Apologetics: An Introduction

Structured, well thought and presented intro to the field of apologetics. This respected philosopher and debater of the Christian worldview presents in technical, detailed outline form, what he terms "analytic outline."Topices are Faith and Reason, The Absurdity of life without God, the existence of God, the problem of miracles and historical knowledge, the claims of Christ and the Resurrection.Each topic is presented with thorough bibliography. Pleased to learn that this volume has been replaced and updated in newer volume in another review. Must obtain and see the differences. As solid a place to delve into the fascinating field of apologetics there is.

This book was the "first edition" that Craig wrote which later became titled "Reasonable Faith." While the contents are basically the same between the two it must be pointed out that "Reasonable Faith" contains some minor updated material that is not included in this volume. However, this volume is designed in a more technical format that includes bibliographic information (recommended reading) at the beginning of each chapter. "Reasonable Faith" is formatted in a more common publishing style. If you are wanting to collect all of Craig's works then you will want this book (even though it is simply the earlier copy of "Reasonable."). Some of the differences between the two works are: 1) the chapters in the older text carry a Latin title; De Fide, De Homine, De Deo, De Creatione, and De Christo, 2) The cover, of course, 3) The format of the text, 4) the positioning of the bibliography, and 5) the older version (this one I'm reviewing) has an analytic outline at the beginning of the book that is very helpful. Other than that, the books are the same.