Of the most common approaches to apologetics, which is most effective?
The goal of apologetics is to persuasively defend Christianity against charges of falsehood, inconsistency, or credulity. It's an intellectual discipline that serves to bolster the faith of Christian believers and to aid the task of evangelism, but are some methods more effective than others?
Five Views on Apologetics examines the "how-to" of apologetics, putting five prominent techniques under the microscope:
Classical - represented by William Lane Craig
Evidential - represented by Gary Habermas
Cumulative Case - represented by Paul D. Feinberg
Presuppositional - represented by John M. Frame
Reformed Epistemology - represented by Kelly James Clark
Offering a forum for presentation, critique, and defense, this book allows the contributors for the different viewpoints to respond to the others. Your own informed conclusions can then guide you as you meet the questions of a needy world with the claims of the gospel.
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Contents
Introduction: Steven B. Cowan
Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts
1. Classical Apologetics
William Lane Craig
Responses
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
2. Evidential Apologetics
Gary R. Habermas
Responses
William Lane Craig
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
3. Cumulative Case Apologetics
Paul D. Feinberg
Responses
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
4. Presuppositional Apologetics
John M. Frame
Responses
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
Kelly James Clark
5. Reformed Epistemology Apologetics
Kelly James Clark
Responses
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
6. Closing Remarks
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
Conclusion: Steven B. Cowan
About the Contributors
Scripture Index
Person Index
Subject Index