Philosophy of Religion: Thinking About Faith (Contours of Christian Philosophy) [Paperback]

C. Stephen Evans (Author), R. Zachary Manis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0830838767 | ISBN-13: 978-0830838769 | Edition: 02

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: IVP Academic; 02 edition (September 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830838767
• ISBN-13: 978-0830838769
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,610 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.

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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Faith as Both Reasonable and Experiental, February 11, 2012

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

In this book, Evans, one of the major theorists in the integration of psychology and the Christian faith, has given us an excellent summary of the philosophy of religion that will be very helpful in explaining the Christian faith to others. His section on religious experience is especially useful in counseling. His arguments are especially applicable to the atheism of many personality theorists. His discussions on science and religion, religious language, and subjectivity and objectivity in faith apply to many areas of psychological debate.

Some might have many reservations about his definition of faith in Fowlerian terms as well as his comments about doubt. Yet all will greatly benefit from this masterful author.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.