Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorize...
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Jan 29, 2012
Sean
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Pretty good stuff, Kreeft knows how to humanize Christianity.
If you think that Dubya Bush and John Ashcroft are the faces of Christianity, you're not only completely mistaken about Christianity, but you should read this book to see just how badly wrong your view has gone. This book should expose the fraudulent nature of Dubya's and Ashcroft's claims to Christianity, as well as the claims of any ridiculous clown who uses Christianity as a "secret handshake," as a bludgeon t More...
If you think that Dubya Bush and John Ashcroft are the faces of Christianity, you're not only completely mistaken about Christianity, but you should read this book to see just how badly wrong your view has gone. This book should expose the fraudulent nature of Dubya's and Ashcroft's claims to Christianity, as well as the claims of any ridiculous clown who uses Christianity as a "secret handshake," as a bludgeon t More...
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Dec 19, 2010
Matt
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I started out reading this book like a normal book and made it about halfway through doing that. However I realized that it was just a bit to heavy reading to continue that process, especially since it isn't a normal read. It is pretty academic and so for the second half of the book I skimmed the content and read sections that really appealed to me. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in apologetics or studying theology, etc...
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Mar 28, 2008
Jeremiah
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If you're an aplologetiphile like I am then this book is that type of book that one looks to read to discover new angles or approaches to arguments; new strategies for dealing with the hard questions; new arguments that can contribute to the older, classical approaches. And in this book there are a ton of arguments, some strong and some weak; but the authors admit that and do a good job showing how a cumulative case for Christianity is well supported with a flood of evidence that isn't found in
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May 01, 2010
Brianna
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My advice to the reader: As with any apologetics piece, this handbook contains theory and philosophy galore. Be prepared to spend some time with it. If you keep an open mind while reading (no matter what "level" of Christian you are) then you will gain a lot of insight from Kreeft and Tacelli's arguments. However, those looking for faults within the arguments will find as many as they want. This does not discount Kreeft and Tacelli's logic, only perhaps their writing style, which at so
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Aug 03, 2009
Bridget
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Comprehensive, straightforward, convincing. Covers all of the main arguments for the basic elements of Christianity. Exactly what I was looking for and needed at this point in my journey of faith - and I think it could be really great for lots of folks looking to for a scaffolding of concrete, reasonable philosophic arguments to hold up a more emotional, intuitive, or 'born-and-raised' sense of faith.
Jun 27, 2010
Steve
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A must read for those who want to become an apologist or for those who wish to understand their faith more fully. This book uses both philosophy and theology to address the fundamentals of the faith, as well as answering the common objections to the faith. Kreeft and Tacelli expect the reader to think, to use reason, and to apply the intellect and will to how they live the faith.
Jul 26, 2011
Lesley
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I had to read this for my philosophy class this semester. It is a thorough examination of the logical defense of Christianity. To be honest, it was far more logical and analytical than books I care to read, but it absolutely has its place. If you want to examine Christianity from a logical position, check out this book.
Dec 25, 2009
Listed by Patrick Madrid in the Reading Plan of Search and Rescue in Phase 2 (Intermediate). ("most comprehensive, most useful, and most irrefutable collection of Catholic apologetics arguments in a single volume in the area of atheism")
Dec 19, 2010
Erick
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Philosophy asks questions. Theology answers them. This is the go-to reference book for both common answers and logically sound, 'tried and true' answers. Only for those who ask important questions.
Sep 16, 2010
Trae
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Book was an assigned reading for Classical Apologetics class. The book covers the primary apologetic subjects, and as is typical of Kreeft, the ideas are clearly explained and cleverly expressed.
Feb 03, 2009
A handy reference on christian apologetics. Covers just about every well known argument you can think of in a very logical and easy to find method.
Dec 27, 2007
Anne
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A book probably meant to be used as a reference, but I will admit I read the whole thing straight through and consider it in my top five favorite books of all time. Given its rather short length relative to its task (defending the major tenets of Christianity against all counterarguments), you will forgive it for giving just an overview of the major substantive points. But it's an excellent overview of both sides of many timeless discussions and can lead to further reading. Well written and as c
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Jul 24, 2010
Jessica
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didn't read all the way through, and kind of shied away when it looked like it was going to talk about "science and God." so i didn't give this book a fair chance, and maybe ill pick it up again later.
Jan 29, 2012
David
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A comprehensive intro to the philosophical arguments of apologetics. Personally, I wasn't convinced by most, but I'm an amateur at philosophy.
Jan 31, 2008
Atchisson
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Great compendium of answers to the most commonly offered questions about Christianity. I read it fron to back, but it can be just as enjoyable one question at a time over a number of years.
Aug 13, 2008
Brian
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Loving this book so far. Its weighty stuff, but well-written. Peter Kreeft is one of my favorite authors.
Aug 16, 2009
Jeremy
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If you like philosophy, logic, and reason, you'll enjoy this rather dry study. It presents arguments and answers in an easier-to-read version but same vein as the middle ages scholars like Acquainus.
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