Philosophy of Religion (Contours of Christian Philosop) [Paperback]

C S Evans (Author)

Book Description

Series: Contours of Christian Philosop | Publication Date: May 23, 1985

With over 40,000 copies in print since its original publication in 1982, Steve Evans's Philosophy of Religion has served many generations of students as a classic introduction to the philosophy of religion from a Christian perspective. Over the years the philosophical landscape has changed, and in this new edition Zach Manis joins Evans in a thorough revamping of arguments and information, while maintaining the qualities of clarity and brevity that made the first edition so appreciated. New material on divine foreknowledge and human freedom has been added as well as on Reformed epistemology. The discussions on science now cover new developments from cognitive psychology and naturalism as well as on the fine-tuning of the cosmos. The chapter on faith and reason has been expanded to include consideration of evidentialism. The problem of evil now forms its own new chapter and adds a discussion of the problem of hell. The standard features remain: a survey of the field, an examination of classical arguments for God's existence, and an exploration of contemporary challenges to theism from the social sciences and philosophy as well as the natural sciences. The meaning and significance of personal religious experience, revelation and miracles--all within the realm of contemporary religious pluralism--are likewise investigated. A classic introduction thoroughly updated and refreshed for today's student.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press (May 23, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851107427
• ISBN-13: 978-0851107424
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,971,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

C Stephen Evans is a University Professor at Baylor University. He has published many books dealing with Kierkegaard, philosophy of religion, philosophy of psychology, and theology.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new level of critical thinking, June 25, 2000

By 

Kevin (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosophy of Religion: Thinking about Faith (Contours of Christian Philosophy) (Paperback)

Evans clarifies many inconsistancies in our world view thinking to free us up to be more deliberate. His teaching on world view confusion has enabled the reader to make understandable an often blurred analysis of inclusive world views. Much confusion abounds over inclusive religious teachings that assert the "many roads" to truth perspective. Evans shows that this is surely confusion in and of itself. An inclusive world view cannot simply "borrow" truth claims from an exclusive world view to build its case.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars level headed reading, September 12, 2006

By 

David Stump - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Philosophy of Religion: Thinking about Faith (Contours of Christian Philosophy) (Paperback)

this work is clear, well thought out and makes good sense. It is a great smaller sized treatment of this subject. It comes from a slightly semi-conservative theistic stance, but does so most intelligently.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only For a Important Matter..., November 10, 2010

By 

Ash.Hall - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Philosophy of Religion: Thinking About Faith (Contours of Christian Philosophy) (Paperback)

The book was really intriguing. As I began to read it I first felt that the author was beginning to be like overly dramatically vivid with metaphors and special syntax within the reading; but, however the reading wasn't that bad I thought theories and philosophical arguments where unique and yet questionable. I thought the author was pretty direct and amusing when trying to actually explain a philosopher theories and arguments in laymen terms. The humor comes from my thought of how humans reasoning and logic thinking process works. In the reading the subject of: theories of God's existence, had a agreeable explanation of Teleological Theory beliefs, I find this most rational reason for God's existence. Also the the Theories of Revelation is a interesting reading too. I view God and religion in a non-propositional view . But overall the reading was good, Enjoyed it !!!