He has recently written a new book on christian apologetics titled christian apologetics. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a. It won the award of merit from christianity today for 2011. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a. Unmasking the new age was written long before some of the spiritual practices and ways of thinking examined in the book became as popular as they today are. Erin and dru host douglas groothuis for an episode that breaks from our typical onscript fare. He was educated at the university of wisconsinmadison and the university of oregon. Christian apologetics by douglas groothuis michael.
This is a 752page book of 28 chapters addressing all the major areas of apologetics. A comprehensive case for biblical faith, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural. Douglas groothuis presents a compelling case for christianity and a case against nonchristian worldviews. A comprehensive case for biblical faith by d r groothuis isbn. Look for beginners resources like lee strobels case for christianity answer book or doug groothuis s christian apologetics, a textbook that covers a broad range of topics. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a case for the credibility of jesus, the incarnation and the.
Douglas groothuis is a member of the evangelical theological society, evangelical philosophical society, and society of christian philosophers. Neardeath experiences may not be glimpses of the afterlife, death and dying. Douglas groothuis 6 enemies of apologetic engagement by doug groothuis philosopher and apologist douglas groothuis presents a great article on six enemies of apologetic engagement from the website. Douglas groothuis walking through twilight onscript. Christian apologetics is an outstanding book that i wholeheartedly endorse. Tackling this topic is a tall order for a short book written by a nonphilosopher. In on jesus, doug groothuis explores the life of jesus philosophically. Craig blomberg challenged me to defend truth, but to. Defending christianity against the challenges of postmodernism ebook written by douglas groothuis. A comprehensive case for biblical faith, soul in cyberspace, truth decay, unmasking the new age, and authored numerous articles appearing in magazines such as christianity today, books and culture, and the christian research journal. In this featured article, philosopher doug groothuis highlights how christianity is different from the new age worldview and offers strategies for the christian case maker to successfully navigate the maze of new age beliefs. Articles have appeared in periodicals such as christianity today, the journal of the evangelical theological society, philosophia.
Rebecca merrill groothuiss contribution to biblical equality. Looking forward to referring students to your book. Dougs newest book, walking through twilight is a memoir about his journey alongside his wife as she was diagnosed, and then finally succumbed to a form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia. This textbook is used in apologetics courses around the country and has been translated into korean. The christian worldview proposes answers to the most enduring human questions. Douglas groothuis presents a compelling case for christianity and a case against non christian worldviews. The moral character of the christian apologist with dr. The christian worldview proposes answers to enduring human questions. In chapter six of doug groothuis helpful book, christian apologetics, he does a nice job explaining and refuting postmodernism from a christian point of view. From my book, christian apologetics intervarsity press, 2011. Defending christianity against the challenges of postmodernism. This is a forum to discuss my book, christian apologetics. I once read a book called against happiness and enjoyed it.
Groothuis was a campus pastor for twelve years prior to obtaining a position as an associate professor of philosophy of religion and ethics at denver seminary in 1993. A conversation with stephanie syman and doug groothuis download mp3. He has served as adjunct professor at seattle pacific university, visiting instructor in apologetics. He has the most fullyintegrated worldview of any christian scholar i know. Rebecca merrill groothuiss contribution to biblical. Groothuis received a phd and a bs from the university of oregon, and an ma in philosophy from the. I think that the big advantage you get from doug groothuis is his worldview. Sep 17, 2018 doug s newest book, walking through twilight is a memoir about his journey alongside his wife as she was diagnosed, and then finally succumbed to a form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia. Groothuis, professor of philosophy at denver seminary, has written a number of books about worldview, apologetics, and the gospel, including. It is one of the most thorough, insightful and wellwritten apologetics books i have read in a long time. As an alternative to the hierarchical book, recovering biblical manhood and womanhood, 14 this book would.
Earlier today, i posted that you can be my publicist. Moreland has called it the go to book on the subject. Dougs book is raw and painful to read at times, but it is also profound and sure to be. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a case for. Douglas groothuis on good apologetics christianity today. According to various autobiographical web pages, doug groothuis is an evangelical, protestant, nearanglican1 christian and a constructive curmudgeon2 on these informal web pages, groothuis writes with regularity and at some length, with a fire in his bones3, about christianity. Groothuis, professor of philosophy at denver seminary, has written a number of books about worldview, apologetics, and the gospel, including truth decay. This collection gathers three books addressing the new age movements that influence today s society and churches. Groothuis has the rare ability to write in a way that is understandable to the nonspecialist and yet rigorous enough to challenge the apologetic connoisseur. Journal of the evangelical theological society as well as articles in magazines such as the philosophers magazine, christianity today. The book is ninetyfive pages long with eight chapters. Translation of the shamanized jesus from christianity today.
