Geisler apologetics library contains the full text of a dozen geisler books on apologetics to provide accessible, reliable, and thoughtful answers on how to defend christianity against skeptical claims. Thousands have turned to geisler for spiritual insight, theological acumen, or simply to learn how to understand the christian faith in the context of skeptical opposition. Recommended apologetics book directory top 16 apologetics podcasts. This he did in great abundance, for jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines. Geislers initial goal is to establish an adequate test for truth, and from there to. Geisler was the founder and first president of the evangelical philosophical society, a president of the evangelical theological society, and the founder and first president of the international society of christian apologetics. Christian apologetics addresses issues such as deism, theism, christs authority, and inspiration of the bible. Defining apologetics apologetics may be simply defined as the defense of the christian faith. He has also authored many scholarly articles on a wide range of theological and philosophical topics. Biographical reflections about norm geisler by winfried corduan xxxv. Bakers encyclopedia of christian apologetics, edited by norman geisler, is not only a rich encyclopedia for reference but because of the authors remarkable penchant for making abstract and difficult truths both comprehensible and applicable to daily life, the book has value to the whole christian community.
The geisler christian apologetics collection 8 volumes. Jun 05, 2011 norman geisler 12 points that proves christianity is true overview. Jul 17, 2017 even many otherwise fine bible scholars, such as dr. Christian apologetics continues in modern times in a wide variety of forms. A comprehensive a to z guide to defending the christian faith. Norman geisler is well known in the small world of christian apologists. It also provides an explanation of a truthtest that works and why. Norman leo geisler july 21, 1932 july 1, 2019 was an american christian systematic theologian and philosopher. However, this cannot mean that there is no evidence for gods existence, since paul.
Even though i prefer to deal in the realm of evidential historical and scientific apologetics, this book helped me to understand that many times we need to go deeper than that. Like billy graham, norman geisler is a integral evangelical link to the realm of roman catholicism and thus consequently considers catholicism a valid expression of christianity. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical. He served as a professor at trinity evangelical seminary, dallas theological seminary, and liberty university. Geisler 19322019 taught at top evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and was distinguished professor of apologetics and theology. Even many otherwise fine bible scholars, such as dr. In our pluralistic, post christian world, the need to be able to clearly and confidently explain why you believe what you believe has never been greater. He has spoken or debated in some 26 countries on six continents.
Geisler 19322019 taught at top evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and was distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at veritas evangelical seminary in murrieta, california. The big book of christian apologetics kindle edition, by normal geisler. A lie in my right hand idolatry and empirical apologetics. Evangelical norman geisler, lutheran john warwick montgomery and.
Norman geisler christianity and the need for apologetics. Among others, his treatise on apologetics christian apologetics and his book on new age apologetics in the new age are still very much appreciated. Clear, concise definitions of various worldviews and explanations of why their truthtests fail. The baker encyclopedia of christian apologetics or the big book of christian.
Norman geisler 12 points that proves christianity is true overview. His work in the area is very extensive and he produced an impressive list of books and publications. Learn how to do apologetics in the twentyfirst century with ravi zacharias. Geisler clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and challenges, and offers classic apologetic arguments.
The big book of christian apologetics is a comprehensive resource designed to equip you with information to help you defend and explain your faith to anyone, anywhere. Jul 24, 2008 norman geisers masterful work, christian apologetics, is a very thorough textbook that builds a strong epistemological foundation before even addressing christian truth. Nov 30, 1975 at a time when the christian church faces an everincreasing challenge from a secular and pluralistic culture, leading apologist norman geisler provides a substantive resource for answering the challenge. He is the author of more than seventy books, including the baker encyclopedia of christian apologetics. Read the big book of christian apologetics an a to z guide by norman l. The apologetics library offers a wide variety of reference works, including introductions, encyclopedias, handbooks, and individual monographs addressing everything from islam, to cults, modern criticism, and more. Geisler is an evangelical scholar, christian apologist, and the authorcoauthor of over fifty christian books defending the christian faith by means of logic, evidence, and philosophy. The internet addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers in this book are accurate at the time of publication. Full text of christian apologetics norman geisler see other formats. Here are three reasons why you should get the norman geisler apologetics library 12 vols. Philosophical foundations for a christian worldview tactics. Geisler is cofounder and former dean of southern evangelical seminary. Baker encyclopedia of christian apologetics norman l.
