God, Actually (Paperback)

Roy Williams

ISBN 10: 0733322921 / ISBN 13: 9780733322921

Published by ABC Books, Sydney, 2008

About this Item

Paperback. GOD, ACTUALLY is a unique new book about Christianity. GOD ACTUALLY is a highly original and eclectic book about Christianity, covering a wide range of subjects. Williams doesn't preach to the converted or attempt to browbeat sceptics. Instead, he persuades using rational argument drawn from non-religious sources: physics, chemistry and biology; politics, history and sociology; music, novels, poetry and film.In part the book is a counter to the recent bestsellers by atheists like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris, and shows that belief in Christianity can and should be based on logical deductions from known facts. It is not a matter of ignorant superstition or blind faith. A fascinating and topical book in which the author harnesses his legal skills to analyse the arguments for and against the existence of God. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: God, Actually (Paperback)
• Publisher: ABC Books, Sydney
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0733322921
• ISBN 13: 9780733322921
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

GOD ACTUALLY is a highly original and eclectic book about Christianity, covering a wide range of subjects. Williams doesn't preach to the converted or attempt to browbeat sceptics. Instead, he persuades using rational argument drawn from non-religious sources: physics, chemistry and biology; politics, history and sociology; music, novels, poetry and film. In part the book is a counter to the recent bestsellers by atheists like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris, and shows that belief in Christianity can and should be based on logical deductions from known facts. It is not a matter of ignorant superstition or blind faith.

About the Author

Roy Williams won the Sydney University Medal in law in 1985, and practised as a litigator for almost 20 years at one of Australia's oldest and most eminent legal firms. He now writes full-time. A sceptic for most of his life, he came to faith in his midthirties via parenthood, prodigious reading and a life-changing illness. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two daughters.