Book Recommendations (for apologetics)

[PC1]

Please share and recommend any good books on apologetics you've found.

I'd like to start with a gem that seems to have flown under the radar for the most part. It's called I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, and was written by Norman Geisler (a philosopher) and Frank Turek (a theologian). To give you an idea of how strong this book is, the back cover has several quotes of praise from prominent leaders in the Christian apologetics game such as David Limbaugh, Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, Philip Johnson, Hank Hanegraaf, Cal Thomas, and William Dembski.

This book covers virtually every spectrum of the modern-day attack on Christianity (its nearly 450 pages) and essentially flips the tables. They cover every aspect I can think of; logic, philosophy, science, morals, theology, and the historical reliability of the New Testament. I'm no stranger to the attacks on Christianity and I must say, their book is air-tight. This introduces so many strong logical tactics and proofs for every field they cover. Along the way the concepts of materialism and naturalism get absolutely destroyed. Of the entire book I only found a small flaw, and it just a contradiction in their argument from design which really amounted to nothing. It's also a very entertaining read as they include many real-life experiences and debates they've had on the subject matter. If your faith is short of 100% (and whos isn't?) then I'd highly recommend you buy this one, I know I can say after reading this I haven't ever seriously questioned my faith again.

[Goose]

Please share and recommend any good books on apologetics you've found.

I'd like to start with a gem that seems to have flown under the radar for the most part. It's called I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, and was written by Norman Geisler (a philosopher) and Frank Turek (a theologian). To give you an idea of how strong this book is, the back cover has several quotes of praise from prominent leaders in the Christian apologetics game such as David Limbaugh, Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, Philip Johnson, Hank Hanegraaf, Cal Thomas, and William Dembski.

This book covers virtually every spectrum of the modern-day attack on Christianity (its nearly 450 pages) and essentially flips the tables. They cover every aspect I can think of; logic, philosophy, science, morals, theology, and the historical reliability of the New Testament. I'm no stranger to the attacks on Christianity and I must say, their book is air-tight. This introduces so many strong logical tactics and proofs for every field they cover. Along the way the concepts of materialism and naturalism get absolutely destroyed. Of the entire book I only found a small flaw, and it just a contradiction in their argument from design which really amounted to nothing. It's also a very entertaining read as they include many real-life experiences and debates they've had on the subject matter. If your faith is short of 100% (and whos isn't?) then I'd highly recommend you buy this one, I know I can say after reading this I haven't ever seriously questioned my faith again.

This is going to sound very strange, but for me some of the best apologetics is by people like Dawkins and Erhman. Let me explain. I had the God Delusion by Dawkins and Misquoting Jesus by Ehrman recommended by a sceptic. I was told I would never look at Christianity the same - that I should be prepared to have my faith shaken to it's foundations. Every time I read a book like one of these it's confirmed again to me that there are no good intellectual arguments that should cause one to abandon the Christian faith. I find it edifying to my faith when the hardest hitting sceptics have little to offer in the way of new arguments or evidence against Christianity. They may certainly raise questions and valid concerns, but that is a far cry from proving Christianity false. It's actually rather fun reading these works and picking out the fallacies. I would try and see how I might rebut them. Then, go and find a Christian apologetic rebuttal to these types of books. Try to see if my rebuttals are close to the ones presented by the Christian apologist. I would try to find rebuttals or fallacies that the Christian apologist did not notice or think to present.

Once one understands a few important premises, reading these types of critical books becomes much easier.

1. Publishers generally want sensationalism in reading material targeted to the general public. Very few people want to read a scholarly work that demonstrates mainstream Christianity is rock solid. The guy riding the train to work in the morning wants to read about the secret or conspiracy.

2. Satan's real goal is to cause a Christian to doubt and become apathetic toward God. Satan does not need a Christian to become an evangelical atheist (that would just be a bonus).

3. All arguments contain fallacies. (Yes, even Christian ones can contain fallacies.) No human argument is infallible. Learning to recognize logical fallacies in an argument is one of the best forms of protection a Christian can shield one's self with.

4. EVERYONE has an axe to grind. ESPECIALLY the ones that tell us they don't have an axe to grind.

[servant]

I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, and was written by Norman Geisler (a philosopher) and Frank Turek (a theologian).

Thanks for the heads up PC1 I will make it the next book I buy. I would recommend two books that I think blow any away today.

The first is by Dinesh D'Souza. Pick the book up here book . I would also recommend watching his debate against Daniel Dennett here . Enjoy.

The second book is not a new one but old one by Dr. Gregory Boyd. Pick the book up here book . This book has some strong arguments for Christianity. Dr. Boyds dad was a skeptic and 70 years old when they started writing letters to each other. They corresponded for 2 years with letters and at the end his dad becomes a Christian. Great apologetics book.

[Salt Agent]

Greetings from Salt Agent in Szczecin, Poland,

Good to hear the books that you recommend. I like the point about reading those books that the skeptics say will cause me to reconsider my views or discard my faith.

My wife and i work with international students and graduates from around the world. six countries on three continents and different world views. Muslim, Catholic, protestant and not sure/relativism/pluralism/syncretism.

One of the best books i have read in a long time is Why Mike's Not a Christian. Author is Ben Young. This one is very good apologetics and it is great because it is written for the nonbeliever, who is seeking, and/or the Christian who wants to better defend the faith. We have believers from 3 churches, and Muslims and "other" who all come together and have great discussion and dialogue in a safe, laid back environment.

Grace and Peace.

Salt Agent.