{"product_id":"mere-apologetics-how-to-help-seekers-and-skeptics-find-faith-paperback-1","title":"Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers and Skeptics Find Faith - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlister E. McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout history there have been great and articulate defenders of the faith, from Augustine and Aquinas to Jonathan Edwards, G. K. Chesterton, Francis Schaeffer, and C. S. Lewis. But with new challenges comes the need for a fresh apologetic that specifically addresses the arguments levied against faith in our time of scientific atheism and skepticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the spirit of C. S. Lewis's \u003ci\u003eMere Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e, Alister McGrath's \u003ci\u003eMere Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e seeks to equip readers to engage gracefully and intelligently with the challenges facing the faith today while drawing appropriately on the wisdom of the past. Rather than supplying the fine detail of every apologetic issue in order to win arguments, \u003ci\u003eMere Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e teaches a method that appeals not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination. This highly accessible, easy-to-read book is perfect for pastors, teachers, students, and lay people who want to speak clearly and lovingly to the issues that confront people of faith today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to engage unbelievers with intelligence and imagination\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout history there have been great and articulate defenders of the faith. But with the new challenges of scientific atheism we see in our day, there is a need for a fresh and flexible approach to apologetics. Rather than supplying the fine detail of every apologetic issue in order to win arguments, \u003ci\u003eMere Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e teaches a method that appeals not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter discussing the biblical basis for and historical uses of apologetics, McGrath offers various approaches to sharing your faith with others. He outlines pointers to faith, such as our innate sense of longing for justice, our appreciation for beauty, the order we see in the physical world, and much more. He also shows how there are many right ways to share your faith--through explanations, arguments, stories, and images--and helps you decide which works best for your personality and your audience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Apologetics is not to be seen as a defensive and hostile reaction against the world,\" says McGrath, \"but as a welcome opportunity to exhibit, celebrate, and display the treasure chest of the Christian faith.\" If you long to commend your faith to those outside the church, \u003ci\u003eMere Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to do so gracefully and effectively. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a fresh, clear, and practical introduction to apologetics from someone who doesn't just talk about the subject but actually does it brilliantly. It is especially helpful because it avoids the fruitless wrangling between apologetic schools that stops many people from getting on with the task. \"--Os Guinness, author of \u003ci\u003eLong Journey Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMere Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers work out their own way to effectively communicate and defend the gospel. An excellent text for courses in apologetics. A great read for both beginning and experienced apologists.\"--Jim Sire, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Universe Next Door\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Over the years I have found Alister McGrath to be an insightful, wise guide on many topics. So I am pleased to recommend his book on apologetics. It is foundational, practical, and creative as well as faithful to Scripture. A fine resource indeed!\"--Paul Copan, author of \u003ci\u003eIs God a Moral Monster?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlister E. McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of theology, ministry, and education and head of the Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture at King's College, London, and president of the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e. A former atheist, he is respectful yet critical of the New Atheist movement and regularly engages in debate and dialogue with its leaders.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlister E. McGrath \u003c\/b\u003e(DPhil and DD, University of Oxford; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) is professor of theology, ministry, and education, and head of the Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture at King's College, London, and president for the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including the award-winning The Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind. A former atheist, he is respectful yet critical of the new atheist movement and regularly engages in debate and dialogue with its leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Retailing's Best (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592045367392,"sku":"9780801014161","price":37.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/Vm9TY1p0M2dVMy84WTJoTXNwRW9LQT09.webp?v=1771415702","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/mere-apologetics-how-to-help-seekers-and-skeptics-find-faith-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}