Atheism And The Case Against Christ by Matthew S. Mccormick (English) Paperback

Description: Atheism And The Case Against Christ by Matthew S. Mccormick Is the evidence about Jesus as it has been relayed to us over the centuries of sufficient quantity and quality to justify belief in the resurrection? Can a Christian believe by faith alone and yet reasonably deny the supernatural claims of other religions? This title answers these questions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a novel and well-reasoned argument against one of the founding tenants of Christian theology - the resurrection. Millions of people believe that Jesus came back from the dead. Philosopher Matthew McCormick presents a controversial view in this cogent, forcefully argued book - namely, that the central tenet of Christianity, the resurrection of Jesus, is false. McCormick asks a number of probing questions, including: Is the evidence about Jesus as it has been relayed to us over the centuries of sufficient quantity and quality to justify belief in the resurrection? What light does contemporary research about human rationality from the fields of behavioural economics, empirical psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy shed on the resurrection and religious belief? Can a Christian believe by faith alone and yet reasonably deny the supernatural claims of other religions? By carefully answering these questions, and more without stooping to condescension or arrogance, McCormick offers persuasive arguments that are accessible, thoughtful, and new. Author Biography Matthew S. McCormick is an associate professor of philosophy at California State University. Review ""A must-read for believers and nonbelievers alike."-The American Rationalist"In my judgment, McCormicks book is one of the best-if not the best-critique of the core of Christianity ever written."-Michael Martin, philosopher of religion, Boston University, and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Atheism"Finally, a first-rate philosopher weighs in and utterly demolishes any hope reasonable people have for believing Jesus was resurrected from the grave. . . . No other book presents a better case. Nothing more needs to be said."-John W. Loftus, author of Why I Became an Atheist"An extremely good book. Without any technical flourishes, it makes the case against the Jesus story so compellingly that I cannot imagine anyone who takes the trouble to read it carefully and without prejudice being other than completely convinced."-Colin Howson, professor of philosophy, University of Toronto"Who should read this book? Theists, atheists, Christians, non-Christians, and those whose lives are affected by these overlapping groups-in short, everyone. It contains bold arguments . . . [and is] plain speaking, fast moving, wide ranging, and hard hitting."-Russell DiSilvestro, assistant professor of philosophy, California State University-Sacramento"A fascinating and well-crafted collection of arguments against the resurrection of Jesus and, more broadly, against the existence of God." -Ricki Monnier, coeditor of The Improbability of God and The Impossibility of God"McCormicks treatment of the psychological and epistemological aspects of the Christian outlook is the best I have ever seen."-Theodore M. Drange, professor emeritus, West Virginia University"A fascinating and convincing case for generalized atheism."-Raymond D. Bradley, professor of philosophy emeritus, Simon Fraser University"This book very convincingly shows that most Christians are not justified in accepting the central doctrines of Christianity. . . . [It] should be read by anyone with an interest in the philosophy and history of religion."-Eric Sotnak, associate professor of philosophy, the University of Akron Long Description This is a novel and well-reasoned argument against one of the founding tenants of Christian theology - the resurrection. Millions of people believe that Jesus came back from the dead. Philosopher Matthew McCormick presents a controversial view in this cogent, forcefully argued book - namely, that the central tenet of Christianity, the resurrection of Jesus, is false. McCormick asks a number of probing questions, including: Is the evidence about Jesus as it has been relayed to us over the centuries of sufficient quantity and quality to justify belief in the resurrection? What light does contemporary research about human rationality from the fields of behavioural economics, empirical psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy shed on the resurrection and religious belief? Can a Christian believe by faith alone and yet reasonably deny the supernatural claims of other religions? By carefully answering these questions, and more without stooping to condescension or arrogance, McCormick offers persuasive arguments that are accessible, thoughtful, and new. Review Text ""A must-read for believers and nonbelievers alike."