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Scaling the Secular City: A Defense of Christianity (Scaling the Secular City) | 
 enlarge | Author: J. P. Moreland
Publisher: Baker Academic
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0801062225
Dewey Decimal Number: 239
EAN: 9780801062223
ASIN: 0801062225
Publication Date: June 1987
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Here are up-to-date arguments for God's existence and for Jesus' deity and resurrection, answers to objections to Christian theism, and discussions of four key issues.
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 Encyclopedia of apologetics October 11, 2008
This reads more like a reference book of apologetic arguments than an exegetical defense of Christianity, but as such it is a very valuable reference. Moreland focuses on philosophical and scientific arguments for God, pulling together most of the great high-level debates on the subject throughout history.
 Great beginning Christian apologetics book. September 19, 2008
Starts from the beginning by providing several arguments for God's existence along with foreseen objections. Discusses existence of the mind/soul as well as the role of science in the church.
 Climbing the Walls November 19, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Moreland, and other recent authors such as William Lane Craig and Alvin Plantinga, seem to be aware of the anti-intellectual reputation of religion. Whereas Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, or the average televangelist regularly issues embarrassing pronouncements, the "new apologists," exemplified by Moreland, Craig, and Plantinga, attempt to provide sound philosophical arguments in favor of Christianity.
While this is an improvement over mere faith-based assertions devoid of checkable observations and evidence, I don't think these efforts have succeeded. Those who already are Christians will find confirmation for their existing beliefs, and maybe some arguments that might sway a weak or naive skeptic. Stronger and better informed skeptics will remain unconvinced.
The arguments in this and similar books tend to be based on premises that seem innocuous at first glance. If (a big if) one accepts the premises, the subsequent reasoning is usually free of fallacies. But Watch The Premises! And be aware that any argument that reaches an unpalatable conclusion may be merely a reductio ad absurdum against one or more of its premises.
In the case of the "kalam cosmological argument," for instance, there is often a questionable premise about "potential" versus "actual" infinities, wasting many words that don't understand infinity very well.
Excellent primer... but have your thinking hat on! June 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dr. Moreland's book is, as one reviewer already wrote, "already a classic." It is a bit of a tough read for the average church layman, however it is well worth the effort. I would encourage anyone who is contemplating reading this book to do so, BUT be prepared to move slowly through it the first time. Take the time to look up any words that are unfamiliar. While (after many years of study on such matters) I don't agree with every concept Moreland presents, and neither may the reader, I certainly respect the scholarship that went into this book. Take... read... you'll be considerably the better for the effort.
Scaling the Secular City July 28, 2005
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Dr. Moreland is a gifted writer and has captured the subject very well. The book is particularly challenging to those that are not inclined towards math or philosophy. Therefore, it will not be particularly useful to those of casual interest. Perhaps that's OK.
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