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Tasty Jesus (Hardcover)
Bryan F. Hurlbutt; Foreword by J.P. Moreland
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Stanley N. Gundry; Edited by (general) J.P. Moreland, John Mark Reynolds; Contributions by Paul Nelson, Robert C. Newman, …
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For Christians, the issues raised by the different views on
creation and evolution are challenging. Can a "young earth" be
reconciled with a universe that appears to be billions of years
old? Does scientific evidence point to a God who designed the
universe and life in all its complexity? Three Views on Creation
and Evolution deals with these and similar concerns as it looks at
three dominant schools of Christian thought. Proponents of young
earth creationism, old earth creationism, and theistic evolution
each present their different views, tell why the controversy is
important, and describe the interplay between their understandings
of science and theology. Each view is critiqued by various
scholars, and the entire discussion is summarized by Phillip E.
Johnson and Richard H. Bube. The Counterpoints series provides a
forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues
important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two
categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your
library with other books in the Counterpoints series.
A singularly powerful and rigorous argument in favor of modern
substance dualism In The Substance of Consciousness: A
Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism, two
distinguished philosophers deliver a unique and powerful defense of
contemporary substance dualism, which makes the claim that the
human person is an embodied fundamental, immaterial, and unifying
substance. Multidisciplinary in scope, the book explores areas of
philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, and the sociology of
mind-body beliefs. The authors present the most comprehensive,
up-to-date, and rigorous non-edited work on substance dualism in
the field, as well as a detailed history of how property and
substance dualism have been presented and evaluated over the last
150 years. Alongside developing new and updated positive arguments
for substance dualism, they also discuss key metaphysical notions
and distinctions that inform the examination of substance dualism
and its alternatives. Readers will also find: A thorough
examination of the recent shift away from standard physicalism and
the renaissance of substance dualism Comprehensive explorations of
the likely future of substance dualism in the twenty-first century,
including an exhaustive list of proposed research projects for
substance dualists Practical discussion of new and rigorous
critiques of significant physicality alternatives, including
emergentism and panpsychism. Extensive treatments of philosophy of
mind debates about the roles played by staunch/faint-hearted
naturalism and theism in establishing or presuming methodology,
epistemic priorities, and prior metaphysical commitments Perfect
for professional philosophers, The Substance of Consciousness will
also earn a place in the libraries of consciousness researchers,
philosophical theologians, and religious studies scholars.
This volume of more than two dozen essays written by highly
credentialed scientists, philosophers, and theologians from Europe
and North America provides the most comprehensive critique of
theistic evolution yet produced, opening the door to scientific and
theological alternatives.
In Consciousness and the Existence of God, J.P. Moreland argues
that the existence of finite, irreducible consciousness (or its
regular, law-like correlation with physical states) provides
evidence for the existence of God. Moreover, he analyzes and
criticizes the top representative of rival approaches to explaining
the origin of consciousness, including John Searlea (TM)s
contingent correlation, Timothy Oa (TM)Connora (TM)s emergent
necessitation, Colin McGinna (TM)s mysterian "naturalism," David
Skrbinaa (TM)s panpsychism and Philip Claytona (TM)s pluralistic
emergentist monism. Moreland concludes that these approaches should
be rejected in favor of what he calls "the Argument from
Consciousness."
In Consciousness and the Existence of God, J.P. Moreland argues
that the existence of finite, irreducible consciousness (or its
regular, law-like correlation with physical states) provides
evidence for the existence of God. Moreover, he analyzes and
criticizes the top representative of rival approaches to explaining
the origin of consciousness, including John Searle's contingent
correlation, Timothy O'Connor's emergent necessitation, Colin
McGinn's mysterian "'naturalism," David Skrbina's panpsychism and
Philip Clayton's pluralistic emergentist monism. Moreland concludes
that these approaches should be rejected in favor of what he calls
"'the Argument from Consciousness."
