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A multiple-view book on apologetic methods, this material deals with a very relevant topic in the midst of a changing culture. Its primary contributors are: William Lane Craig, Gary R. Habermas, Paul D. Feinberg, John M. Frame, and Kelly James Clark.
List of contents
Contents
Introduction: Steven B. Cowan
Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts
1. Classical Apologetics
William Lane Craig
Responses
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
2. Evidential Apologetics
Gary R. Habermas
Responses
William Lane Craig
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
3. Cumulative Case Apologetics
Paul D. Feinberg
Responses
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
4. Presuppositional Apologetics
John M. Frame
Responses
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
Kelly James Clark
5. Reformed Epistemology Apologetics
Kelly James Clark
Responses
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
6. Closing Remarks
William Lane Craig
Gary R. Habermas
Paul D. Feinberg
John M. Frame
Kelly James Clark
Conclusion: Steven B. Cowan
About the Contributors
Scripture Index
Person Index
Subject Index
About the author
Stanley N. Gundry is executive vice president and editor-in-chief for the Zondervan Corporation. He has been an influential figure in the Evangelical Theological Society, serving as president of ETS and on its executive committee, and is adjunct professor of Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is the author of seven books and has written many articles appearing in popular and academic periodicals.
Steven B. Cowan (M.Div.; Ph.D.) is associate professor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, AL.William Lane Craig (PhD, University of Birmingham, England) is research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University and lives in Marietta, GA.Gary Habermas (PhD, Michigan State University) is distinguished professor and chair of the department of philosophy and director of the MA program in apologetics at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.Paul D. Feinberg, (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary) was professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.Dr. John Frame serves as J.D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo, Florida.
Kelly James Clark (PhD, Notre Dame) is associate professor of philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Summary
Of the most common approaches to apologetics, which is most effective?
The goal of apologetics is to persuasively defend Christianity against charges of falsehood, inconsistency, or credulity. It's an intellectual discipline that serves to bolster the faith of Christian believers and to aid the task of evangelism, but are some methods more effective than others?
Five Views on Apologetics examines the "how-to" of apologetics, putting five prominent techniques under the microscope:
- Classical – represented by William Lane Craig
- Evidential – represented by Gary Habermas
- Cumulative Case – represented by Paul D. Feinberg
- Presuppositional – represented by John M. Frame
- Reformed Epistemology – represented by Kelly James Clark
Offering a forum for presentation, critique, and defense, this book allows the contributors for the different viewpoints to respond to the others. Your own informed conclusions can then guide you as you meet the questions of a needy world with the claims of the gospel.
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion. 