-The American Rationalist"In my judgment, McCormicks book is one of the best--if not the best--critique of the core of Christianity ever written."-Michael Martin, philosopher of religion, Boston University, and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Atheism"Finally, a first-rate philosopher weighs in and utterly demolishes any hope reasonable people have for believing Jesus was resurrected from the grave. . . . No other book presents a better case. Nothing more needs to be said."-John W. Loftus, author of Why I Became an Atheist"An extremely good book. Without any technical flourishes, it makes the case against the Jesus story so compellingly that I cannot imagine anyone who takes the trouble to read it carefully and without prejudice being other than completely convinced."-Colin Howson, professor of philosophy, University of Toronto"Who should read this book? Theists, atheists, Christians, non-Christians, and those whose lives are affected by these overlapping groups--in short, everyone. It contains bold arguments . . . [and is] plain speaking, fast moving, wide ranging, and hard hitting."-Russell DiSilvestro, assistant professor of philosophy, California State University-Sacramento"A fascinating and well-crafted collection of arguments against the resurrection of Jesus and, more broadly, against the existence of God." -Ricki Monnier, coeditor of The Improbability of God and The Impossibility of God"McCormicks treatment of the psychological and epistemological aspects of the Christian outlook is the best I have ever seen."-Theodore M. Drange, professor emeritus, West Virginia University"A fascinating and convincing case for generalized atheism."-Raymond D. Bradley, professor of philosophy emeritus, Simon Fraser University"This book very convincingly shows that most Christians are not justified in accepting the central doctrines of Christianity. . . . [It] should be read by anyone with an interest in the philosophy and history of religion."-Eric Sotnak, associate professor of philosophy, the University of Akron Review Quote "In my judgment, McCormicks book is one of the best-if not the best-critique of the core of Christianity ever written." -Michael Martin, philosopher of religion, Boston University, and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Atheism "Finally, a first-rate philosopher weighs in and utterly demolishes any hope reasonable people have for believing Jesus was resurrected from the grave. . . . No other book presents a better case. Nothing more needs to be said." -John W. Loftus, author of Why I Became an Atheist "An extremely good book. Without any technical flourishes, it makes the case against the Jesus story so compellingly that I cannot imagine anyone who takes the trouble to read it carefully and without prejudice being other than completely convinced." -Colin Howson, professor of philosophy, University of Toronto "Who should read this book? Theists, atheists, Christians, non-Christians, and those whose lives are affected by these overlapping groups-in short, everyone. It contains bold arguments . . . [and is] plain speaking, fast moving, wide ranging, and hard hitting." -Russell DiSilvestro, assistant professor of philosophy, California State UniversitySacramento "A fascinating and well-crafted collection of arguments against the resurrection of Jesus and, more broadly, against the existence of God." -Ricki Monnier, coeditor of The Improbability of God and The Impossibility of God "McCormicks treatment of the psychological and epistemological aspects of the Christian outlook is the best I have ever seen." -Theodore M. Drange, professor emeritus, West Virginia University "McCormick makes a fascinating and convincing case for generalized atheism." -Raymond D. Bradley, professor of philosophy emeritus, Simon Fraser University "This book very convincingly shows that most Christians are not justified in accepting the central doctrines of Christianity. . . . [It] should be read by anyone with an interest in the philosophy and history of religion." -Eric Sotnak, associate professor of philosophy, the University of Akron Details ISBN1616145811 Pages 332 Publisher Prometheus Books ISBN-10 1616145811 ISBN-13 9781616145811 Format Paperback Imprint Prometheus Books Subtitle And the Case Against Christ Place of Publication Amherst Country of Publication United States DEWEY 211.8 Short Title ATHEISM & THE CASE AGAINST CHR Language English Media Book Year 2012 UK Release Date 2012-09-24 Publication Date 2012-07-24 NZ Release Date 2012-07-24 US Release Date 2012-07-24 Author Matthew S. Mccormick Audience General AU Release Date 2012-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137158805;

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