New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics, Edited by Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack

New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics

Edited by Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack
Consulting Editor C. Stephen Evans

New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics
Hardback
  • Length: 799 pages
  • Dimensions: 7 × 10 in
  • Published: May 18, 2006
  • Imprint: IVP Academic
  • ISBN: 9780830824519

The New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics is a must-have resource for professors and students, pastors and laypersons--in short, for any Christian who wishes to understand or develop a rational explanation of the Christian faith in thecontext of today's complex and ever-changing world. Packed with hundreds of articles that cover the key topics, historic figures and contemporary global issues relating to the study and practice of Christian apologetics, this handy one-volume resource will make an invaluable addition to any Christian library.

Editors Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack, with consulting editor C. Stephen Evans, have divided the dictionary into two parts: Part one offers a series of introductory essays that set the framework for the dictionary. These essays examine the practice and importance of Christian apologetics in light of theological, historical and cultural concerns. Part two builds on these essays to present numerous alphabetized articles onindividuals, ideas, movements and disciplines that are vital to a rational explanation of the Christian faith. Both essays and articles are written by leading Christian philosophers and theologians. Together, they form an indispensable resource for Christians living in today's pluralistic age.

"The New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics provides a wealth of useful material for Christians wanting to share their faith more wisely and sensitively. It testifies to the power of Christianity to withstand the most rigorous scrutiny not only as a set of teachings but also as a way of life."David Coffey, General Secretary, Baptist Union of Great Britain
"Despite our postmodern culture's comparative distrust in reason, it is still essential to present the gospel coherently, to understand the philosophies and worldviews of our day, and to give good answers to good questions. This wide-ranging volume will be an invaluable tool for anyone concerned with that challenge."Graham Cray, Bishop of Maidstone
"It is essential for the contemporary church to know that what it believes makes sense. At a time when we are increasingly bombarded by attempts to debunk the faith, Christians need a firm grasp on the coherence and credibility of their beliefs. This volume makes a massive contribution to this need and does so in a way that is readily accessible to any person who takes the trouble to think. As this is exactly what every Christian should do, it follows that this is a book for everyone, and not just the specialist."Nigel G. Wright, Principal, Spurgeon's College
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CONTENTS

Preface
How to Use This Dictionary
Abbreviations
List of Contributors
Part One
Christian Apologetics for a New Century
Approaches to Apologetics
Legitimacy of Apologetics
Viability ofApologetics
Theology and Apologetics
Apologetics and the Non-Western World
Part Two
Index of Names
Index of Subjects

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Gavin McGrath

Gavin J. McGrath (Ph.D.) is Associate Minister at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Wimbledon Park, London. He is the author of A Confident Life in an Age of Change (Inter-Varsity Press).

W. C. Campbell-Jack

W. C. Campbell-Jack (Ph.D., Edinburgh) is an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland. At present he is minister of Possilpark Parish Church, an urban priority area in the north of Glasgow. He has taught as visiting lecturer in several colleges.