Reasonable Faith (book): Difference between revisions

| country = United States

| language = [[English language|English]]

| publisher = [http://www.crossway.org/ Crossway Books]

| pub_date = 20081994

| media_type = Print ([[Paperback]])

| isbn = 978-1433501159

'''''Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics''''' is widelya acknowledged1994 asbook by the philosopher [[William Lane Craig]]'s signature book.<ref>{{cite In 1994, Craig published his first version of the bookweb |url= https://verbum.com/product/2844/reasonable-faith-christian-truth-and-apologetics ''Reasonable|title= Profile Faith''page|author=<!--Not isstated--> |date= |website= Verbum|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> 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 Thirdthird Editionedition 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]].

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.

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