Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics

Sproul, R. C., John Gerstner and Arthur Lindsay

ISBN 10: 0310449510 / ISBN 13: 9780310449515

Published by Zondervan Academic, 1984

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Square and completely unmarked copy, appears unread, with moderate handling/shelving wear, light foxing at text block edges, and a previous owner's bookplate and notation inside front cover and on half-title page; retains a strong and supple spine for reading. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, 1984, 12th printing 1993.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics
• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310449510
• ISBN 13: 9780310449515
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics.

Must a person accept Christianity on faith alone, or is there a reasoned defense for being a Christian? The authors of this book hold that Christianity is eminently reasonable. The primacy of the mind in the Christian faith can be affirmed without denying the importance of the heart. This book embraces reason without rationalism, personal love without personalism, faith without fideism is our capacity to love Him. The book is divided into three parts. Section I is a prolegomenon dealing with the problems and methods of apologetics. Section II develops the theistic proofs and authority of Scripture. Section III is given over to a critique of presuppositionalism in apologetics, particularly with reference to the thought of Cornelius Van Til. Classical Apologetics will help the thoughtful Christian understand his or her faith better, and it will provide more solid grounds for sharing this faith with others.

About the Authors

Art Lindsley, M.Div. Ph.D. is the Vice President of Theological Initiatives at the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics. He previously served as President and Senior Fellow at the C.S. Lewis Institute since 1987. He is also the author of C.S. Lewis's Case for Christ, True Truth, Love: The Ultimate Apologetic, and co-author with R.C. Sproul and John Gerstner of Classical Apologetics.

R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries in Orlando, Fla. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.