Naturalism provides a rigorous analysis and critique of the major varieties of contemporary philosophical naturalism. The authors advocate the thesis that contemporary naturalism should be abandoned, in light of the serious objections raised against it. Contributors draw on a wide range of topics including: epistemology, the philosophy of science, the philosophy of mind and agency, and natural theology. eBook available with sample pages: 0203186133
A groundbreaking collection of contemporary essays from leading
international scholars that provides a balanced and expert account
of the resurgent debate about substance dualism and its physicalist
alternatives. Substance dualism has for some time been
dismissed as an archaic and defeated position in philosophy of
mind, but in recent years, the topic has experienced a resurgence
of scholarly interest and has been restored to contemporary
prominence by a growing minority of philosophers prepared to
interrogate the core principles upon which past objections and
misunderstandings rest. As the first book of its kind to bring
together a collection of contemporary writing from top proponents
and critics in a pro-contra format, The Blackwell Companion to
Substance Dualism captures this ongoing dialogue and sets the stage
for rigorous and lively discourse around dualist and physicalist
accounts of human persons in philosophy. Chapters explore
emergent, Thomistic, Cartesian, and other forms of substance
dualism—broadly conceived—in dialogue with leading varieties of
physicalism, including animalism, non-reductive physicalism, and
constitution theory. Loose, Menuge, and Moreland pair essays from
dualist advocates with astute criticism from physicalist opponents
and vice versa, highlighting points of contrast for readers in
thematic sections while showcasing today’s leading minds engaged
in direct debate. Taken together, essays provide nuanced paths of
introduction for students, and capture the imagination of
professional philosophers looking to expand their understanding of
the subject. Skillfully curated and in touch with contemporary
science as well as analytic theology, The Blackwell Companion to
Substance Dualism strikes a measured balanced between advocacy and
criticism, and is a first-rate resource for researchers, scholars,
and students of philosophy, theology, and neuroscience.
J.P. Moreland-Christian philosopher, theologian, and
apologist-issues a call to recapture the drama and power of kingdom
living-to cultivate a revolution of Evangelical life, spirituality,
thought, and Spirit-led power. Drawing insights from the early
church, he unpacks three essential ingredients of this revolution:
Recovery of the Christian mind. Renovation of Christian
spirituality. Restoration of the power of the Holy Spirit. Western
society is in crisis: the result of our culture's embrace of
naturalism and postmodernism, and a biblical worldview has been
pushed to the margins. Christians have been strongly influenced by
these trends, with the result that their personal lives often
reflect the surrounding culture more than the way of Christ, and
the church's transforming influence on society has waned as a
result. Kingdom Triangle is divided into two major sections: The
first examines and provides a critique of secular worldviews and
shows how they have ushered in the current societal crisis. The
second lays out a strategy for the Christian community to regain
the potency of kingdom life and influence in the world. Moreland
believes that evangelical Christianity can mature and lead the
surrounding society out of the meaningless morass it finds itself
in with humility and vision. With clear insight, he puts the
thoughtful Christian in a position to understand our current
cultural struggle and to return to a responsible presentation of
"the way of Christ" as not just a way of right living, but also a
way of knowledge and meaningful life.
Renewing the Christian voice, conscience, and imagination so that
we can become compelling witnesses of the Gospel in today's
culture. Christianity has an image problem. While the culture we
inhabit presents us with an increasingly anti-Christian and
disenchanted position, the church in the West has not helped its
case by becoming anti-intellectual, fragmented, and out of touch
with the relevancy of Jesus to all aspects of contemporary life.
The muting of the Christian voice, its imagination, and its
collective conscience have diminished the prospect of having a
genuine missionary encounter with others today. Cultural
apologetics attempts to demonstrate not only the truth of the
Gospel but also its desirability by reestablishing Christianity as
the answer that satisfies our three universal human longings-truth,
goodness, and beauty. In Cultural Apologetics, philosopher and
professor Paul Gould sets forth a fresh and uplifting model for
cultural engagement-rooted in the biblical account of Paul's speech
in Athens-which details practical steps for establishing
Christianity as both true and beautiful, reasonable and satisfying.
