C. Stephen Evans

A Little Book for New Philosophers

Philosophy

“Paul Copan's book is small in size but large in importance. The audience is not just aspiring philosophers, but anyone in the church who is interested in, curious about or even suspicious of philosophy. Copan does a wonderful job of explaining what philosophy is, how it should be done and the value it has for Christians.”

Behold the Man

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For those who care about evidence, Peter S. Williams here offers us some impressive arguments for the historical reliability of the New Testament account of Jesus. The treatments of the Epistle of James and the Fourth Gospel offer fresh and original points, and Williams summarizes a large swathe of evidence in a clear and responsible manner. Highly recommended.”

Being at Home in the World

Apologetics

“"Being at Home in the World is a fresh, original treatment of the ways Christian faith continues to make sense in the postmodern world and of how postmodern people might, with the help of Christian faith, begin to make better sense of their lives. The authors write in a very personal way about the kinds of reasons many readers will actually find persuasive, focusing especially on what it means to flourish as a human person.”

Bourgeois Christians

“Bourgeois Christians is an ‘attack on Christendom.’ Like Kierkegaard, Royal insists that genuine Christian faith requires a higher allegiance than conformity to cultural norms. The biblical call to love the neighbor as oneself will always be in tension with worldly ways of thinking and living. I found myself disagreeing at points with his diagnosis, but his central message is one the evangelical church needs to hear: we always need to be reminded that faith without works is dead.”

C. S. Lewis's Dangerous Idea

Apologetics

“Victor Reppert's book is a delight on two counts. First, it is a sophisticated and well-informed discussion of C. S. Lewis and his apologetic arguments, demolishing some well-known myths and demonstrating that Lewis had important and serious things to say as a philosopher. Second, and perhaps even more important, Reppert honors Lewis by developing and defending one of Lewis's central arguments against naturalism in a way that is both rigorous and readable, paying attention both to the objections raised against Lewis by Elisabeth Anscombe and to contemporary philosophical debates. This makes the book an important and original contribution to Christian apologetics in its own right.”

Calvinism and the Problem of Evil

Philosophy

“This book contains a vigorous challenge to the widespread belief that Calvinist views on human freedom and divine sovereignty make the problem of evil insoluble. Written by a diverse group of first-rate thinkers, the book also shows that 'Calvinism' itself is not monolithic, but a diverse movement with the resources for creative rethinking of old questions. Highly recommended.”

Cases and Maps

Philosophy

“Coppenger’s book brims with inviting ‘hooks’ that draw students in to thinking about philosophical questions. Though the book is full of humor it provides a pathway into serious thinking for students.”

Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil

Philosophy

“This book not only contains some of the sharpest and most interesting work by philosophers on the problem of why a good God allows evil but also brings the thinking of Christians from a great variety of backgrounds and fields of study to bear on this cluster of problems. The essays are fresh and original; readers will find their minds stretched and their hearts moved.”

Christianity for Seekers and Skeptics

Apologetics

“McLemore’s honesty, intellectual curiosity, and existential passion lead him to discuss questions from a host of different fields, including philosophy, theology, science, biblical studies, psychology, and human history and culture . . . Many will be inspired to think in new ways about the most important questions that face human persons, as well as the resources Christian faith offers in answering those questions.”

Doing Philosophy as a Christian

Philosophy

“Garrett DeWeese's book fills a serious gap. Students in philosophy as well as professional philosophers will find much insight into the important question of how Christian faith shapes the practice of philosophy. Not all Christian philosophers will agree with all the positions taken, but all can benefit from this fine example of what it means to be integrally Christian while seeking to do philosophy in a rigorous manner.”

Echoes of a Voice

Apologetics

“This book is both intellectually challenging and personally moving. Echoes of a Voice provides a vivid presentation of the ways in which God makes his presence known.”

