On Jesus

This volume in the Wadsworth Philosophers Series (Wadsworth, 2003) introduces Jesus as a genuine philosopher with a well-developed worldview. It defends the claim that Jesus is a philosopher, looks at his argument forms, his worldview, and his claims about himself. It further relates Jesus thought to issues in contemporary philosophy and ethics. This readable but thoughtful book is ideal for philosophy or theology courses, as well as for the inquiring unbeliever or aspiring believer who is interested in understanding a side of Jesus not usually considered.

Table of Contents
Preface
1. Was Jesus a Philosopher?
2. Jesus in History
3. Jesus' Use of Argument
4. Jesus' Metaphysics
5. Jesus' Epistemology
6. The Ethics of Jesus
7. Jesus' View of Women
8. "Who Do You Say That I Am?"
Bibliography

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On Pascal

This volume in the Wadsworth Philosophers Series (Wadsworth, 2003) covers every aspect of Pascal's thinking, but focuses on his defense of Christianity. It both introduces Pascal (a very misunderstood philosopher) and relates his ideas to contemporary debates in science, philosophy, and ethics. This book is a candidate for classes in the history of philosophy as well as those in apologetics.

Table of Contents
Preface 1. Pascal: Known and Unknown
2. A Short Life of Pascal
3. Scientist and Philosopher of Science
4. Theological Controversy
5. The Character and Plan of the Pensees
6. God: To Prove or Not to Prove?
7. Skepticism and the Hidden God
8. Deposed Royalty
9. Wagering a Life on God
10. Christ, Spirituality, and the Meaning of Life
Bibliography

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Dictionary of Contemporary Religion in the Western World

This dictionary (InterVarsity Press, 2002) provides unique and valuable access to a burgeoning world of religions, spiritualities and religious movements. It offers an overview of the contemporary blooms of perennial species--Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity--but not to the neglect of Confucianism, Jainism, Shintoism, Taoism, Tantrism and Zoroastrianism. Even the cultural influence and interaction of religion is mapped in a minilibrary of articles on "Religion and . . ."--the arts, the environment, education, globalization, human rights, media, philosophy, politics, psychology, science, sexuality and so forth. A panoply of new religious movements is unfurled in articles ordering them under their mother religions or native soils. And the hybrid buds of new age spiritualities and therapies, psychedelic spirituality and parapsychology, neopaganism, and UFOism, as well as other contemporary and postmodern religious impulses are carefully probed.

Among one-volume reference books on religion, this dictionary distinguishes itself by its profile. It will be a sought-after resource for ministers and religious leaders, teachers and students, educational and church libraries, and anyone seriously engaged in the changing interface between religion and culture.

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Truth Decay: Defending Christianity Against the Challenge of Postmodernism

While postmodernism contains some truthful insights (despite its attempt to dethrone truth), its basic tenets as intellectually flawed and hostile to Christian views. This spirited book (InterVarsity Press, 2000) presents a solid, biblical and logical perspective, unveils how truth has come under attack and shows how it can be defended in the vital areas of theology, apologetics, ethics and the arts.

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The Soul in Cyberspace

This book (Wipf & Stock, 1999) evaluates the new information technologies, paying attention to the ways in which these impact our imaginations and language. Ken Myers writes, "Groothuis has done a great service in alerting us to the temptations that will challenge the twenty-first century church, and in providing the tools to discern what is real, what is true, and what is to be treasured."

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Are All Religions One?

This concise and helpful booklet (InterVarsity Press, 1996) examines the basic doctrines of great world religions, compares them to Christianity, shows why all religions are not one, and assures readers that diverse people can find unity at the foot of Christ's cross.

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Jesus in an Age of Controversy

Who is Jesus? Best-selling books challenge us to rethink what we thought we knew. The "Jesus Seminar" makes headlines with its systematic attempts to undermine the accuracy of the Gospel accounts. New Age teachings about Jesus have found their way into many pulpits.

In response to this confusion, Jesus in an Age of Controversy (Harvest House, 1996; Wipf & Stock, 2002) provides a straightforward, easy to understand study of the questionable foundations and faulty conclusions of these new views. This important book provides the historical and logical evidence that confirms biblical teachings about Jesus. It will enable you to defend your faith against attack, help those struggling with questions and doubts, and encourage you with the overwhelming weight of evidence that confirms that Jesus is the only Savior and Lord.

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Deceived by the Light

Exploring a variety of testimonies about near-death experiences, most notably that of Betty Eadie in her book Embraced by the Light, this book (Harvest House, 1995; Wipf & Stock, 2002) affirms that the Bible alone reveals all we need to know about life, death, and eternity. It lays out the clear--and sometimes surprising--teaching of Scripture, and it straightforwardly addresses the fears and questions many people have about death and what comes after.

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Christianity That Counts

This collection of essays (Baker Books, 1994) explores Christianity's impact on contemporary culture, covering topics like the prolife movement, eco-theology, and the ideas of Joseph Campbell.

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The New Age Jesus

This booklet (InterVarsity Press, 1992) examines New Age claims for Jesus and weighs them against the teachings of the Bible and the church. It offers a careful, solid defense for why Jesus was exactly who he claimed to be--the Son of God.

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Confronting the New Age

This book (InterVarsity Press, 1988) won a 1990 Christianity Today Readers' Choice Award. It offers readers an action plan for stemming the tide of the New Age Movement through witnessing to New Age adherents and exposing New Age influences in business, public education, psychology and contemporary culture.

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The New Age Movement

This booklet (InterVarsity Press, 1986) concisely and clearly introduces six major beliefs of the New Age Movement, describes how its influence is growing in contemporary culture, and discusses how Christians should respond.

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Unmasking the New Age

During the 1980s, the New Age has shifted out of the counterculture into the mainstream of society. Today its effects are felt in almost every aspect of life--medicine, politics, science, psychology and even religion. This book (InterVarsity Press, 1986) describes how the New Age combines Eastern mysticism with Western optimism and explains why it has become so popular. A thorough, biblical analysis also helps Christians know how to respond to this aggressive movement.

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