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Exploring mysteries that have evoked wonder and consternation for millennia, this handbook covers topics such as the nature of divinity and humanity, the legitimacy of religious experience, the possibility of miracles, and idea of life after death. As a reference volume and introductory text, this is an essential resource for students and scholars.
List of contents
Preface
Foreword,
Michael L. Peterson, Asbury Theological SeminaryIntroduction,
Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf CollegeOrientation Essays
Snapshot: A Concise History of Philosophy and Religion,
Carrie Peffley, Bethel University Scrutiny: A Postmodern Take on Religion, Mystery, and Meaning,
Robert O'Connor, Wheaton CollegePart I: Proving God
1. Cosmological Arguments,
Joshua Rasmussen, Azusa Pacific University2. Ontological Arguments: Anselm and Gaunilo,
Byard Bennett, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary3. Teleological Arguments,
Paul Gould, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School4. Moral Argument,
David Baggett, Liberty University5. Evidentialism and Theistic Pragmatic Arguments,
Jeffrey J. Jordan, University of DelawarePart II: Describing God
6. Attributes of God, Overview,
Peter Weigel, Washington College7. Divine Simplicity,
Rebekah L. H. Rice, Seattle Pacific University8. Perfect and Worthy of Worship,
Jacobus Erasmus, North-West University9. Foreknowledge and Predestination,
Kirk R. MacGregor, McPherson College10. Process Theism and the Openness of God,
William Hasker, Huntington UniversityPart III: Deducing God
11. Religious Language,
Sameer Yadav, Westmont College12. Faith and Reason,
Elizabeth Jackson, Ryerson University13. Science and Religion,
Mikael Stenmark, Uppsala University14. Scriptural Authority: South Asian Perspectives,
Vincent Eltschinger, University of Sorbonne15. Social Evolution of Religion,
Adam Green, Azusa Pacific UniversityPart IV: Perplexing God
16. Theodicy and the Problem of Evil,
James Henry Collin, University of Edinburgh 17. Divine Responsibility,
Ian DeWeese-Boyd, Gordon College18. Hiddenness of God,
Charity Anderson, Baylor University 19. Divine Impassibility,
Ryan Mullins, University of St. AndrewsPart V: Encountering God
20. Miracles,
Stewart Goetz, Ursinus College21. Mystical Experiences,
James Taylor, Westmont College22. Morality,
Steve Sherman, Grand Canyon University23. Diversity and Pluralism,
Philip A. Gottschalk, Zaporizhzhya Bible Seminary24. Afterlife,
Ray VanArragon, Bethel University Case Study Reflective Essays
Why I Am Agnostic,
Robin Le Poidevin, University of LeedsWhy I am Atheist,
David Kyle Johnson, King's CollegeWhy I am Buddhist,
Tom J.F. Tillemans, University of Lausanne Why I am Christian,
Kyla Ebels-Duggan, Northwestern University Why I am Jewish,
Jerome Gellman, Ben-Gurian University of the Negev Why I Am a Multiple Belonger,
Sallie B. King, James Madison University and Georgetown University Why I am Muslim,
Yaser Mirdamadi, University of EdinburghEpilogue: Recent Developments in Philosophy of Religion and God in Postmodern Thought,
Ronald T. Michener, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit About the About the Editorial Advisory Board, Contributors, and Senior Editorial Consultant
Index of Names and Subject Matter
About the author
Mark A. Lamport is professor at graduate theological schools in Colorado, Arizona, Virginia, Indiana, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Portugal. He is coeditor with George Thomas Kurian of Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South, Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States (“Notable Book of 2016” by Christianity Today) and Encyclopedia of Christian Education (winner, Booklist Editors’ Choice: Adult Books); coeditor with Mitri Raheb of The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Christianity in the Middle East; and editor of Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation.Charles Taliaferro is Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Overby Distinguished Professor at St. Olaf College.
