A long-awaited major statement by pre-eminent analytic philosopher Alvin Plantinga, "Where the Conflict Really Lies" illuminates one of our society's biggest debates - the conflict between science and religion. Plantinga examines where this conflict is said to exist - looking at areas such as evolution, divine action in the world, and the scientific study of religion. He makes a case that their…
Alvin Plantinga, called by Time magazine "America's leading orthodox Protestant philosopher of God, " has had a profound impact on the philosophical discipline. This book gathers in one place Plantinga's most important work in the philosophy of religion generally and his contribution to the resurgence in Christian philosophy in particular. Organized into four sections -- "Natural Theology and A…
In Symposium, a group of Athenian aristocrats attend a party and talk about love, until the drunken Alcibiades bursts in and decides to discuss Socrates instead. Symposium gives an unsurpassed picture of the sparkling society that was Athens at the height of her empire. The setting of the other dialogues is more sombre. Socrates is put on trial for impiety, and sentenced to death. Euthyphro dis…
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In this Spectrum Multiview volume five experts in biblical hermeneutics gather to state and defend their approach to the discipline. Contributors include: Craig Blomberg with the historical-critical/grammatical approach Richard Gaffin with the redemptive-historical approach Scott Spencer with the literary/postmodern approach Robert Wall with the canonical approach Merold Westphal with the philo…
How do you know if you're ready to marry? What are the signs that a man and a woman are heading in the same direction and are right for each other? In this booklet a biblical counselor and a pastor team up to offer five pertinent questions that will help couples decide whether to commit themselves to each other for life. These questions bring to light basic convictions, assumptions, expectation…
The series of books, "School of the Prophets," has been written to spiritual children everywhere. I hope to reveal God the Father to you in such a way as to impart his life. I present our testimony before God's people to give the reason for the hope I have. —Back cover
Theologically and pastorally profound, this study of biblical hermeneutics builds on Trinitarian presuppositions, while exposing the idols that lead interpretation astray. Poythress emphasizes the interpreter's spiritual qualifications along with linguistic principles.
These and other points of contention cause some Christians to view science as a threat to their beliefs. Redeeming Science attempts to kindle our appreciation for science as it ought to be-science that could serve as a path for praising God and serving fellow human beings.
Several interpretations of Genesis and scientific evidence endeavor to demonstrate harmony: among them young-earth creationism, mature creation, the day-age theory, the analogical-day theory, and the framework hypothesis. Vern Poythress explores which is best. "Though brief, this booklet is informed, irenic and instructive. It covers all the bases in an extremely readable style, and all side…