Proofs of God Classical Arguments from Tertullian to Barth by Matthew Levering (

Description: Proofs of God Classical Arguments from Tertullian to Barth by Matthew Levering A leading theologian offers a historical survey of the proofs of Gods existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Leading theologian Matthew Levering presents a thoroughgoing critical survey of the proofs of Gods existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism. Beginning with Tertullian and ending with Karl Barth, Levering covers twenty-one theologians and philosophers from the early church to the modern period, examining how they answered the critics of their day. He also shows the relevance of the classical arguments to contemporary debates and challenges to Christianity. In addition to students, this book will appeal to readers of apologetics. Notes Leading theologian Matthew Levering presents a thoroughgoing critical survey of the proofs of Gods existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism. Shows the relevance of the classical arguments to contemporary debates. Back Cover "This is the best kind of book: intellectually serious, lucid, and covering a topic of great importance and perennial interest. Leverings interlocutors range in date from the second century to the twentieth, and he is a judicious and lively interpreter of them. For a reliable depiction of the Christian enterprise of thinking about reason and the question of Gods existence, this is the book to read."-- Paul J. Griffiths , Duke Divinity School"A splendid survey; ideal for students and for the intellectually curious of every vocation. Levering fits an enormous range of information in a small space without any sacrifice of detail or clarity."-- David Bentley Hart , author of The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss "Leverings work is a careful, scholarly treatment of the history of attempts to argue for and against the existence of God. Levering recognizes the limits of such arguments and understands that they do not provide the kind of knowledge of God that Christian faith considers necessary for true relation to God. Nevertheless, he defends the value of such arguments as pointing to a mystery and majesty that requires Christian revelation to fully understand. The book is especially good in retrieving the contributions of patristic and medieval thinkers and gives a helpful account of the work of more recent thinkers, such as Maurice Blondel, Pierre Rousselot, and R Author Biography Matthew Levering (PhD, Boston College) is the James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology at Mundelein Seminary, University of Saint Mary of the Lake, in Mundelein, Illinois. He previously taught at the University of Dayton. Levering is the author of numerous books, including The Theology of Augustine, Engaging the Doctrine of Revelation, and Ezra & Nehemiah in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible series. Table of Contents ContentsIntroduction1. Patristic and Medieval Arguments for Gods ExistenceTertullianGregory of NazianzusAugustineJohn of DamascusAnselmThomas AquinasWilliam of Ockham2. Reformation and Enlightenment ViewsJohn CalvinMichel de MontaigneFrancisco SuárezRené DescartesBlaise PascalDavid HumeImmanuel Kant3. Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century ResponsesJohn Henry NewmanMaurice BlondelPierre RousselotLudwig WittgensteinRéginald Garrigou-LagrangeMartin HeideggerKarl BarthConclusion Long Description Leading theologian Matthew Levering presents a thoroughgoing critical survey of the proofs of Gods existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism. Beginning with Tertullian and ending with Karl Barth, Levering covers twenty-one theologians and philosophers from the early church to the modern period, examining how they answered the critics of their day. He also shows the relevance of the classical arguments to contemporary debates and challenges to Christianity. In addition to students, this book will appeal to readers of apologetics. Details ISBN0801097568 Author Matthew Levering Short Title PROOFS OF GOD Language English ISBN-10 0801097568 ISBN-13 9780801097560 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Birth 1971 Affiliation Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti, Michigan Myser Fellow Center for Ethic Pages 256 Year 2016 DEWEY 212.1 Publication Date 2016-04-19 Subtitle Classical Arguments from Tertullian to Barth UK Release Date 2016-04-19 Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group Place of Publication Ada, MI Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-04-19 NZ Release Date 2016-04-19 US Release Date 2016-04-19 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101388667;

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