Urban Legends of Apologetics: 40 Common Misconceptions($18.98Value)

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“Philosophy has no place in Christian theology;” “No one becomes a Christian through apologetics;” “Apologetics is impractical for Christians.” These are just a few of the common misconceptions that are defended with almost as much vigor as the defense of the faith itself. Apologetics is a tool for evangelism, a strategy for offering answers to tough questions that often seem to dismantle a worldview. Apologetics is ultimately the defense of our hope in the faith, offering answers and explanations to skeptics and questioning unbelievers.  In Urban Legends of Apologetics , Douglas Groothuis highlights common misconceptions often held in the apologetics space. He not only addresses several of the common misconceptions that are held at the lay level, but he goes a step further in pointing to some of the misconceptions held at even the academic level. In this approachable volume, renowned apologist and Christian Philosopher, Douglas Groothuis addresses these common misconceptions to not simply offer correction, but to point to the hope in the faith we are called to defend.  “ Urban Legends of Apologetics  is a unique book. While I anticipated a few of the topics, Groothuis pleasantly surprised me with a few! This book is not just for academics but for any Christian who wants to understand and learn how to share and defend the faith today. It is comprehensive, interesting, easy to follow, and yet written with short chapters to easily digest and discuss with others.” ––Sean McDowell, professor of apologetics, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University   “Doug Groothuis’s book  Urban Legends of Apologetics  is a delightfully written, rich survey of the key issues and historical personalities in the field of apologetics. It charitably sorts through and synthesizes the good, bad, and ugly arguments that have been used to demonstrate the rationality of belief in God, and I wish I had had access to it decades ago. But I’m grateful it is available now to the immense benefit of all who wish to understand biblical belief.” ––Jeff Myers, president, Summit Ministries   "As a professor, I’m always on the lookout for resources like  Urban Legends of Apologetics . Readers will appreciate the quick-reference format and Groothuis’s erudite yet accessible responses to the more common misconceptions about the discipline of apologetics and the credibility of Christianity. This is a book I'll be recommending widely." ––Melissa Cain Travis, assistant professor of apologetics, Houston Christian University     Douglas Groothuis (Ph.D.) is Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University.