Belief : readings on the reason for faith / [selected and with an introduction by] Francis S. Collins.
| Other author | Collins, Francis S. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : HarperOne, ©2010. |
| Description | xviii, 328 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Getting started: stating the modern case / N.T. Wright -- Classic arguments for faith and reason / Plato ; Augustine of Hippo ; Anselm of Canterbury ; Thomas Aquinas ; John Locke ; Blaise Pascal -- The meaning of truth / Os Guinness ; Madeleine L'Engle ; Dorothy L. Sayers -- Loving God with all your mind / John Stott ; David Elton Trueblood ; Keith Ward -- Faith and the problem of evil and suffering / Art Lindsley ; Desmond Tutu ; Elie Wiesel -- Faith and the cry for justice / Tim Keller ; Martin Luther King, Jr. -- The harmony of science and faith / Paul Brand ; John Polkinghouse -- Miracles, longing, and mysticism / C.S. Lewis ; Alister McGrath ; Thomas Merton -- Love and forgiveness as pointers to God / Dietrich Bonhoeffer ; Viktor Frankl ; Mother Teresa -- Voices from the East / Mahatma Gandhi ; The Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) -- Irrationality of atheism / G.K. Chesterton ; Hans Küng ; Alvin Plantinga ; Anthony Flew. |
| Abstract | "Keynote From the New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God comes the definitive reader on the rationality of faith Description "Is there a God?" is the most central and profound question that humans ask. Throughout history, this subject has been discussed, defended, refuted, and debated. With the New Atheists gaining a loud voice in today's world, it is time to revisit the longstanding intellectual tradition on the side of faith. Francis Collins, New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God and renowned physician and geneticist, defends the reason for faith in this provocative collection. Collins is our guide as he takes us through the writings of many of the world's greatest thinkers, - philosophers, preachers, poets, scientists - both past and present, including such luminaries as C.S. Lewis and Augustine, and unexpected voices such as A.N. Wilson and Annie Dillard. Despite the doubts of a cynical world, this essential companion proves once and for all the rationality of faith. Including C.S. Lewis * Madeleine L'Engle * Martin Luther King * Annie Dillard * Elie Wiesel * Desmond Tutu * Mother Teresa * Blaise Pascal * Mahatma Gandhi * And many more"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-323). |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction. |
| LCCN | 2009041653 |
| ISBN | 9780061787348 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0061787345 (hardback) |
| Stock number | Harpercollins, Keystone Industrial Park, Scranton, PA, USA, 18512 SAN 200-2086 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BT771.3 .C64 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |