In this book, the author examines the different ideas of God in common use today. He begins with three "realist" views, according to which God exists independent of the universe. Next, he considers an "anti-realist" view, whereby God is a truth only within a given community and language. The arguments for the existence of God, based on these views, are then reviewed. Finally, the author explores some of the traditional attributes of God determined by the different versions. This book is intended to be of use for A-level philosophy of religion students.

The Puzzle of God

Religion & Spirituality

Vardy, Peter

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

Harpercollins

The first half of this book concludes that, if human reason is master, there seems to be no way of equating a good and powerful God with evil in the world. In the second half, searching for a solution, the author takes as his starting point St Augustine's credo, "I believe in order that I may understand". He builds up a series of statements which express the central Christian convictions in relation to the problem of evil, a viewpoint which the reader may accept or not.

The Puzzle of Evil

The Puzzle of Ethics

This accompanying volume to "The Puzzle of God" and "The Puzzle of Evil" provides an introduction to ethical issues and to the main areas of ethical concern today. It is divided into three section: "Puzzling over ethics" which examines the philosophical problems to be tackled; "Philosophers and ethical theories", and "Issues and problems", among which are abortion, euthanasia, medical ethics, "-isms", just war, Third World debt and international trade, environmental ethics and human rights.

Politics & Social Sciences

Grosch, Paul

Philosophy

Kierkegaard (Fount Christian Thinkers)

Fount

Christian Books & Bibles

Collected here is the work of some of the most important figures in the development of Christian thought and faith. Previously published individually in a series of Fount Christian thinkers, this combined volume brings together fascinating insights on six great theologians in the history of Christianity. Each thinker is introduced with accessible background information, biographical details and date charts. There follows a helpful survey of their work, explaining their contribution to the spiritual heritage of today's church. This special omnibus edition includes the fourth century giant of faith, Augustine of Hippo; the spiritual and mystical Francis of Assisi, and Bonaventure, who was inspired by him. Two towering figures of the sixteenth century follow: the story of Thomas More--an outstanding example of personal and public integrity--and Martin Luther, the greatest leader of the Reformation. Finally, another mystic and poet of enormous depth--John of the Cross--completes the selection.

Great Christian Thinkers

Biographies & Memoirs

Zondervan

An excellent overview of Christianity, suitable for students (and teachers!) embarking on the new GCSE and ‘A’-Level Religious Studies specifications.
Written in the same clear and engaging style as the bestselling Puzzle of Ethics and Puzzle of God, this book covers key content common to all the new specifications – including:
• Jesus: His incarnation, life, ethical teaching, crucifixion and resurrection, saving importance for Christians and relationship with God;
• The development of Christianity through from the Early Church to contemporary Global Christianity;
• The similarities and differences between different types of Christianity in terms of beliefs, teachings and practices;
• The use and authority of the Bible and other sources of authority within the Churches as well as how the Bible shapes Christian Ethics;
• Christian responses to science, feminism, secularism, philosophy and the new atheism as well as crises in social justice.
Most importantly, Vardy places these themes in context and helps students to understand and appreciate Christianity, the largest religious tradition in the UK and worldwide. Through this latest book in Vardy’s bestselling series, students will enjoy their studies and see the relevance of taking the subject further.

The Puzzle of Christianity

History

World

William Collins

God of our fathers?: Do we know what we believe?

Darton, Longman, and Todd

Almost everyone is directly affected by questions involving sex and sexual ethics - yet few are aware of the background to current views on topics such as sex before and after marriage, sex as procreation and fulfilment, homosexuality, sexual abuse, rape and contraception. This new edition offers added and up-to-date material discussion burning current issues in a thoughtful, reflective and challenging way.

The Puzzle of Sex

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

SCM Press

Religion is a central aspect of culture, as is the critical evaluation of different types of religion. Since 9/11 religion and different manifestations of it have been far more in the public eye in western societies than they had been since the Enlightenment. Yet, not all forms of religion are necessarily good for those who adhere to them and for others. Some types of religion are de-humanizing and need to be resisted whilst others are profoundly humanizing and good. In ""Good and Bad Religion"" Peter Vardy, one of the leading moral educators in the UK, seeks to provide criteria to separate good and bad manifestations of religion - central to this are United Nations declarations on rights and the broad agreement, found in the Western and Eastern philosophical conditions, that there is a single human nature which all human beings share and certain types of attitudes and behaviour can be profoundly damaging.

Good and Bad Religion

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