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Christian Faith for Handing On

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A philosophically informed defence of Christianity, challenging internal complacency and erroneous thinking and addressing sceptical criticism.What is the truth about the universe and its inhabitan...
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  • 25 September 2014
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A philosophically informed defence of Christianity, challenging internal complacency and erroneous thinking and addressing sceptical criticism.

What is the truth about the universe and its inhabitants? Helen Oppenheimer has carried out a balanced and rational inquiry into the existence of God to bring us closer to answering this question. Here she uses her findings to construct and argue her case for a responsible Christian faith, rooted firmly in the facts.

'Christian Faith for Handing On' offers readers a progress report on the live possibility of faith in an era of human suffering that can, at times, seem to render it futile. The author deftly tackles difficult questions and deconstructs objections to Christianity to equip and reassure believers, showing how they can learn from the sceptics in order to eschew comfortable complacency in favour of reason.

This engaging and thought-provoking work will grip and challenge thinking Christians and atheist enquirers alike with its current and comprehensive apologia of Humanist Christian faith. Oppenheimer's scholarly approach ensures that the book will also prove an invaluable resource for academics and students of theology and philosophy.
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Price: $29.99
Pages: 170
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date: 25 September 2014
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780718893507
Format: Paperback
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A book itself to be handed on - to those you love, to teachers and preachers, to any who long for the truth that will set them free.
— Susan Frank Parsons

Helen Oppenheimer deals with these issues with spiritual sensitivity and loyalty to the Christian tradition in which she stands. For the community of believers there is much to learn from what she offers us in this rich book.
— Vincent Brümmer
Preface

Part I: Believing
1 Terms of reference
2 Matter and more
3 The argument from value
4 Recalcitrant reality
5 The project of creation
6 Question of fact
7 The hypothesis of faith
8 Rational enquiry
9 Gospel story

Part II: Belonging
10 One another
11 God in charge
12 Christian hope
13 Is anyone there?
14 The means of grace

Part III: Behaving
15 Values, human and divine
16 The Way
17 Compare and contrast
18 Mercy
19 Continuing

Bibliography
Index