Yes or No?: Straight Answers to Tough Questions about Christianity [Paperback]

Peter Kreeft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1991

The popular Christian apologist Kreeft tackles many of the tough questions of our day concerning Christianity. In a series of imaginative "dialogues", Sal the Seeker and Chris the Christian deal with the profound mysteries of the Gospel. The result is a book that is both engaging and profound, a book that leads readers to initial faith—or to deeper faith.

"The stakes in these dialogues are high. Christianity is God's marriage proposal to the soul, says Kreeft, and the answer must be "yes" or "no". We can evade the claims of Jesus Christ for a while, but death brings evasion to an end. It is wiser to look at Christianity honestly now.

Yes or No? shows the truth of Jesus' promise that those who sincerely seek the truth shall find it. It is a road map for those who are honestly seeking the truth and a source of greater faith for those how have already found God. It presents the full challenge of the gospel in a way modern men and women can understand.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Lots of writers have the gift of irony, or humor, or logic, or common sense. Very few combine all these gifts in one talent and put it at the service of truth. Peter Kreeft is simply the best, the most engaging, Christian apologist at work today, and this book is another example of a master craftsman at his peak."
— Francis X. Maier, Editor, National Catholic Register

"An apologetical work which is orthodox in content, appealing in approach, and covers all the fundamental bases of Christianity. Ideal for Catholic high school or college, RCIA, or simply as a refresher."
— Fr. Peter Stravinskas, Editor, The Catholic Answer

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press; Some Underlining edition (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898703581
• ISBN-13: 978-0898703580
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter J. Kreeft (Ph.D., Fordham University) is professor of philosophy at Boston College where he has taught since 1965. A popular lecturer, he has also taught at many other colleges, seminaries and educational institutions in the eastern United States. Kreeft has written more than sixty-seven books, including The Best Things in Life, Christianity for Modern Pagans, Fundamentals of the Faith and The Handbook of Christian Apologetics.

Dr. Kreeft's MP3 audio lectures can be purchased on Amazon, such as
"Christianity in Lord of the Rings".

Free articles, audio lectures, the speaking schedule and more info from Dr. Peter Kreeft can be found at his popular web site:
http://www.peterkreeft.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy and logic on behalf of Christianity, December 28, 2004

By 

Rich Leonardi (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yes or No?: Straight Answers to Tough Questions about Christianity (Paperback)

"Yes or No?" is like a streamlined version of Kreeft's popular book "Between Heaven and Hell". The conversation between Sal and Chris guides the reader to the truth of the claims made by Christ and orthodox Christians.

Though not for everyone, the short chapters of dialogue hold a potential reader's attention perhaps better than a straight narrative. Reading the comments of some reviewers, one can't help but think they're arguing against Christianity rather than Kreeft.

Find out for yourself. For a sample chapter online, simply perform a Google search of the words "Kreeft" and "The Bible: Myth or History?"

The book makes an excellent gift for a graduating high school senior or entering college freshman.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good introductory book for people seeking answers., August 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Yes or No?: Straight Answers to Tough Questions about Christianity (Paperback)

I truly enjoyed this book and think that it is a good Q&A text for someone starting out in the Christian faith. While there does seem to be a great deal hostility to this book from the same area in Massachusetts (I have to wonder if it's the same person writing multiple bad reviews?), I would have to strongly disagree with their review. Does this book answer every question completely and in depth? No, nor does it claim to be a comprehensive guide to Christian apologetics. Kreeft doesn't try to 'prove' Christianity so much as he tries to give us good and solid reasons for the faith (1 Peter 3:15). I've known a few young Christians - and old too - who have found the book invaluable. Give the book a shot, I think you'll like it. On the other hand, if your an old pro and you want hard hitting Christian Apologetics, try Kreeft's other book - Handbook of Christian Apologetics: Hundreds of Answers to Crucial Questions. God Bless and good reading!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Using Dialogue to Reach Answers, July 11, 2001

By 

John DePoe (Iowa City, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yes or No?: Straight Answers to Tough Questions about Christianity (Paperback)

Many people seem disappointed by the style of dialogue between the two characters. Let me say that it is a simple conversation, because both particpants are honest in their questions and responses. In real life people are not so honest. The dialogue is not intended to be a simulation of most real life conversations between Christians and unbelievers. He is employing the Socratic method to make his case. In other words, by simply asking the right questions, and giving honest answers, Kreeft demonstrates the plausibility of Christianity. You cannot fault Kreeft for his writing style any more than you can fault Plato for his.

Christians can learn how to ask good questions and be patient and honest with unbelievers by reading this book. Unbelievers can see how orthodox Christianity responds to some of the most common objections (that even they may have) about Christianity. I loved this book, and I think any honest thinker will be able to appreciate it, even if they do not agree with it.