God's Rivals

Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights from the Bible and the Early Church

By Gerald R. McDermott

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 181 pages
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: February 2007

ISBN-10: 0-8308-2564-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-2564-6
IVP Order Code: 2564

Related Subjects

World Religions

In the providence of God, why are there other religions? Was the God of the Bible wise in allowing for them? Can they serve any purpose?

Gerald R. McDermott explores reflection on teaching from the Old and New Testaments and from a number of key teachers from the early church to suggest an answer to this perplexing but intriguing question. In the end McDermott provides considerable insight into the troubling clash of world religions and offers a helpful Christian response.