Why Believe?: Reason and Mystery as Pointers to God [Paperback]

C. Stephen Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

C. Sephen Evans has written a pointed and personal book directed to those who want to have faith but whose thinking has been obscured by the static of prevailing philosophies, illuminating the attraction and reasonableness of Christianity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Revised edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802801277
• ISBN-13: 978-0802801272
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,275 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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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent treatment of the issues, September 30, 2000

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"johnallister" (Oxford, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why Believe?: Reason and Mystery as Pointers to God (Paperback)

This is basically a book written by a Christian philosopher, explaining some of the arguments for being a Christian and showing how to refute the arguments going the other way. I don't agree with absolutely everything he says, but most of it is excellent.

It sounds a bit academic - it is, but it is very readable and very helpful. The treatment he gives the arguments is well thought through, and it is good as well as challenging (in the good sense) for Christians who read it, especially when he deals with doubt.

Basically, I would thoroughly recommend it for both Christians and non-Christians, mainly of the more intellectual type, but others could certainly benefit from it as well - it is very clearly written and doesn't use obscure words.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change lives, January 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Why Believe?: Reason and Mystery as Pointers to God (Paperback)

The coverage and depth of the book are just right as Christian apologetic for the average person. I was a seeker for 19 years (starting in college) and was saved about a year ago. I have wished since that I could write a book for all those seekers out there like I was, that found it impossible to believe and keep respect for ALL truth. I wanted them to know the Truth, that it all makes sense! I am glad someone else wrote that book.

The book covers all the areas that a modern person questions, such as science, miracles, evil, other religions. There is obviously a lot of depth behind what is included, and at times I wished the book were hypertext so I could click on something and get more deeply into the subject. But I think the choice of depth was right for a general audience, and I think LIVES WILL BE SAVED by this book. Praise God who is so patient and respectful of our questioning!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Believe (republication of The Quest for Faith), September 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Why Believe?: Reason and Mystery as Pointers to God (Paperback)

This title originally published by Inter Varsity Press under the title The Quest for Faith ISBN 0-87784-511-5. Having been loaned a copy of the original title, it was not easy to find a copy to purchase for my own library. Evans helps to uncover the "clues" God has left for those of us who have a difficult time believing in His existence. The first six chapters would be beneficial to most anyone, after that, it is specific to Christianity