Handbook of Christian Apologetics: Hundreds of Answers to Crucial Questions Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Peter Kreeft (Author), Ronald Tacelli (Author), James Clement (Narrator),

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Reasonable, concise, witty, and wise, Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include:

faith and reason
the existence of God
God's nature
how we know God
creation and evolution
providence and free will
miracles
the problem of evil
the bible's historical reliability
the divinity of Christ
the resurrection
life after death
heaven and hell
salvation
Christianity and other religions
objective truth

Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for.

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17 hours
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Peter Kreeft, see all
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James Clement
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May 18, 2021
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Listening Length	17 hours
Author	Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tacelli
Narrator	James Clement
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Audible.com Release Date	May 18, 2021
Publisher	Upfront Books
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B094NZB1VV
Best Sellers Rank	#29,414 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #59 in Christian Apologetics (Audible Books & Originals) #253 in Christian Apologetics (Books)

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S. Thunder

Top Five Books of All Time

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016

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I have absolutely loved this 'handbook'. It is so intelligently and logically written, and demands repeated reading so that I can soak all of the knowledge in. I reads more like a book of solid Biblical Doctrine than a "apologetics for dummies' primer. But I highly highly recommend it. It is so good I loaned my first copy to a friend and never got it back, so I had to buy it again. The "Proofs for God" chapter is worth the cover price.

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TSO

Single best resource

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2000

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This is a tremendously important "one-stop" shop for most of the crucial Christian questions. It bears re-reading since at different times of life there are different obstacles to faith. There is also an essential honesty to the work. One of my favorite quotes is: "The tension is between appealing to free choice and appealing to divine providence and grace to solve the problem of evil. Sin is explained, on the one hand, by our free will. On the other hand, God's providential plan foresaw and used even sin. God brings good out of evil, and makes all things work together for good for those who love him. The argument between those who emphasize free will and those who emphasize providence is largely one of emphasis, for both are parts of our scriptural data. The difference in emphasis is between those who see human history as a novel, written by God, and those who see it as a play, enacted by man. The two images are not exclusive. The novel, though completely the author's creation, is about free people, not trees or robots; and though the play has a script, the actors are free to obey the script or not. If the emphasis is on God's predestination, our attitude to life will emphasize trust and faith and acceptance and hope; while if the emphasis is on human free will, our attitude to life will emphasize morality and spiritual warfare and the will to make the right choices. The first emphasizes wisdom, the second morality; the first contemplation, the second action; the first seeing, the second doing; the first faith, the second works. They are two sides of the same Christian coin."

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Steven K. Szmutko

"Apologetics Exceptional"

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2008

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Apologetics, at least in current usage, has unpleasant connotations. In contemporary circles, the word can conjure images of manipulative charlatans seeking to obscure the truth by clever legalistic constructs and rhetorical arguments. This is in large part to the similarity to the word "apology," which can mean remorse, justification, or excuse for things good or bad. However, the true meaning, the systematic defense or explanation of Christianity, is based not on deception (at least for those who approach the subject in good faith - pun intended), but rather on a logical understanding of the essential truths of the Gospel message.

Peter Kreeft, accomplished and prolific Christian author, lecturer, and Professor of Philosophy, and Ronald Tacelli, S.J., Associate Professor of Philosophy (both at Boston College), have written an invaluable reference tool that is at once comprehensive, systematic, engaging, and highly readable. The topics flow from the universal to the specific and provide a thought-provoking, truthful exploration of Christian essentials. Ideas are defended, and objections are answered intelligently, spiritually and objectively, without the diatribe and rancor of opponents of the faith.

The book can be read cover-to-cover, or can be explored topically, providing significant understanding to readers of varying education and intellectual curiosity. This is an invaluable addition to anyone's library and certainly provides a wealth of knowledge to anyone who seeks to understand his or her Christian faith.

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John-Newfield, NY

Best book ever for explaining belief in God!

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2014

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Peter Kreeft has laid all the arguments in a logical sequence for defending the faith. Many references from which to obtain further knowledge of why we believe. Kreeft uses simple philosophical argument laid out in terms the layperson can easily understand. He shows both sides of the argument; explains why modernists, atheists, and unbelievers arguments fall flat and are a falsehood hoisted upon the less knowledgeable of the world. Best book on apologetics ever! A handy reference guide which I will refer to often and re-read often!

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Joel D. Weber

A useful resource - truly.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2008

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Surrounded by Skeptics, Atheists and deluded Relativists, such a book provides a Christian with solid places upon which to submit a defense (apologetic) for many of life's crucial questions.
Kreeft honestly tackles the question of "Evil", eternal "Heaven or Hell", claims of "Christ's Divinity", 20 Arguments for "God's existence"...

You will find many well defined and logical "arguments" to support the Christian doctrines concerning these and other questions. Some Arguments feel a little too trimmed down while others provide you with very adequate amounts of proof. Overall an easy and fluid read.

My only contention might be his allowing purely Catholic images and ideas to creep in, where they are neither needed nor adding to proof. Kreeft also seems eager (as in his other books) to overuse and overlay sexual images upon Jesus and His relationship with humans. That Jesus loves us is certainly true, but why taint that perfection by applying the word Lover to Him - such a term cannot help but connote improper sexual images to one completely pure...

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AJBirch

Excelente introducción a la apologética cristiana

Reviewed in Spain on August 3, 2017

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Una buena introducción a la apologética cristiana.
Los autores explican qué es la lógica y la aplican a la defensa de la fe cristiana: la existencia de Dios, la fiabilidad de la Biblia, la resurrección de Jesús, la vida después de la muerte, etc. Los argumentos son buenos (algunos mejores que otros) y el lenguaje es accesible. Es un libro útil tanto para personas ya convencidas como para personas no creyentes abiertas a considerar la base razonable de la fe cristiana.

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Andreas MF

Manual de Consulta

Reviewed in Brazil on January 26, 2018

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Ótimo livro do Peter Kreeft. Didático, preciso e cheio de informações. Todo católico que se preza deveria ter na sua estante, como livro de consulta e referência.

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Andrea S.

I recommend it.

Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2016

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I am a student working towards my degree in Theology and purchased this book as part of my studies on Apologetics.
I found this book very helpful and well-written.
I recommend it.

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The best book yet on Apologetics

Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2017

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This is the best book yet that addresses the issues of Christianity in the 21st century. No big words to confuse. Plain English, easy format to follow.

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Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2015

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This was a gift and she really loved it.

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