Paul M. Gould

A Narnian Vision of the Atonement

Theology

“Taliaferro skillfully applies his keen philosophical mind to Lewis’s imaginative reasoning about theology. The result is a powerfully suggestive rehabilitation of the Ransom Theory, lately an oft-maligned theory of atonement. A Narnian Vision of the Atonement provocatively—even magically—demonstrates the genius of Lewis and his relevance for theology and life. Taliaferro’s book is philosophical theology at its best: full of wonder; rigorous, clear, and faithful to Scripture; historically informed; and just plain fun.”

An Introduction to Philosophy

Philosophy

“achievement is its powerful demonstration of how faith and philosophy go together. This book will equip readers to love God with all their being, including their minds, as they become conversant with critical conversations in the academy, church, and culture.”

Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life

Theology

“Ross Inman has given us a wonder-filled book on the nature and value of living philosophically. Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life powerfully demonstrates the centrality of philosophy to a flourishing life under the banner of Christ. Inman expertly diagnoses our modern existential ailments and shows how a distinctly Christian philosophical way of life, rooted in the ways of Jesus and the church’s teachings throughout the ages, provides the medicine we need. Read this book. Ponder it. And then enter into the rich history of philosophical thinking as you organize your life around the good that is God. This is essential reading for any Christian wanting to walk in the ways of Jesus.”

Debating God’s Existence

Apologetics

“Healthy debate is important. Healthy debate about God is of supreme importance. Whether you believe that God exists or not, this book will challenge, inspire, frustrate, press, and hopefully help you come to your own conclusion about ultimate reality. Don’t let the friendly tone of the initial debate between Johnson and Barker fool you: Sophisticated arguments and counterarguments about God’s existence and nature, as the extended discussions in this volume reveal, demand our sustained attention. Read the book, follow the arguments, weigh the evidence, and consider afresh the question of God.”

Our Deepest Desires

Apologetics

“Christian philosophers and apologists have spilled much ink defending the truth of Christianity—rightly so, given the rise of New Atheism and other movements that call into question Christianity's plausibility. What has been widely neglected, however, is showing the desirability of Jesus and the gospel. In this brilliantly written book, Gregory Ganssle shows how the Christian story makes sense of our deepest longings—for love, beauty, truth, goodness, and freedom. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in finding a story that is both true to the way things are and true to the way things ought to be.”

Philosophy, Who Needs It?

Philosophy

“In a culture steeped in anti-intellectualism, Crowder's book offers a challenge to those who would be faithful to Christ. Part of what it means to follow Jesus is to develop intellectual virtue--to be good thinkers--which in turn, leads to a life well-lived. In Philosophy, Who Needs It? Crowder provides a biblically informed introduction to philosophy, expertly showing the tight connection between pursuing the truth and pursing Jesus as the source of truth.”

Renewing Christian Worldview

Theology

“A fresh and innovative look at the nature and power of beauty, goodness, and truth—centered in the Spirit’s work in and through creation—for personal and cultural renewal. Félix-Jäger and Shin expertly argue that a richer vision of reality, rooted in the Pentecostal imagination, can lead to a fresh movement of the Spirit in education, apologetics, and church ministry. This book is jam-packed with wisdom and insight and is a must-read for anyone interested in worldview, apologetics, culture, and theology.”

The Good News of the Return of the King

Apologetics

“Jahosky’s The Good News of the Return of the King is a smashing success! My heart was nourished and my imagination stirred as I read about the power of story and the coming of the king in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. This is a book for lovers of Tolkien and lovers of King Jesus who want to understand how stories are a powerful apologetic for Christianity. I highly recommend this enjoyable, well-researched, and riveting book.”

The Integration of Faith and Learning

Discipleship & Christian Education

“Harris' book on the integration of faith and learning provides an insightful and systematic way for the university student to filter ideas through the grid of a robust Christian worldview and life. In a time when conceptual illiteracy and moral confusion abound, Harris provides a straightforward account of how to integrate one's academic learning with faith. By applying the principles laid down in this book, a new Christian intelligentsia will emerge that is unabashedly Christian in their faith and learning.”

The Knowledge of God in the World and the Word

Apologetics

“share powerful arguments for Christianity. Read it. Study it. Then go and tell of this God revealed in the world and in the Word.”

The Logiphro Dilemma

Philosophy

“For anyone interested in the knotty issue of God's relationship to logic, this book is a must-read. Historically informed and conversant with contemporary analytic philosophy of religion, McGlothlin argues that logical voluntarism, where valid arguments are valid because God wills it so, and logical non-voluntarism, where valid arguments are valid independent of God's will, are both problematic, failing to capture important aspects of the traditional theistic picture of the divine. Finding inspiration from Aquinas, Plantinga, and Welty, McGlothlin argues for a view he calls theistic conceptual logical realism. On this view, logical validity is dependent on God yet constrained by the divine nature and hence beyond God's control. I highly recommend this book as both an excellent introduction to contemporary philosophical theology and a helpful survey of the current state of the debate related to God and abstract objects.”

Understanding Postmodernism

Philosophy

“The gospel is never preached in a vacuum. It is always heard against the backdrop of the culture's collective mindset and mood. Well, the cultural mindset and mood is steeped in postmodern thought that relativizes truth, knowledge, and value. As a result, people today are morally confused and biblically illiterate. Confusion, darkness, and disintegration reign. Kelly and Dew cut through the confusion, ably dissecting postmodernism and demolishing its credibility. As the smoke clears, a vision of shalom emerges where Christianity is seen as true and Jesus is seen as the fount of all wisdom and knowledge. A must-read book for all who need to be reminded of the objective goodness, truth, and beauty of Christianity.”

What Is Reality?

Philosophy

“An inspiring achievement! Ross Inman ably demonstrates the vital role of metaphysics in clear thinking about God and all things in relation to God. Conversant with the best in contemporary analytic metaphysics, rooted in historical Christianity, and surprisingly practical, Inman's What is Reality? offers a rare and delightful blend of philosophical rigor and spiritual nourishment. This book is Christian philosophy at its best.”