{"product_id":"the-history-of-apologetics-9780310559412","title":"The History of Apologetics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECPA Christian Book Award 2021 Finalist: Biography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Apologetics through the Lives of History''s Great Apologists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe History of Apologetics\u003c\/em\u003e follows the great apologists in the history of the church to understand how they approached the task of apologetics in their own cultural and theological context. Each chapter looks at the life of a well-known apologist from history, unpacks their methodology, and details how they approached the task of defending the faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy better understanding how apologetics has been done, readers will be better able to grasp the contextualized nature of apologetics and apply those insights to today''s context. \u003cem\u003eThe History of Apologetics\u003c\/em\u003e covers forty-four apologists including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart One: Patristic Apologists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJustin Martyr\u003c\/strong\u003e by Gerald Bray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrenaeus of Lyons\u003c\/strong\u003e by Stephen O. Presley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthenagoras of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The History of Apologetics is a must-have for the shelves of any serious student of apologetics. With an impressive list of contributors, it provides a comprehensive yet detailed survey of various approaches to the defense of the Christian faith from patristic to modern times. Of particular value is the diversity of approaches represented by the apologists included, with notable entries among the more modern figures including John Henry Newman, G. K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and C. S. Lewis. This provides substantial content for approaches to defending the faith that engage with cultural issues and draw on imagination and the arts as a methodology. The result is a volume that genuinely presents the historical and ecumenical richness of apologetics as a discipline and will serve as a valuable foundation for working apologists.' * \u003cb\u003e HOLLY ORDWAY, Word on Fire Institute Fellow of Faith and Culture, author of Apologetics and the Christian Imagination\u003c\/b\u003e  *\u003cbr\u003e'This book contains richly developed surveys of the apologetic arguments and approaches of a wide array of the Christian faith's greatest and most influential advocates over the centuries. Though the book is easily readable, it is extraordinarily informative--like the best apologetic works themselves! I learned so much from reading this book, even with regard to authors whose writings I know. Highly recommended to every Christian and especially to clergy and scholars, for whom the task of Christian apologetics is an urgent call.' * \u003cb\u003e MATTHEW LEVERING, James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology at Mundelein Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'This is a most valuable guide to the history of Christian apologetics throughout the ages. Expert authors provide readable summaries that will be useful both to those being introduced to the subject and to those who wish to review the wide range of options.' * \u003cb\u003e GEORGE MARSDEN, author of Jonathan  Edwards: A Life and C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity: A Biography \u003c\/b\u003e  *\u003cbr\u003e'This volume employs competent scholars to write about noteworthy apologists throughout the history of the church's intellectual engagement with the unbelieving world. Apologists shouldn't defend the faith in a historical vacuum since we ought to stand on the shoulders of giants. This is the most thorough history of its kind that I know of and will repay careful study for the defense of the faith given once and for all to the saints.' * \u003cb\u003e DOUGLAS GROOTHUIS, professor of philosophy at Denver Seminary, author of Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCh. 1\tJustin Martyr (100-165)\tGerald Bray (D.Litt., University of Paris - Sorbonne) is Research Professor of Divinity, History, and Doctrine at Beeson School of Divinity. He edited Galatians, Ephesians, the first volume of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture (IVP). His systematic theology God is Love was released by Crossway in 2012, and his historical theology God has Spoken was published in 2014.\tBeeson School of Divinity Ch. 2\tIrenaeus (130-202)\tJohn Behr (D.Phil., Oxford) is Dean, Rector, and Director of the Master of Theology Program and Professor of Patristics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. \tPENDING Ch. 3\tAthenagoras Athens (133-190)\tW. Brian Shelton (Ph.D., Saint Louis University) is Provost and Professor of Theology and Church History at Toccoa Falls College. He has published principally on early Christianity in the west, including Martyrdom from Exegesis in Hippolytus: An Early Church Presbyter's Commentary on Daniel (Paternoster, 2008) and 'Irenaeus' in Shapers of Christian Orthodoxy (IVP, 2010). \tToccoa Falls College Ch. 4\tTertullian (160-220)\tBryan Litfin (Ph.D., University of Virginia) is Professor of Theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He is author of Early Martyr Stories: An Evangelical Introduction (Baker, 2014) and Getting to Know the Church Fathers (Brazos, 2007). \tMoody Bible Institute Ch. 5\tOrigen (185-254)\tChad Thornhill (Ph.D., Liberty) is Associate Professor of Apologetics and Biblical Studies and Chair of Theological Studies at Liberty University. \tLiberty University Ch. 6\tAthanasius of Alexandria (296-373)\tPeter Leithart (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) \t PENDING Ch. 7\tAugustine (354-430)\tChad Meister (Ph.D., Marquette University) is Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Bethel College. His publications include Contemporary Philosophical Theology (Routledge), Christian Thought: A Historical Introduction (Routledge), and The Cambridge Companion to Christian Philosophical Theology (Cambridge University Press). He is also General Co-editor of the books series, Cambridge Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Society.\tBethel College Part 2: Medieval Apologists Ch. 8\tJohn of Damascus (676-749)\tDaniel Janosik (Ph.D., London School of Theology) is Professor of Apologetics and Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University. His dissertation research was titled, John of Damascus: First Apologist to the Muslims. \tColumbia International University Ch. 9\tTheodore Abu Qurra (750-820)\tByard Bennett (Ph.D., University of Toronto) is Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.\tGrand Rapids Theological Seminary Ch. 10\tTimothy of Baghdad (727-823)\tEdward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales-Trinity St. David; PhD, University of Pretoria) is Professor of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University and the author of Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders, Brazilian Evangelical Missions in the Arab World, and translator of François Decret’s Early Christianity in North Africa.\tColumbia International University Ch. 11\tAnselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)\tTBD\t Ch. 12\tThomas Aquinas (1225-1274)\tFrancis Beckwith (Ph.D., Fordham University) is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, and Associate Director of Graduate Studies at Baylor University; and Shawn Floyd (Ph.D., University of St. Louis) is Professor of Philosophy at Malone University. \tBaylor University; Malone University Ch. 13\tRamon Lull (1232-1316)\tGreg Peters (Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, Toronto) is Associate Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology at Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University. He is author of The Story of Monasticism: Retrieving an Ancient Tradition for Contemporary Spirituality (Baker, 2015), and Peter of Damascus: Byzantine Monk and Spiritual Theologian (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, 2011)\tBiola University Ch. 14\tGregory Palamas (1296-1359)\tByard Bennett (Ph.D., University of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49524806222167,"sku":"9780310559412","price":42.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780310559412.jpg?v=1731858187","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-history-of-apologetics-9780310559412","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}