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{{Short description|Book by William Lane Craig}}
 
{{Infobox book
| name = Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics
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| caption = Cover of the first edition
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| caption = 3rd Edition
| author = [[William Lane Craig]]
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| country = United States
| language = [[English language|English]]
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| subject = [[Apologetics]]
| publisher = [http://www.crossway.org/ Crossway Books]
| pub_date = 20081994
| media_type = Print ([[Paperback]])
| pages = 415
| isbn = 978-1433501159
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'''''Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics (book)''''' is widelya acknowledged1994 asbook by the philosopher [[William Lane Craig]]'s signature book.<ref>{{cite In 1994, Drweb |url= https://verbum. Craig published his first version of the book, which quickly widened his popularity among laymen com/product/2844/reasonable-faith-christian-truth-and-apologetics even|title= Profile professionalpage|author=<!--Not philosophersstated--> |date= |website= Verbum|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> and theologians. ''Reasonable Faith'' is intended primarily to serve as a textbook for seminary level courses on Christian apologetics; the bookIt began as a set of lectures for Craig's own class on [[apologetics]].
 
In 2008, Craig released the third edition of ''Reasonable Faith'', which featured mild revisions to the previous version.
In 2008, Craig released the [http://apps.biola.edu/apologetics-store/products/books/item/reasonable-faith-christian-truth-and-apologetics-3rd-edition_Book Third Edition] of ''Reasonable Faith'', which featured mild revisions to the previous version. This updated edition builds a positive case for [[Christianity]] by applying the latest thought to core theological themes. Key sections in the third edition have been updated to reflect the latest developments in astrophysics, philosophy, probability calculus, the arguments for the existence of God, and [[Reformed epistemology]]. Craig's approach gives careful attention to crucial questions and concerns, including: the relationship of faith and reason, the existence of God and the problem of evil, the problems of historical knowledge and miracles, the personal claims of Christ, and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus.<ref>http://apps.biola.edu/apologetics-store/products/books/item/reasonable-faith-christian-truth-and-apologetics-3rd-edition_Book</ref>
 
An introductory primer to ''Reasonable Faith'' is ''[http://apps.biola.edu/apologetics-store/products/books/item/on-guard_Book On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision]'', which is written at an easier level and does not go into any of the concepts presented in ''Reasonable Faith'' as deeply.
 
== Contents ==
WilliamThe Lanebook Craigis structured ''Reasonable Faith'' around the[[Philip Melanchthon]]’s ''[[Loci Communes|loci communes]]'' of [[systematic theology,]].<ref>{{cite andweb |url= https://agapereview.com/2023/02/26/reasonablefaith/|title= Book review|last= Alajlani|first= Zaher |date= |website= Agape Review|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> someSome of the most frequently discussed today include ''de Scriptura sacra'' (doctrine of Scripture), ''de creatione'' (doctrine of creation), ''de peccato'' (doctrine of sin), ''de Christo'' ([[Christology]]), ''de gratia'' ([[soteriology]]), ''de ecclesia'' ([[ecclesiology]]), and ''de novisssimusnovissimis'' ([[eschatology]]). For every topic, Craig first outlines the historical background of the issue in question to see how past thinkers have dealt with it. Second, he presents and defends his personal views on the topic, seeking to develop a Christian apologetic on the point. Third, he shares some thoughts and personal experiences on applying this material in evangelism. Finally, he provides bibliographical information on the literature cited or recommended for future reading.
 
'''Part One: De Fide'''
:How Do I Know Christianity is True?
 
'''Part Two: De Homine'''
:The Absurdity of Life without God
 
'''Part Three: De Deo'''
:The Existence of God (1)
:The Existence of God (2)
 
'''Part Four: De Creatione'''
:The Problem of Historical Knowledge
:The Problem of Miracles
 
'''Part Five: De Christo'''
:The Self-Understanding of Jesus
:The Resurrection of Jesus
 
==References==
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== See also ==
 
[[Category:Christian1994 apologeticsnon-fiction books]]
[[Category:American non-fiction books]]
[[Category:Books by William Lane Craig]]
[[Category:Christian apologetic works]]
[[Category:Contemporary philosophical literature]]
[[Category:Books aboutcritical Christianityof atheism]]
[[Category:CriticismEnglish-language ofnon-fiction atheismbooks]]
[[Category:Religious philosophical literature]]
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