You'll be introduced to: The idea of cultural apologetics as
distinct from traditional apologetics. The path from disenchantment
with how we understand reality to re-enchantment with the reality
of the spiritual nature of things. The practical tools of good
cultural engagement: conscience, reason, and imagination. Equip
yourself to see, and help others see, the world as it is through
the lens of the Spirit-deeply beautiful, mysterious, and sacred.
With creative insights, Cultural Apologetics prepares readers to
share a vision of the Christian faith that is both plausible and
desirable, offering clarity for those who have become disoriented
in the haze of modern Western culture.
Despite its name, "naturalism" as a world-view turns out to be
rather unnatural in its strict and more consistent form of
materialism and determinism. This is why a number of naturalists
opt for a broadened version that includes objective moral values,
intrinsic human dignity, consciousness, beauty, personal agency,
and the like. But in doing so, broad naturalism begins to look more
like theism. As many strict naturalists recognize, broad naturalism
must borrow from the metaphysical resources of a theistic
world-view, in which such features are very natural, common
sensical, and quite "at home" in a theistic framework. The
Naturalness of Belief begins with a naturalistic philosopher's own
perspective of naturalism and naturalness. The remaining chapters
take a multifaceted approach in showing theism's naturalness and
greater explanatory power. They examine not only rational reasons
for theism's ability to account for consciousness, intentionality,
beauty, human dignity, free will, rationality, and knowledge; they
also look at common sensical, existential, psychological, and
cultural reasons-in addition to the insights of the cognitive
science of religion.
A singularly powerful and rigorous argument in favor of modern
substance dualism In The Substance of Consciousness: A
Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism, two
distinguished philosophers deliver a unique and powerful defense of
contemporary substance dualism, which makes the claim that the
human person is an embodied fundamental, immaterial, and unifying
substance. Multidisciplinary in scope, the book explores areas of
philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, and the sociology of
mind-body beliefs. The authors present the most comprehensive,
up-to-date, and rigorous non-edited work on substance dualism in
the field, as well as a detailed history of how property and
substance dualism have been presented and evaluated over the last
150 years. Alongside developing new and updated positive arguments
for substance dualism, they also discuss key metaphysical notions
and distinctions that inform the examination of substance dualism
and its alternatives. Readers will also find: A thorough
examination of the recent shift away from standard physicalism and
the renaissance of substance dualism Comprehensive explorations of
the likely future of substance dualism in the twenty-first century,
including an exhaustive list of proposed research projects for
substance dualists Practical discussion of new and rigorous
critiques of significant physicality alternatives, including
emergentism and panpsychism. Extensive treatments of philosophy of
mind debates about the roles played by staunch/faint-hearted
naturalism and theism in establishing or presuming methodology,
epistemic priorities, and prior metaphysical commitments Perfect
for professional philosophers, The Substance of Consciousness will
also earn a place in the libraries of consciousness researchers,
philosophical theologians, and religious studies scholars.
The Veritas Series brings to market original volumes all engaging
in critical questions of pressing concern to both philosophers,
theologians, biologists, economists and more. The series aims to
illustrate that without theology, something essential is lost in
our account of such categories - not only in an abstract way but in
the way in which we inhabit the world. The Veritas Series refuses
to accept disciplinary isolation: both for theology and for other
disciplines. The Recalcitrant Imago Dei offers a critical
discussion of naturalism, the idea that all phenomena can be
explained by the physical sciences. 'Moreland;s book is a
masterpiece of clear, compelling, accessible arguments against
naturalism, and a powerful defense of a Christian understanding of
persons. This should be required reading for anyone interested in
the philosophy of human nature and the debate between theism and
naturalism today.' Charles Taliaferro, St Olaf Collage The
Recalcitrant Imago Dei is a wonderful read. Chapter by chapter,
Moreland systematically sets forth how naturalism denies what is so
obvious about ourselves, which is that we are conscious, rational
souls that have the power to make undetermined choices for
purposes. The power of the book lies in the way that it makes clear
how human beings becomeunrecognizable once naturalism has worked
them over. Through page after page of careful argument, Moreland
shows all of us how deeply unnatural the naturalist account of
ourselves is.' Stewart Goetz, St Ursinus College 'Materialistic
naturalism has, for some years, been the received wisdom in
philosophy, as well as amongst much of the educated public. Many
serious philosophical arguments have been brought against this
ideology, but usually in a series of separate controversies.
