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How Not to Read the Bible | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Dan Kimball, the book's author, tells the reader how to make sense of the Bible. For example, in one chapter he warns the reader never to read a Bible verse. Listen to this podcast for an explanation of what appears to be an odd statement by him.

The Case for Life | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Scott Klusendorf, a leading pro-life speaker and author, has a chapter in his book that tells pro-lifers how to ask good questions when dealing with a pro-choice individual.

Decision Making and the Will of God | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

I want to cover an important chapter in Garry Friesen's book that deals with a key question--How can a Christian make good decisions in non-moral areas? He emphasizes the wisdom model here. 

Why Believe? | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

I just read Neil Shenvi's book and wanted to share his first chapter, in which he tackles key  questions: Should we avoid religious truth claims for the sake of peace? Are all religions true? Is all religious truth subjective? Can we just ignore religion?

The Beauty of Intolerance | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Josh and Sean McDowell cover a lot of important things in the third chapter of their book--the definition of truth, how moral truth was undercut in the Western world, the world of postmodernism.

Darwin’s Doubt | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Scientists have been puzzled by the "Cambrian explosion," when many animals suddenly appeared on the earth. Stephen Meyer  in this book explains how intelligent design is necessary as an explanation for this sudden appearance of life.

The Great Divide | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Dr. Alvin Schmidt, professor of sociology, has written a book illustrating the chasm-wide differences between the Western world and the world of Islam. In the section I cover here, he explains how modern science came out of the West, not Islam.

The Historical Reliability of the Gospels | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Craig Blomberg, noted New Testament scholar, explores evidence for the life of Jesus outside the gospels. There actually is a lot of testimony confirming the gospel portraits of Jesus.