Definition statements are devoid of content and say nothing about the world. Geisler advocates the view called graded absolutism, which is a theory of moral absolutism which resolves the objection to absolutism that in moral conflicts we are obligated to opposites. Read the big book of christian apologetics by norman l. High impact apologetics featuring frank turek christian apologist, speaker, and bestselling author. Geisler is one of the most theologically and biblically perceptive christian thinkers of our time. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions the case for the resurrection of jesus can we trust the gospels. There are many examples that one might give of empirical apologetics as idolatry, but i shall mention the work of only two contemporary theologians, one american and one briton, the first a more orthodox thomist, the second a less orthodox thomist. Geisler is a christian apologist, teacher and author on the subjects of christian apologetics, philosophy and the bible dr. The big book of christian apologetics ebook by norman l. He was the cofounder of two nondenominational evangelical seminaries. Christian apologetics is a must read for anyone interested in apologetics. Geisler phd, loyola university of chicago has taught at top evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and is distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at veritas evangelical seminary in murrieta, california.
The simplicity of this definition, however, masks the complexity of the problem of defining apologetics. Buy a cheap copy of baker encyclopedia of christian. Norman leo geisler july 21, 1932 july 1, 2019 was an. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and challenges, and offers classic apologetic arguments, all with the aim of giving readers the background. Lewis who popularized the argument now known as lewiss trilemma. Christian apologetics is a branch of christian theology that defends christianity against. Multipurpose in scope and userfriendly in format, the big book of bible difficulties offers the resources of five books in one. The paperback of the the big book of christian apologetics. The best in christian apologetics resources from turek, geisler, habermas, craig, johnson, and others. Bakers encyclopedia of christian apologetics 1999 the. He wrote nearly eighty books, including the baker encyclopedia of christian apologetics, christian ethics, and systematic theology.
Christian apologetics geisler francis schaeffer trilogy 20 compelling evidences that god exists faith has its reasons. It turns out that a diversity of approaches has been taken to defining the meaning, scope, and purpose of apologetics. At a time when the christian church faces an everincreasing challenge from a secular and pluralistic culture, leading apologist norman geisler provides a substantive resource for answering the challenge. This is not an easy book to read, primarily because of the deep thought required by the subject. The baker encyclopedia of christian apologetics by norman l. He was the cofounder of two nondenominational evangelical seminaries veritas international university and southern evangelical seminary. Norman geisler is a leading scholar, educator, author and advocate in christian apologetics. Geisler is the ultimate onevolume reference for christians who seek meaningful responses to criticisms. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On many other issues, geisler reasons cogently and interprets scripture with scripture.
He is the author of more than seventy books, including the baker encyclopedia. Nov 01, 2012 buy big book of christian apologetics. He is the author of nearly eighty books, including christian ethics, 2nd ed. Norman geisers masterful work, christian apologetics, is a very thorough textbook that builds a strong epistemological foundation before even addressing christian truth.
A good starting textbook if you are interested in defense of the christian faith. Cultures rejection of biblical definitions will have. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and challenges, and offers classic apologetic arguments, all with the aim of giving readers the background to. Baker encyclopedia ofchristian apologetics norman l. Norman leo geisler was an american christian systematic theologian and philosopher. The case for the real jesus the resurrection of the son of god testing christianitys truth claims scaling the secular city christian apologetics geisler. An a to z guide a to z guides abridged edition by geisler, norman l. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and. He is recognized as an influential teacher, a discerning apologist, and a prolific author. Geisler phd, loyola university of chicago has taught at top evangelical schools for over fifty years and is distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at veritas evangelical seminary in murrieta, california. Geisler phd, loyola university of chicago has taught at leading evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and is distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at veritas evangelical seminary in murrieta, california. Baker publishing group does not endorse them or vouch for their content or permanence.
Official commentary on the icbi statements bastion books, 2011. Geislers initial goal is to establish an adequate test for truth, and from there to show that the christian worldview meets the tests for truth. Definitions of norman geisler, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of norman geisler, analogical dictionary of norman geisler english. Norman geisler, are hesitant to fully believe the words of genesis. He has authored or coauthored some 70 books and hundreds of articles in addition to teaching theology, philosophy, and apologetics on the college or graduate level for 50 years. Finally, in this very book of 1 corinthians paul gives his greatest apologetic. Geisler phd, loyola university taught theology, philosophy, and apologetics on the college or graduate level for over 50 years.
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