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Books on Apologetics
Apologetics
Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics
by: Norman L. Geisler
This is a comprehensive resource on apologetics and philosophy as it pertains to Christian apologetics. Geisler has taught apologetics for over forty years - these are his compiled notes on the subject. It is a "must" as a reference tool for any serious Bible student.
Christian Apologetics
by: Dr. Norman Geisler
This is the classic on Christian apologetics. Dr. Geisler (Norm) is an incredible thinker and reading his works delivers time and time again. This book is used as a text book in Christian colleges on the subject of apologetics.
Subject matter begins with different ways to determine what is true to the evidence for Jesus Christ and the reliability of the Scripture.
Darwin on Trial
by: Philip Johnson
This book started the movement of what is called "Intelligent Design." Even before Behe's "Darwins Black Box" this book put evolutionists on the defensive. Johnson, a law professor at UC Berkley, challenged the evidence for Darwinistic evolution and showed that much of their claims were philosophical not physical evidence.
Defending Your Faith
by: R. C. Sproul
Sproul's approach to apologetics is also classical. However, his book looks at the subjects surrounding the subject. Sproul mentions other authors and their contribution to the world of thought. This is a fundamental approach to apologetcs. Well worth the read
Deliver Us From Evil
by: Ravi Zacarias
Ravi Zacarias is the most popular of contemporary apologists. His ability to articulate and defend the gospel always amazes. Ravi is a cultural apologist and this book reveals his insight into the issues of culture. Ravi deals especially with the postmodern mind, provides clear analysis and proven answers.
Holman Quicksource Guide to Christian Apologetics
by: Doug Powell
Doug Powell has written an excellent introduction to apologetics. This "Quicksource Guide" will prove more than helpful for novice as well as the student of apologetics. Powell presents the arguments for the existence of God, the reliability of the Old and New Testaments, Creation over evolution, through to Jesus as the Christ. Each of the 13 chapters is thorough enough to give the reader more than a grasp of the topics. This is a must for the bookshelf.
I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be an Atheist
by: Norman Geisler and Frank Turek
This is an excellent primer on apologetics. It's the popular version of Dr. Geisler's course on the subject.
Not A Chance
by: R.C Sproul
R.C. Sproul takes on the theory of "chance" as a power in evolution. He methodically show that "chance" is not a power and therefor cannot cause anything to happen. This is a good argument against the bedrock of evolution's theory of matter + time + chance = existence.
The Christian Combat Manual
by: Dan Story
Dan Story has some of the best books on "practical apologetics." This offering, The Christian Combat Manual, is his best yet. For someone going off to college this would be a necessary read.
Dan Story approaches apologetics differently than most. He goes on the offensive. Although he thoroughly understands apologetics as a "defense," he also sees it is a tool to strip arguments of their validity. Using the Socratric Method, Dan teaches the reader how to ask questions that corner the opposition.
The book is divided into 5 sections: Establishing Truth and the Reliability of the Bible, Creation or Evolution: Let the Evidence Speak for Itelf; We Can Demonstrate to Atheists that God Exists; Jesus Christ: Man of History or Man of Myth?; and Modern Issues: The World Beyond the Church.
This is a worthwhile book to understand the current battle of worldviews and apologetics
When Critics Ask
by: Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe
This is a terrific resource for answers when people criticize the Scripture. Geisler and Howe have looked at every verse that may be considered problematic. Whether the verse in question has a seeming contradiction or difficult interpretation, this book handles the answers. This book is truly a popular handbook on Bible difficulties.