Professor Moreland's great service is to bring all these objections
together, whilst adding his own original contributions, in a very
effective anti-naturalist polemic. He shows us that the materialist
world picture cannot accommodate the most basic phenomena of human
life: It has no place for consciousness, free will, rationality,
the human subject or any kind of intrinsic value. Materialism does
not disprove these human realities, it is simply incapable of
accounting for them in any remotely plausible way. I would add to
the list of its failures that naturalism lacks even a coherent
account of the physical world itself. Professor Moreland makes a
very good case for saying that, as a serious world view, naturalism
is a non-starter: more traditional, theistic philosophies fare much
better in the face both of the phenomena and of argument.' Howard
Robinson, University Professor in Philosophy, Central European
University, Budapest J.P. Moreland's new book is a tour de force.
In six clear, concise and tightly argued chapters, he raises
profound objections to the attempts of modern naturalistic
philosophers to accommodate human consciousness, free will,
rationality, selfhood and morality within a purely physical
world-view. He thereby significantly enhances the intellectual
appeal of a theistic alternative. All open-minded-metaphysicians,
philosophers of mind and philosophical theologians should read this
book E. J. Lowe, Professor of Philosophy, Durham University
Naturalism provides a rigorous analysis and critique of the major
varieties of contemporary philosophical naturalism. The authors
advocate the thesis that contemporary naturalism should be
abandoned, in light of the serious objections raised against it.
Contributors draw on a wide range of topics including:
epistemology, the philosophy of science, the philosophy of mind and
agency, and natural theology.
Who is Jesus? What did he do? What did he say? -Are the traditional
answer to these questions still to be trusted? - Did the early
church and tradition "Christianize" Jesus? - Was Christianity built
on clever conceptions of the church, or on the character and
actions of an actual person? These and similar questions have come
under scrutiny by a forum of biblical scholars called the Jesus
Seminar. Their conclusions have been widely publicized in magazines
such as Time and Newsweek. Jesus Under Fire challenges the
methodology and findings of the Jesus Seminar, which generally
clash with the biblical records. It examines the authenticity of
the words, actions, miracles, and resurrection of Jesus, and
presents compelling evidence for the traditional biblical
teachings. Combining accessibility with scholarly depth, Jesus
Under Fire helps readers judge for themselves whether the Jesus of
the Bible is the Jesus of history, and whether the gospels' claim
is valid that he is the only way to God.
Many obstacles can get in the way of having a healthy Christian
faith. Some of those obstacles are intellectual, but there are
emotional, relational and experiential ones as well. Even
theological problems can get in the way when the very nature of
faith itself is misunderstood. J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler team
up in this book to clear away the barriers to faith by helping you
gain a clear grasp of what faith is, identifying the various
obstacles to it and providing guidance for growing in your trust in
God through Jesus Christ.
Informative and honest, Finding Quiet validates the experiences of
believers struggling with mental illness, provides spiritual and
psychological tools for defeating anxiety and depression-and will
reassure you that you can thrive again. In May 2003, prominent
philosopher, author, and professor J. P. Moreland awoke in the
middle of the night to a severe panic attack. Though often anxious
by temperament and upbringing, Moreland had never experienced such
an incident before. Thus began an extended battle with debilitating
anxiety and depression. More than a decade later, Moreland
continues to manage his mental illness. Yet along the way he's
moved from shame and despair to vulnerability and hope. In Finding
Quiet, Moreland comes alongside fellow sufferers with encouragement
and practical, hard-won advice-a distillation of the very best and
most helpful things he discovered about dealing with anxiety and
depression from his personal experiences and extensive research.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, nearly 20 percent of Americans suffer from mental
illness, and Christians are not immune. J. P. Moreland (who studied
philosophy under Dallas Willard) explores the spiritual and
physical aspects of mental illness, pointing readers toward sound
sources of information, treatment, and recovery from both secular
and Christian experts. Finding Quiet is perfect for: Those looking
for a trusted starting point in their own research of
anxiety/depression. Christians seeking a holistic approach to
healing-one that doesn't shy from scientific knowledge but
maintains a theological and biblical framework. Anyone in need of
validation and encouragement in their struggle with mental illness.
