The Nature of God: An Inquiry into Divine Attributes

Wierenga, Edward R.

ISBN 10: 0801488508 / ISBN 13: 9780801488504

Published by Cornell University Press, 2003

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Series: Cornell Studies in the Philosophy of Religion. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366. . 2003. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Nature of God: An Inquiry into Divine Attributes
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801488508
• ISBN 13: 9780801488504
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Nature of God explores a perennial problem in the philosophy of religion. Drawing upon developments in philosophy, most notably those in philosophical logic, Edward R. Wierenga examines the traditional divine attributes of omnipotence, omniscience, eternity, timelessness, immutability, and goodness. His philosophically defensible formulations of the nature of God are in accord with the views of classical theists. The author provides an account of each of the divine attributes by stating in contemporary terms what such classical theists as Augustine, Anselm, and Aquinas wrote about the nature of God; he then seeks to determine whether one can defend the ascription of traditional divine attributes to God against philosophical objections.

Clearly written and comprehensive, The Nature of God contains a wealth of illuminating and original material on a central topic in the philosophy of religion.

About the Author

Edward Wierenga is Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester.