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The standard for Christian apologetics, this systematic approach presents both the methods and reasons for defending Christianity.
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ISBN 0801038227 EAN 9780801038228 UPC 000000253532
Pages 400
Dimensions: Length: 8.96" Width: 6.01" Height: 0.94" Weight: 1.09 lbs.
Release Date Mar 1, 1988
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Geisler defends the Christian faith. He starts with methodology and tries to find a criterion for truth. Then he goes on to theistic apologetics, and defends a theistic worldview. The last part deals with Christian apologetics. He deals with the deity and authority of Jesus Christ. And he also deals with the inspiration and authority of the Bible.
Utter Failure in it's Objective Aug 1, 2006
Geisler stresses that we must have an objective test for the truth of a world-view. He posits the test of undeniability and unaffirmability. Namely, whatever is undeniable is true, and whatever is unaffirmable is false.
He then says that he'll show that every world-view except Theism is unaffirmable, and that Theism is the only affirmable and undeniable world-view.
Then Geisler discards the test in the very next chapter when he deals with Deism! He never shows how Deism is unaffirmable, but only that it's "inadequate" (p 171).
He criticizes Deism as inconsistent for believing that God doesn't intervene in the world by saying that once the Deist accepts Creation he must also accept the possibility of other miracles. Even if this is granted, this doesn't automatically mean that miracles happen! The possible does not equal the actual Mr. Geisler!
He also claims that "if God was concerned enough about man to create him, it would seem to follow that he would be concerned enough to intervene on his behalf." Thank you for your opinion Mr. Geisler, but why don't you show instead how the position is "unaffirmable" as you promised?
The first section of the book is worth the read but I give it 1 star because it completely failed to meet it's objective of showing all non-theisms unaffirmable and theism as undeniable.
Very Thorough Jun 29, 2006
A very thorough treatment of numerous philosophical systems. Well reasoned and complete regarding the systems addressed. One reviewer criticized Geisler for not addressing certain subjects, but that does not appear to be Geisler's intent, and is therefore an unfair criticism. That being said, I prefer Kreeft and Tacelli's book, and they do address additional questions of interest. Over all, a valuable addition to your library.
Best Apologetic Text I've Encountered Mar 13, 2006
Admittedly, I'm not thoroughly read in Christian but have sufficient background to recognize Geisler as standing head and shoulders above others. I do have some criticism of this text, particularly the first several chapters. To put things briefly, Geisler is not a historian of philosophy and presents interpretations of key philosophers that are not entirely accurate in order to make his counterarguments seem more powerful. I think is important because there are stronger and more convincing readings of these philosophers that would strongly challenge Geisler's arguments. This has the unfortunate dilemma of Geisler either being unaware of what these thinkers may be saying or unable to confront these stronger arguments. Bottom line, though, pretty good stuff as long as you're not arguing with a philosophy professor.
Great text on Christian apologetics Apr 1, 2005
Dr.Geisler is a well known and respected bible scholar and apologetist. His book is used in seminary and bible colleges all over the U.S. and Canada. He is a defender of the truth of the Christian faith and world view. In this text Dr. Geisler covers these world views in his assentment and then exposes them in light of Christian world view, views like rationalism, agnosticism, fideism, experientialism, evidentialism, pragmatism, combinationalism, deism, pantheism, panentheism, atheism, theism, etc. This text will and has stand the test of time. Dr. Geisler, the church of Jesus Christ thanks you for your service to the Lord.
