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- ISBN
- 9780281084890
- Book Title
- Sanity of Belief : Why Faith Makes Sense
- Publisher
- Spck Publishing
- Item Length
- 7.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Features
- New Edition
- Genre
- Religion
- Topic
- Christian Life / General, Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Theology / Apologetics
- Item Weight
- 9.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
The Sanity Of Belief: Why Faith Makes Sense
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Publisher
Spck Publishing
ISBN-10
0281084890
ISBN-13
9780281084890
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15050028609
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sanity of Belief : Why Faith Makes Sense
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Christian Life / General, Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Theology / Apologetics
Publication Year
2021
Features
New Edition
Genre
Religion
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
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Dewey Decimal
239
Table Of Content
Introduction xiii Part 1 THE THINGS THAT MATTER 1 The matter of meaning What on earth gives my life meaning? 3 2 The matter of value What makes me special in a world of seven billion? 20 3 The matter of goodness Why do the right thing when it’s not the easy thing? 35 4 The matter of truth Does truth exist, and does it matter? 52 5 The matter of love Is there a love that will never let me down? 73 6 The matter of suffering Where can I find hope in the midst of my pain? 85 Part 2 WEIGHING UP THE EVIDENCE 7 Thinking faith When does belief make sense? 107 8 The evidence around us Here by accident or on purpose? 113 9 The evidence within us Why do I believe some things are wrong? 129 10 The evidence of history Is the Jesus story fact or fiction? 144 Conclusion 163 Bibliography 179
Edition Description
New Edition
Synopsis
Christianity is irrelevant. It’s irrational. It may even be immoral. If you’ve ever had these thoughts, you are not alone. For many in the West, the things we watch on television, read online or hear from our peers may lead us to reject a faith that we’ve never had the chance to really understand in the first place. But what if the Christian faith makes sense of all that matters? From our need for meaning and significance to our desires for truth, goodness, love and hope, this book explores the things that matter to us as human beings and why the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ might just make sense of them all. Book jacket., We’ve all heard the arguments that Christianity is irrelevant, irrational and even immoral. But what if the Christian faith makes sense of all that matters? In this thoughtful, engaging book, Simon Edwards challenges the assumptions that may lead us to reject a faith and doubt something that we’ve never really had the chance to understand in the first place. From our need for meaning and significance, to our desires for truth, goodness, love and hope, he explores the things that matter to us as human beings and shows us why the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ might just make sense of them all. The Sanity of Belief is a fresh take on apologetics, faith and doubt, that will leave you with a stronger understanding of Christian belief and how it relates to today’s world. It is ideal for anyone looking for a clear, down-to-earth introduction Christianity, or for those wanting to reaffirm the foundations on which their faith is based., The Sanity of Belief is an introduction to Christianity for the thinking sceptic and the spiritually curious, that shows why the Christian faith makes sense of all that matters., We’ve all heard the arguments that Christianity is irrelevant, irrational and even immoral. But what if the Christian faith makes sense of all that matters? In this thoughtful, engaging book, Simon Edwards challenges the assumptions that may lead us to reject a faith and doubt something that we’ve never really had the chance to understand in the first place. From our need for meaning and significance, to our desires for truth, goodness, love and hope, he explores the things that matter to us as human beings and shows us why the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ might just make sense of them all. The Sanity of Belief is a fresh take on apologetics, faith and doubt, that will leave you with a stronger understanding of Christian belief and how it relates to today’s world. It is ideal for anyone looking for a clear, down-to-earth introduction to Christianity, or for those wanting to reaffirm the foundations on which their faith is based.
LC Classification Number
BT1103
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