Truth captures reality in statements, and any statement that. There are no easy answers, but there are always plenty of questions. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from. Groothuis does something that few if any other apologetic works. I discovered today that your christian apologetics is one of the seminarys prescribed texts. Groothuis puts for the notion that god is the source of all perfect moral code because he himself is incapable of an evil act as it would be a contradiction of gods being. In this heartrending interview, scott and sean talk with christian philosopher dr.
Douglas groothuis is a member of the evangelical theological society. Aug 11, 2011 in this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a case for the credibility of jesus, the incarnation and the resurrection. He has authored four other books, including unmasking the new age, christianity that counts, and deceived by the light. Douglas groothuis and i discuss in his first interview on capturing christianity. Doug groothuis, professor of philosophy, is the author of christian apologetics. Sep 14, 2016 36 by now, of course, the new age movement is no longer new. A prolife call to arms, in douglas groothuis, christianity that counts grand. These are just a few of the questions that christian philosopher dr. Christian apologetics doug groothuis credo courses. The book spoke of a despair so acute, so piercing, that the godrejecting individual internalized his despair by putting it onto the singularness of his being. Doug groothuis, as he recounts his decade long journey with his wife, becky, through terminal dementia, in his new book, walking through twilight. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian.
Doug is professor of apologetics and philosophy at denver seminary, but the book were going to talk about today is his newest book, which has, actually, very little to do with what, doug, what youve typically written about over. By the time you reach today, well yogas now very much a commercialized part of american culture and stefanie syman helps us to. Sep 03, 2011 in on jesus, doug groothuis explores the life of jesus philosophically. Douglas groothuis, assistant professor of religion and ethics at denver seminary, offers compelling answers and cautions in his new book, the. What if the millennia of human cries echo only into the empty sky and no further. A comprehensive case for biblical faith ebook written by douglas groothuis. I once read a book called against happinessand enjoyed it. Brilliant but humble, knowledgable and experienced but practical, doug has a heart for the gospel and an ear for contemporary people and issues that make him fruitful in universities and colleges as well as churches and schools.
Douglas groothuis 752page christian apologetics book is now. A comprehensive case for biblical faith intervarsity press, 2011. I have also published dozens of articles in magazines such as christianity today, the chronicle of higer education, the philosophers magazine, philosophy. Groothuis is professor of philosophy at denver seminary in colorado and the author of numerous books including christian apologetics. There is nothing new about pain and suffering, and why gods people have to endure so much of it. Douglas groothuis 752page christian apologetics book is. Jan 31, 2019 these are just a few of the questions that christian philosopher dr. In this 2012 christianity today book award of merit, eminent christian apologist douglas groothuis offers a thorough examination of this query. Groothuis offers a thoughtful critique of new age ideology, with insights into specific situations and practical.
Were here today with our good friend and fellow faculty colleague at denver seminary, doug groothuis. But my wife, becky, is the main reason for my scrutiny of this topic. Groothuis received a phd and a bs from the university of oregon, and an ma in philosophy from the university of wisconsinmadison. A comprehensive case for biblical faith 9780830839353. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read christian apologetics. When my shotacrossthe bow book, the soul in cyberspace, was published in 1997, the forms of the internet were. According to various autobiographical web pages, doug groothuis is an evangelical, protestant, nearanglican christian and a constructive curmudgeon on these informal web pages, groothuis writes with regularity and at some length, with a fire in his bones, about christianity. Six ways to inspire confident, contagious faith in your ki. Some remain similar to books published thirty years ago, with their unadorned text and high volume of information per page. I just wanted to let you know that your work has also found a place, at the southern most tip of st. Let me know what you would like to find on this page.
There are few things in life that are more gutwrenching than walking with a loved one through a terminal illness. Christian apologetics 2012 christianity today book award of merit winnerthe christian worldview proposes answers to the most enduring human questions. Christian apologetics by douglas groothuis 20110817 22 comments by c michael patton ivp was kind enough to send me a copy of doug groothuis christian apologetics i have never been able to say his name, by the way. Doug groothuis is one of the ablest apologists speaking and writing today. In this systematic text entitled christian apologetics.
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