Paul copan is the author of is god a moral monster. Paul copan books list of books by author paul copan thriftbooks. This second installment, featuring writings from eighteen respected apologists such as gary habermas and ben witherington, addresses challenges from noted new atheists like richard dawkins the god delusion and other. Why and how to study philosophy little books oct 19, 2016. Contending with christianitys critics is book two in a series on modern christian apologetics that began with the popular passionate conviction. Paul copan is a christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and. Classic and contemporary issues 2007, and coauthor, with william craig, of creation out. Moser, 2003, the routledge companion to philosophy of religion with chad v. Paul copan phd, marquette university is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university. Paul copan has a bachelor of arts degree in biblical studies from. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. How humans were designed to harness fire and transform our planet the privileged species series book 1 michael denton. We should also consider gods robust explanatory power.
Author bio paul copan is a professor and the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university in west palm beach, florida. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. The author or editor of thirty books, including creation out of nothing. A biblical, philosophical, and scientific exploration with william lane craig, 2004, the rationality of theism with with paul k. A little book for new philosophers by paul copan is an excellent, short guide as to why and how to study philosophy. Gundry professor of biblical studies, westmont college copan takes on current new atheist biblical critics and. Video a spanish translation of my recent prageru video true for you, but not for me.
He is currently a professor at the palm beach atlantic university and holds the endowed pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics. Paul copan is currently a professor of philosophy and ethics at the palm beach atlantic university, where he also holds the endowed pledger family chair. Whats the point of studying philosophy when we have theology. He has written and edited over 25 books in the area of philosophy of religion. Paul copan is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university, usa. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old t. Origins surprises and amazes all seekers, new believers, and veterans of scripture alike as it devastates the polytheistic, pagan assumptions and. Paul copan phd, marquette university is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university in florida. The ancient impact and modern implications of genesis 111 coauthored with douglas jacoby. I agreed with only about half of copans conclusions, but his book.
The first two chapters are absolutely fantastic and rightly demonstrate a place for philosophy within christianity. I just updated paul copan texts and corroborations due to finding out that he is due to publish a new book in due timecirca tjanuary 2010 ad however, the book is available now on amazon, it is titled, is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god and is an expanded version of his essays such as yahweh wars and the canaanites divinelymandated genocide or. He is the coeditor, with paul moser, of the rationality of theism 2003 and, with chad meister, of the routledge companion to philosophy of religion 2012 and philosophy of religion. Paul copans new book is god a moral monster making. Is philosophy anything more than a preparation for apologetics. In this timely and readable book, apologist paul copan takes on some of the most.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. See all books authored by paul copan, including is god a moral monster making sense. In a little book for new philosophers, copan offers a concise introduction to the study of philosophy. His reflections on this subject are convicting and humbling, making his book a worthwhile read. A little book for new philosophers why and how to study. He is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university. Not far into paul copans a little book for new philosophers. But as paul copan contends in a little book for new philosophers, it is possible to affirm theologys preeminence without diminishing the value and contribution of philosophy. He previously served with ravi zacharias international ministries and taught at trinity. This second installment, featuring writings from eighteen respected apologists such as gary habermas and ben witherington, addresses challenges from noted new atheists like richard dawkins the god delusion and other contemporary. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else.
Paul copan has 48 books on goodreads with 14655 ratings. Paul copan and matthew flannagan does the bible condone genocide. Many christians see little point in studying philosophy, but copan. This book is notable for giving a very short, cogent summary of why it is reasonable to believe that god exists, as the author notes as follows. In a little book for new philosophers, paul copan offers a concise introduction to the study of philosophy. Matthew flannagan phd, university of otago is a researcher and a teaching pastor at takanini community church in. Paul copan is professor and the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university, usa. In defense of the bible a comprehensive apologetic for the authority of scripture, edited by steven b. Published in paul copan and william lane craig, eds. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old testament is.
Paul copan books list of books by author paul copan. The ancient impact and modern implications of genesis 111. Paul copan responds to the new atheist stance that the god of the old testament is a moral monster. Discount prices on books by paul copan, including titles like origins. His books include the gospel in the marketplace of ideas, an introduction to biblical ethics, creation out of nothing, did god really command genocide.
But as paul copan contends, it is possible to affirm theologys preeminence without diminishing the value and contribution of philosophy. A volume from the ivp little books series, a little book for new philosophers offers newcomers and veterans alike a concise introduction to the study of philosophy. Paul copan helps us truly understand the world of the old testament and how it relates to us today. He is the author of several popular apologetics books, including is god a moral monster. Gundry professor of biblical studies, westmont college copan takes on current new atheist biblical critics and powerfully addresses virtually every. Books by paul copan author of is god a moral monster. A little book for new philosophers ivp academic, and the.
Deflating the slogans that leave christians speechless, and more on. Contending with christianitys critics and passionate conviction are the result of national apologetics conferences sponsored by the evangelical philosophical society. Paul copan, a personal friend for many years, exemplifies the virtues that he says christian philosophers should develop. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey. Paul copan is a christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. A guide to everyday apologetics all with baker, and loving wisdom. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey of philosophys basic aims and categories and an apology for its proper function in the life of the christian.
However, copan thereafter takes a sharp dive into axioms and poorly. Relatively few bible readers are familiar with the world of the ancient near east, centered in. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Paul copan s most popular book is is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. Origins turns much of what christians learned in sunday school on its head in a revealing comparison of the genesis narrative to the competing pagan narrative of the day. He is the author of several apologetics books and lives with his wife and five children in florida. Making sense of the old testament god by paul copan available from rakuten kobo. A little book for new philosophers intervarsity press.
Paul copan has 49 books on goodreads with 14916 ratings. See all books authored by paul copan, including is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god, and true for you, but not for me. Why and how to study philosophy i thought to myself, this may become required reading for all introductory courses in bible and theology programs. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey of philosophys basic aims and categories and an. A little book for new philosophers little books series.
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