NEW UPDATED AND REVISED EDITION (2005) Making the case for the Christian faith—apologetics—has always been part of the Church's mission. Yet Christians sometimes have had different approaches to defending the faith; responding to the needs of their respective times and framing their arguments to address the particular issues of their day. Cardinal Avery Dulles’s A History of Apologetics provides a masterful overview of Christian apologetics; from its beginning in the New Testament through the Middle Ages and on to the present resurgence of apologetics among Catholics and Protestants. Dulles shows how Christian apologists have at times both criticized and drawn from their intellectual surroundings to present the reasonableness of Christian belief. Written by one of American Catholicism's leading theologians; A History of Apologetics also examines apologetics in the 20th and early 21st centuries including its decline among Catholics following Vatican II and its recent revival; as well as the contributions of contemporary Evangelical Protestant apologists. Dulles also considers the growing Catholic-Protestant convergence in apologetics. No student of apologetics and contemporary theology should be without this superb and masterful work.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good guide to GettysburgBy Heidic208This book outlines each and every monument at Gettysburg. We used it when we went there so we could see the things that interested us most as Gettysburg is huge and you could spend several days and still not really see everything. The book has maps that let you know where stuff is and what is close to what so you can plan your visit and it also describes the history of each monument so you get some interesting facts about who commissioned what monument and why. Vey helpful; if you plan a trip take this book with you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Informative Without Being StuffyBy CMorrisseyLet's face it - a lot of writing from hard-core Civil War Buffs and Historians is dry. And a lot of touristy volumes rehash the same stories over and over again. If you are a lover of history; yet not a live/breathe Civil War buff; either end is boring.This book was a refreshing balance. The subject matter is something that isn't touched on as often when touring a battlefield: why is what I'm looking at there? What's the story behind this monument? What's the significance of how this looks? In detailing the histories of monuments; objects and buildings in the park and town the authors touch on stories that are interesting light fare.And the photography included is beautiful.My sister and I will be headed to Gettysburg this year for our 5th visit. This book will accompany us.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book to enhance your trip to GettysburgBy LindaGreat book to enhance your trip to Gettysburg. We used this along with the auto tape tour and got a much more detailed view of the battle and the monuments' symbolism. Also love the fact that there are other side item details such as Sach's bridge; Amos Humisted; Fr. Corabi. These stories added a human interest aspect to the battle. Love the fact that it has co ordinates as well. Highly recommend taking this book on your next trip there.
