
• Moving on
• For further reading
2. Apologetics and Modern Culture: From Modernism to Postmodernism
• Apologetics and Modernism
• The rise of postmodernism
• Apologetics and postmodernism
• The approach used in this book
• Moving on
• For further reading
3. Theological foundations of apologetics
• Put everything in context
• Apologetics and the theological perspective on reality
• Working example: a theological analysis of the cross of Christ
• Moving on
• For further reading
4. Audience characteristics: opportunities and challenges
• Apologetics for the Jews: Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2)
• Apologetics for the Greeks: Paul's Sermon in Athens (Acts 17)
• Apologetics for the Romans: Paul's Speeches at Court Sessions (Acts 24-26)
• Apologetics and Audience Types: General Principles
• Apologetics and Audience Types: Specific Features
• Moving on
• For further reading
5. The Rationality of Christian Faith
• The nature of faith
• Why is the rationality of Christianity important?
• Philosophy of science as a source for apologetics
• Explaining the essence of things: practical analysis
• Moving on
• For further reading
6. Pointers to Faith: Approaches to Apologetics
• Keys, pointers and evidence
• Key 1. Creation: the origin of the universe
• Key 2. Fine-tuning: a universe designed for life
• Key 3. Order: The structure of the physical world
• Key 4. Morality: the desire for justice
• Key 5. Desire: The instinct to return home to God
• Key 6. Beauty: The splendor of the natural world
• Key 7. Relationships: God as a Person
• Key 8. Eternity: Intuitive Hope
• Collecting keys: opening a picture
• Moving on
• For further reading
7. Pathways for Apologetics: Opening the Doors to Faith
• Paths and Apologetics: Some Reflections
• Way 1 — explanation
• Path 2 — argumentation
• Path 3 — stories
• Path 4 - images
• Moving on
• For further reading
8. Questions about faith: shaping approaches
• Questions and concerns: some basic aspects
• Example 1. Why does God allow suffering?
• Example 2. God as a crutch
• Practical application of the proposed examples
• For further reading
9. Conclusion: Develop your own apologetic approach
• Know yourself
• Learn from others
• Practice
• And finally...
Notes
Index
About the author
Alistair McGrath is a famous British theologian, professor at Oxford University, priest of the Church of England, author of about 40 books on historical theology, apologetics, natural theology and natural sciences, as well as biographical studies of leading Christians of different times (in particular, John Calvin, Thomas Torrance and Clive Lewis).
Author Alistair McGrathISBN 978-617-8295-47-9Year 2024Cover SolidPages count 224Language UkrainianWeight 325 gSize 150 x 207 x 13QuantityPrice ₴495.00dJust apologetics
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