Creation out of Nothing: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Scientific Exploration [Paperback]

Paul Copan (Author), William Lane Craig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

The Christian church has historically believed that God created the universe out of nothing. But some theologians and non-Christian groups believe that the universe has always existed along with God. Who is correct? Does it matter?

In Creation out of Nothing, authors Paul Copan and William Lane Craig examine the biblical, philosophical, and scientific case for creation out of nothing. Furthermore, they make it clear that nothing less than the uniqueness and sovereignty of God are at stake. This book will challenge all thoughtful Christians to understand why it is important to believe in the doctrine of creation out of nothing.

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About the Author

Paul Copan (Ph.D., Marquette University) is the Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He is the author or editor of various books, including The Rationality of Theism. William Lane Craig (Ph.D., University of Birmingham; D.Theol., University of Munich) is research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and author or editor of several books, including Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801027330
• ISBN-13: 978-0801027338
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Creation "ex-nihilo" July 18, 2007

By Dr. Clapsaddle

Format:Paperback

This book is a tour-de-force by Drs. William Lane Craig and Paul Copan. They present very convicing evidence that backs up the Biblical claim that God created the world out of nothing. Any physicist or philosopher wishing to peddle some alternative theory of how the universe came into being must engage this masterpiece first.

23 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Creation ex nihilo November 3, 2005

By Michael Ruangnol

Format:Paperback

I read this book last week and found it very edifying. William lane Craig and Paul Copen have done a great job on this issue. Readers must remember that the book goes through the Bibical, philosophical and scientific evidence (which is noted in the title) for Creation out of nothing.

The Author go through first, the biblcial evidence of the Old Testament and then to the New Testament. They also travel the road of extra biblical evidence and then get into the philosophical arguements and they were quite good. I honestly got lost about the abstarct objects.( but this doesn't mean that this wasn't a well written chapter. It just mean I need more understanding in the world of philosophy, which I thought I had enough but I guess I don't) The scienctific was great. this is a great book but be prepared to be mentally engaged.

Good Job

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Creation Out of Nothing May 21, 2010

By Michael Hellum

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As per usual, Craig does an outstanding job with this topic. He is one of the preeminent scholars in this area of apologetics, and it shows. Highly recommended.