Whether you are a skeptic of christianity, a seeker with doubts, or a christian who needs to be better equipped to defend the faith, this contemporary collection of christian apologetics books contains intelligent yet extremely readable resources to provide evidence of the truth of the bible and a solid defense of the christian faith. People will recognize the need for a purposeful life. Since i have been working on this book people have been increasingly asking me, what do you think is the most powerful evidence for the christian faith. Lexicon news press research hinduism buddhism judaism christianity islam mormonism workshop contact twitter funded by the john templeton foundation, this scholarly endeavor issues requests for research proposals to. Everyone needs to know the benefit of a godly life.
Evidence for christianity by josh mcdowell goodreads. Born in peterborough, northamptonshire, england, william paley 17431805 was a leading anglican voice in eighteenth and nineteenth century britain. There are 100s of religions, why is christianity as a religion right. Therefore, his book stems largely from experience but from that experience, he begins to formulate a theology of mission. Complete summary of william paleys a view of the evidences of christianity.
Christian evidences focus press christ centered lessons. Were dedicated to reader privacy so we never track you. This book summarises research and provides easy to read evidences to show that christianity is reliable and true. His book became one of the bestselling works of christian apologetic that is, a defense of the reasonableness and accuracy of christianity of all. Evidence quickly became a resource for millions of believers in defense of christianity against the harshest of critics. All are available for purchase on click book images for details. William paley, a view of the evidences of christianity. Are there good reasons to believe christianity is true. I talked to him about how as a historical account it is backed up by current research. Others object, suggesting that if you have to have evidence to believe, faith really would not be faith at all. Josh is joined by his son, sean mcdowell, in this exciting new edition with.
This is a sourcebook for doubting seekers as well as current believers who need persuasive information to share with friends. Take the book written by st luke, a physician who knew how to take a history. If true, christianity is the most important fact for every human being. So the whole human race also lives in a state of flight from god hiding from the very god on. After reading this information, hopefully you will discover an evidencebased foundation for a belief in christianity to share with others. This fresh exploration shows how, when the epistle is read through the eyes of firstcentury, jewish christians, its obscure references and allusions yield tremendous riches.
But the same narratives also present us with mankind fallen and living in rebellion against god. In a highly readable format, the book provides compelling evidence for the truth of the bible and christianitys claims. Pages in category books critical of christianity the following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total. Scholarly, wellwritten, and exhaustively researched, evidence for christianity presents a powerful case for why christianity is both true and real.
At least, where is there the most tension, and why are these points of tension not dealbreakers for you. This section deals primarily with refuting the main arguments that christians put forth for the bible being the word of god and also to provide arguments that further prove that christianity is a false religion. Presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied works. The epistle to the hebrews is one of the most beautifully written and theologically dense books of the new testament. Christian evidences focus press the chance that higher life forms might have emerged in this way big bang is comparable with the chance that a tornado sweeping through a junk yard might assemble a boeing 747 from the materials therein. Evidence for christianity christian book distributors. Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses. Once in a generation a historian will redefine his field, producing a book that demands to be reada product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill. A view of the evidences of christianity open library. How the worlds most notorious atheist changed his mind. It looks a fossils, cosmology, archaeology, history, science and much more in an honest way providing logical and sensible evidence to show that christianity is reliable and not only worth considering but above all else is true. This book is based on the expectation that, with a growing number of adults becoming increasingly skeptical toward christianity, there is a need. The following sections of this bookrags literature study guide is offprint from gales for students series. Evidences for christianity christian apologetics and evidences for the christian faith.
He is within the evangelical tradition of protestant christianity, and is the author or coauthor of some 77 books. Evidence for christianity by josh mcdowell, paperback barnes. Evidence for god gravity true for you but not or me. The mathematical proof for christianity is irrefutable. John oakes is now preaching regularly for the bakersfield church of christ, so we will be posting all of his sermons here. Christianity builds on past events and believes for the future fulfillment of all of gods prophecies and promises. In the book, he indicates that he is still open to christianity, although there are many issues to resolve before that becomes a possibility. In the first edition of evidence that demands a verdict, josh mcdowell armed thoughtful christians with historical documentation and modern scholarship, bearing witness to the truth of the bible. Subjects include the leading features of jesus message, god the father and the infinite value of the human soul, and large sections on the gospel in relation to certain problems, and the gospel in history. Allah or jesus a former muslim investigates the evidence for islam and christianity. He states early in the book that this is simply an historical approach to the question, what is christianity. Evidence for the christian faith higher education most intellectual atheists do not struggle with christianty over this sort of evidence. Drawing upon rigorous scholarship of countless authorities and historical evidence, mcdowell provides evidences beyond a reasonable doubt that christ was.
Christian or nonchristian, pick up a copy of this book its all you need for an extraordinary life. Dever, cited in gordon govier, biblical archaeologys dusty little secret, christianity today, october 2003, 38. In this blog, let me share with you some of the most amazing books that have been written throughout the ages about christian apologetics. Dever, save us from postmodern malarkey, bar, marchapril 2000, 28. Whats so great about christianity by dinesh dsouza. Joslin josh mcdowell is a christian apologist, evangelist, and writer. Evidence for christianity is mcdowells compelling answer to the hard questions so many christians are afraid to discuss.