Encountering Jesus, Encountering Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is not surprising that David Crump's Encountering Jesus, Encountering Scripture exhibits a deep understanding of the issues raised by historical-critical biblical scholarship. But Crump's book is far more than a learned piece of New Testament scholarship. He shows how it is possible for a person who knows about the critical issues to read the Bible as God's word for today, addressed to existing human beings. Crump carries on a continual conversation with Kierkegaard that I found illuminating and that the great Danish thinker would have found gratifying.”

Faith Thinking, Second Edition

Theology

“This book is a clear and powerful attempt to show how the truth claims of Christian theology can be advanced in the contemporary world. Trevor Hart deftly navigates between dogmatism on the one hand and relativism on the other, arguing that the role faith plays in theology does not reduce theology to a non-rational ‘personal choice,’ since faith commitments are an essential element in other forms of knowledge. In this second edition, Hart argues that the particularities of Christian thinking have special value in a world that is divided by identity, offering a hospitality and love to the ‘other’ that goes beyond what liberal tolerance can provide.”

Faith, Reason, and Beyond Reason

Philosophy

“In this readable collection of essays, Mark Boone brings together a remarkably diverse cast of thinkers, including Alvin Plantinga, St. Augustine, William James, Søren Kierkegaard, Immanuel Kant, Jean-Luc Marion, and Allama Iqbal, to mention only some of the major players. One might think these thinkers have little in common, and they are certainly different, but Boone succeeds in his goal of creating a kind of dialogue between them. In the course of doing so, he provides important insights about the nature of Christian faith and its relation to reason.”

Finding Your Voice

Women

“Kierkegaard affirmed that every human person is called by God to become the unique individual God created that person to be. In this book, Jennifer Turner gives a powerful and rich account of what this claim means, drawing from a winsome combination of biblical wisdom and deep life experience. The book will be an inspiration and encouragement both to men and women.”

God and Soul Care

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“God and Soul Care is a bold and courageous book. In it, Eric Johnson argues that Christian faith is fundamentally 'therapeutic' and that it provides tools that contribute to healing that secular counselors cannot make use of. Those tools require a deep and powerful understanding of Christian faith itself, rooted in the trinitarian understanding of God that God's revelation in Christ makes possible. Johnson recognizes the value of the knowledge gained by modern psychology and the helpful tools found there and in secular counseling as gifts given by God's common grace. However, he argues that these tools would be put to better use if they were used in the context of a distinctively Christian approach to human flourishing that differs radically from the worldviews implicit in much psychology and counseling. This is a book that will benefit both psychologists and theologians.”

How Reason Can Lead to God

Apologetics

“This short book contains a bold, original, and provocative argument that shows how reason can lead a person who is genuinely seeking truth to God. It is written in simple, ordinary language and makes no appeal to authority. Although Rasmussen appeals only to truths that he thinks should be universally accepted, a good deal of the force of the book stems from the personal story of Rasmussen himself; his courage and honesty draw the reader into a similar journey.”

Hypocrisy

Christian Living

“A clearly written contribution to an important topic for Christians. We need sharp thinking about hypocrisy and self-deception in order to battle against these all-too-common manifestations of human sinfulness. Spiegel’s book is both theoretically and practically valuable.”

In Harm's Way

History & Biography

“In Harm's Way is the remarkable story of Christian Peacemaker Teams: courageous groups of Christians willing to risk their own lives in non-violent actions that aim to advance peace and justice. Even those of us who are not pacifists will find this moving and honest story of work in such places as the Middle East, Haiti, and Central America compelling. It is a story that will push all Christians to serious thought about the cost of following Jesus in today's world.”

In This World of Wonders

History & Biography

“Nicholas Wolterstorff’s memoir is a treasure. I literally could not stop reading it. Readers will find deep insights into such diverse worlds as small-town life, philosophy, the academic world, and the world of family and friends that we all inhabit. Wolterstorff provides a rich account of a life of Christian faith lived with integrity, an attractive picture of a version of Christianity that is open-minded and warm-hearted, rooted in gratitude and love for God’s creation and redemption.”