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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199661073
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Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NameNatural Signs and Knowledge of God : a New Look at Theistic Arguments
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
SubjectTheology, Theism, General, Philosophy, Religion & Science
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion
AuthorC. Stephen Evans
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight10.2 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsReview from previous edition: "There are many reasons to recommend C. Stephen Evans' new book... It is accessible and open in its style, and deals skillfully with what I consider to be the most important subject we can study: our ability to know God... The book can be read with proft by a wideaudience, from undergraduate and graduate students to the interested general public... an engaging and stimulating work" --Owen Anderson, Conversations in Religion and Theology, "This book will benefit readers with some background or interest in natural theology and philosophy or religion."--CHOICE "The empirical questions Evans' approach raises are not only noteworthy, they are urgent.Natural Signs and Knowledge of Godhas much to offer philosophers and theologians, but the most significant contribution of Evans' book may well be to motivate and otherwise support broadly theistic research programs in the human sciences."--Books & Culture, "This book will benefit readers with some background or interest in natural theology and philosophy or religion."--CHOICE "The empirical questions Evans' approach raises are not only noteworthy, they are urgent. Natural Signs and Knowledge of God has much to offer philosophers and theologians, but the most significant contribution of Evans' book may well be to motivate and otherwise support broadly theistic research programs in the human sciences."--Books & Culture "Clearly written, engaging...Evans writes with conviction but without dogmatism, and shines a fresh perspective on some traditional arguments. This book is highly recommended for both students and scholars."--Religious Studies Review, This is a richand rewarding book that reaffirms the rationality of belief in God, while opening up a subtly different approach to theistic apologetics that could well be of considerable value., Evans has here made a valuable and original contribution to the field of religious epistemology. Natural Signs and Knowledge of God deserves attention from, and is sure to provoke lively debate between, philosophers of religion and theologians. However, it should also be of interest to, and accessible to, anyone concerned with theistic apologetics. Even someone with little grounding in these issues is likely to gain something from it., Evans' book is a characteristic combination of careful attention to neglected historical ideas and insightful analysis of a broad range of contemporary issues ... Natural Signs and Knowledge of God has much to offer philosophers and theologians, but the most significant contribution of Evans' book may well be to motivate and otherwise support broadly theistic research programs in the human sciences., 'Review from previous edition "There are many reasons to recommend C. Stephen Evans' new book... It is accessible and open in its style, and deals skillfully with what I consider to be the most important subject we can study: our ability to know God... The book can be read with proft by a wide audience, from undergraduate and graduate students to the interested general public... an engaging and stimulating work"'Owen Anderson, Conversations in Religion and Theology'"a very good book... Evans has placed philosophers and theologians further in his debt with this book... I look forward to having an opportunity to read it again."'Graham Gould, Journal of Theological Studies, "a very good book... Evans has placed philosophers and theologians further in his debt with this book... I look forward to having an opportunity to read it again." --Graham Gould, Journal of Theological Studies, This is an impressive book. It is rigorously argued but not written in dense or technical language. As well as philosophers, it should appeal to anyone with a serious interest in Christian apologetics., "This book will benefit readers with some background or interest in natural theology and philosophy or religion."--CHOICE"Stimulating... Evans has here made a valuable and original contribution to the field of religious epistemology. Natural Signs and Knowledge of God deserves attention from, and is sure to provoke lively debate between, philosophers of religion and theologians. However, it should also be of interest to, and accessible to, anyone concerned with theistic apologetics. Even someone with little grounding in these issues is likely to gain something from it." --Religious Studies, "This book will benefit readers with some background or interest in natural theology and philosophy or religion."--CHOICE "Stimulating... Evans has here made a valuable and original contribution to the field of religious epistemology. Natural Signs and Knowledge of God deserves attention from, and is sure to provoke lively debate between, philosophers of religion and theologians. However, it should also be of interest to, and accessible to, anyone concerned with theistic apologetics. Even someone with little grounding in these issues is likely to gain something from it." --Religious Studies
Dewey Decimal211.3
Table Of Content1. The Problem of Natural Theology2. The Concept of a Natural Sign3. Cosmic Wonder and Cosmological Arguments for God4. Beneficial Order and Teleological Arguments for God5. Moral Arguments and Natural Signs for God6. Conclusions: Can We Rely on Natural Signs for a "Hidden" God?
SynopsisIs there such a thing as natural knowledge of God? C. Stephen Evans presents the case for understanding theistic arguments as expressions of natural signs in order to gain a new perspective both on their strengths and weaknesses. Three classical, much-discussed theistic arguments - cosmological, teleological, and moral - are examined for the natural signs they embody. At the heart of this book lie several relatively simple ideas. One is that if there is a God of the kind accepted by Christians, Jews, and Muslims, then it is likely that a 'natural' knowledge of God is possible. Another is that this knowledge will have two characteristics: it will be both widely available to humans and yet easy to resist. If these principles are right, a new perspective on many of the classical arguments for God's existence becomes possible. We understand why these arguments have for many people a continued appeal but also why they do not constitute conclusive 'proofs' that settle the debate once and for all. Touching on the interplay between these ideas and contemporary scientific theories about the origins of religious belief, particularly the role of natural selection in predisposing humans to form beliefs in God or gods, Evans concludes that these scientific accounts of religious belief are fully consistent, even supportive, of the truth of religious convictions., Is there such a thing as natural knowledge of God? C. Stephen Evans presents the case for understanding theistic arguments as expressions of natural signs in order to gain a new perspective both on their strengths and weaknesses.
LC Classification NumberBL200.E8 2012