Evidence of christianity ebook evidence of christianity by william paley. William paley was an 18th century british christian apologist, ph. In chapter one, i outline a biblical framework that we try to use throughout the book to answer that question. The ethics of christianity by eghosa aiwuyo, paperback. He explained why he committed his research to writing. Paley considers many historical and biblical factors.
Publication date 1886 topics bible, apologetics publisher cincinnati. Evidence for christianity evidence for christianity website. A critique of beliefs and evidence bill zuersher on. Paley considers many historical and biblical factors, such as the legitimacy of ancient jewish prophecy, the fulfillment of prophecies in the new testament. Religionfacts does not necessarily endorse the contents of these books.
What is the most powerful evidence for the christian faith. Introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, criticism and critical essays. Drawing upon rigorous scholarship of countless authorities and historical evidence, mcdowell provides evidences beyond a reasonable doubt that christ was exactly who he said he was, sent to do exactly what god his father commissioned him to. Recommended apologetics books on creation and evolution. Evidence of christianity is a classic religious studies text by. Christianity this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a. A comprehensive history of christianity around the globe, this book is a massive work of scholarship filled with information about how the church interacts with history and culture and how it has changed over time and in different regions.
Possible earliest evidence of christianity resurrected. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Read lectures on the evidence of christianity in the nineteenth century from author albert barnes. It becomes the ideal means for delving deeply into catholicisms most foundational beliefs. We have only 150 staff but run one of the worlds top websites. Make sure you read my list of 10 books that prove christianity is true.
Any of these books will surely help you build a strong and unshakable faith. This book is based on the expectation that, with a growing number of adults becoming increasingly skeptical toward christianity, there is a need for a solid body of persuasive evidence to be presented to them. Evidences of christianity by mcgarvey, john williams, 18291911. It is impossible that christianity is not gods revelation of truth to man. Though often perceived as the religion of the book, christianity is only rightly understood as an ontological relationship with. Guide printing and publishing company collection princeton. Learn how its wisdom, its prophecies, and its internal consistency point to a single divine. For example, in the book of mormon, proper names of places and people have no substantiation from outside sources.
Evidence of christianity ebook christian book distributors. Donovan discusses some major flaws with the common perception of mission work. Yet the bible has been the most analyzed, assaulted and tested book of human history. In my opinion, the two most compelling books on christianity proper are reason for god by timothy keller and mere christianity by c. The only book youll ever need to read about christianity. And the best marriages around us are the ones who have walked through difficulty, sought out counseling, read, studied, and equipped themselves for the challenges of staying married and happy in our current culture. He presents evidence in support of the bible, christ, and his resurrection from a historical and scholarly perspective, bringing to light writings.
Some folks believe that in order to have faith in christ, you must examine certain evidence and draw a conclusion. In evidence of christianity, paley argues for the truth of christianity by providing his readers with evidence in favor of the bibles authenticity and the existence of god and miracles. This remarkable book provides a critical overview of christian beliefs and the evidence for them. Graduating from christs college, university of cambridge, in 1763, paley became a tutor at the college in 1766, teaching moral philosophy, divinity, and greek testament. This little book concisely shows you why christianity is true and what that means for you. Evidences of christianity by william paley free ebook. The 10 best books for skeptics of christianity in 2020. The ethics of christianity was written for the fact that. There is no doubt that the evidence for christianity has grown substantially since the book first released in 1972. Find more christian classics for theology and bible study at bible study tools.
Whether debating marxists, college professors, or islamic. So, are christianity and libertarianism compatible. Charts of apologetics and christian evidences deals with every aspect of apologetics, from the reasons for apologetics, to various apologetic methods and their presuppositions, to different apologetic approaches, to specific. He renounces all mission work that is uses western christianity as the road map of how a newlyformed church should look. There are, of course, tons of great christian books about marriage. Thats right, all we need is the price of a paperback book to sustain a nonprofit library the whole world depends on. I assume that by right we are referring to what makes christianity true as opposed to the other worldviews. It doesnt take faith to believe that one plus one equals two, and it doesnt take faith to identify the religion which has mathematical certainty in its corner. Nevertheless, it is important for the reader to note that such evidence does exist. A collection of handselected books on christianity, chosen on the basis of apparent usefulness and quality. Apologeticsthe intellectual defense of the christian faithis an important topic at a time when postmodernism, relativism, and religious pluralism are prevalent.
There have been some stellar books published in the last months of 2016 in the area where faith, spirituality, history, science and culture meet. His bestknown book is evidence that demands a verdict, which was ranked th in christianity todays list of most influential evangelical books published after world war ii. The author of the reformation returns with the definitive history of christianity for our time. Christianity not a religion of the book oct 8, 2008. The book is quite readable without being overly technical, so it is recommended for all readers of this site. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. You would classify this sort of evidence as soft science. I believe that you will find that both writers approach the subject with intellectual honesty.
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