Winner of a 2004 ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winner of an Award of
Excellence in the 2003 Chicago Book Clinic What is real? What is
truth? What can we know? What should we believe? What should we do
and why? Is there a God? Can we know him? Do Christian doctrines
make sense? Can we believe in God in the face of evil? These are
fundamental questions that any thinking person wants answers to.
These are questions that philosophy addresses. And the answers we
give to these kinds of questions serve as the foundation stones for
constructing any kind of worldview. Now updated and expanded in
this second edition, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian
Worldview by J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offers a
comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian
perspective. In their broad sweep they seek to introduce readers to
the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology,
metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics, and philosophy of
religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness.
Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented
with fairness and accuracy. Philosophy, they contend, aids
Christians in the tasks of apologetics, polemics, and systematic
theology. It reflects our having been made in the image of God,
helps us to extend biblical teaching into areas not expressly
addressed in Scripture, facilitates the spiritual discipline of
study, enhances the boldness and self-image of the Christian
community, and is requisite to the essential task of integrating
faith and learning. Here is a lively and thorough introduction to
philosophy for all who want to know reality. This second edition
now includes including enhanced arguments, updated bibliographies,
and new chapters on atonement and the mind-body problem.
Does God Still Do Miracles Today? A Simple Guide to Experience
Miracles will give you confidence in and awareness of the
supernatural realm as you learn how to flourish spiritually by
experiencing more miraculous interventions in your life and
ministry. Internationally renowned philosopher J. P. Moreland looks
at the nature of miracles and explains why bearing and receiving
credible testimony to God's miraculous acts is a crucial feature of
a mature Jesus-follower. He also shows how to distinguish a real
miracle from a mere coincidence. Miracles bring comfort to
believers, strengthening faith in God and creating boldness in our
lives. While miraculous healings have occurred frequently
throughout church history, Moreland provides data showing how the
last fifty years have seen a massive outbreak of miracles and
supernatural activity. Today, he argues, the church should humbly
expect to see more of these miraculous works of God than we do.
Moreland looks at topics like: The relationship between sickness
and suffering, along with two different ways to pray for healing
How to discern clearly the difference between a genuine miracle and
a mere coincidence How to increase your faith that petitionary
prayer really works and what to make of unanswered prayer Six ways
God speaks to us and advice for hearing God wisely and biblically
The role angels play in our lives, how they appear to us, and how
to combat demonic influence The biblical basis for most Near-Death
Experiences and what we can learn from them A Simple Guide to
Experience Miracles increases your expectation and hope that God
can and often does miraculously intervene to bring help and
comfort. Moreland shows that it makes rational sense to step out
and engage in employing Kingdom power and to strengthen courage to
witness and act on behalf of the gospel of Jesus. Filled with
inspiring, credible, motivating accounts of miracles, he covers
five different kinds of supernatural activities and provides
practical wisdom about how to begin practices such as healing
prayer and learning to deal with the demonic.
We know that faith means "being sure of what we hope for and
certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1, niv).Love Your God
with All Your Mind explains the importance of using your mind not
only to win others to Christ but also to experience personal
spiritual growth. Author J. P. Moreland challenges you to use logic
to further God's kingdom through evangelism, apologetics, worship,
and vocation.This revised edition includes expanded appendices and
three new chapters that outline how to argue for the reality of God
and the historicity of Jesus' life teachings, death, and
resurrection.
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