• Approaching Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction to Key Thinkers, Concepts, Methods and Debates, By Anthony C. Thiselton
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    Approaching Philosophy of Religion

    An Introduction to Key Thinkers, Concepts, Methods and Debates

    by Anthony C. Thiselton

    Encountering philosophy of religion for the first time, we are like explorers arriving on an uncharted coastline. This introduction from Anthony Thiselton is divided into three parts, first mapping the main approaches, then introducing us to the major ideas and thinkers, and finally giving concise explanations of all the words and phrases readers need to know.

  • Understanding Postmodernism: A Christian Perspective, By Stewart E. Kelly
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    Understanding Postmodernism

    A Christian Perspective

    by Stewart E. Kelly
    With James K. Dew Jr.

    In order for Christians to make wise decisions, we first need to understand our postmodern context. With wisdom and care, Stewart Kelly and James Dew compare fundamental postmodern principles with the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, neither rejecting every postmodernist concern nor embracing every affirmation wholesale. Instead, we are encouraged to understand the postmodern world as we seek to mature spiritually in Christ.

  • Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, By J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig
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    Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview

    by J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig

    This comprehensive and award-winning orientation to Christian philosophical foundations is now updated and expanded in a second edition, including enhanced arguments, updated bibliographies, and new chapters on atonement and the mind-body problem. This textbook from Moreland and Craig, two leaders in the field, is the keystone in any library of Christian philosophy.

  • A Little Book for New Philosophers: Why and How to Study Philosophy, By Paul Copan
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    A Little Book for New Philosophers

    Why and How to Study Philosophy

    Little Books

    by Paul Copan

    What's the point of studying philosophy when we have theology? Philosophy sometimes suffers from an inferiority complex in the church. But Paul Copan contends that it is possible to affirm theology's preeminence without diminishing the contribution of philosophy. This brief introduction surveys philosophy's basic aims and defends its function in the Christian life.

  • Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion: 300 Terms  Thinkers Clearly  Concisely Defined, By C. Stephen Evans
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    Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion

    300 Terms Thinkers Clearly Concisely Defined

    The IVP Pocket Reference Series

    by C. Stephen Evans

    Designed as a companion to the study of apologetics and philosophy of religion, this pocket dictionary by C. Stephen Evans offers 300 entries covering terms, apologists, philosophers, movements, apologetic arguments and theologies.

  • Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians, By Mark W. Foreman
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    Prelude to Philosophy

    An Introduction for Christians

    by Mark W. Foreman
    Foreword by J. P. Moreland

    Unlike a full introduction to philosophy, Mark Foreman's book is a prelude to the subject, a prolegomenon that dispels misunderstandings and explains the rationale for engaging in philosophical reasoning. Concise and straightforward, Prelude to Philosophy is a guide for those looking to embark on the "examined life."

  • Philosophy in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic, By Douglas Groothuis
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    Philosophy in Seven Sentences

    A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic

    Introductions in Seven Sentences

    by Douglas Groothuis

    Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. In this lively introduction, Douglas Groothuis upacks seven short yet pivotal sentences from the history of Western philosophy, including key ideas from Protagoras, Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Pascal and Kierkegaard.

  • The History of Christian Thought, By Jonathan Hill
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    The History of Christian Thought

    by Jonathan Hill

    In this lively and accessible introduction, Jonathan Hill offers a wealth of insight into the history of Christian thought and the colorful personalities who gave it shape and form.

  • Good Ideas from Questionable Christians and Outright Pagans: An Introduction to Key Thinkers and Philosophies, By Steve Wilkens
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    Good Ideas from Questionable Christians and Outright Pagans

    An Introduction to Key Thinkers and Philosophies

    by Steve Wilkens

    Steve Wilkens introduces the study of philosophy by exploring a single issue from each of these well-known philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche and Sartre.

  • Thinking About God: First Steps in Philosophy, By Gregory E. Ganssle
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    Thinking About God

    First Steps in Philosophy

    by Gregory E. Ganssle

    What is God like? What can God do? What can God know? How does God communicate? Philosopher Gregory E. Ganssle appeals to philosophy for some answers to these questions in this introduction to thinking clearly and carefully about God.

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