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