Proof of Divine presents the journey of author Andrew Murtagh as he straddles the fence between faith and cynicism in an all-or-none look at the greatest story ever told. Blending his family's incredible stories of survival, faith, hope, and love, matched with his own walk from hockey player to coach to husband, father, and career man, he embarks on a five-year expedition towards the intersection of faith and reason. Is there a God? Are science and faith mutually exclusive? What is truth and what of logic, morality, and meaning? Who is the historical Jesus, and why Christianity? The faith of scientists, the science of skeptics, the questions of time, life, and purpose, Murtagh looks back at his own life and the inspiring lives of his forefathers to decide if he is an accident or an intention. The graze of a bullet, a soldier surrounded, an armed robbery, and a fateful desert drive-Murtagh puts the faith of his youth to the ultimate test: the Proof of Divine.

Proof of Divine: One Man's Journey from Doubt to Faith, Hope, and Love

Religion & Spirituality

Murtagh, Andrew

Christian Books & Bibles

Electio Publishing

Proof of Divine presents the journey of author Andrew Murtagh as he straddles the fence between faith and cynicism in an all-or-none look at the greatest story ever told. Blending his family's incredible stories of survival, faith, hope, and love, matched with his own walk from hockey player to coach to husband, father, and career man, he embarks on a five-year expedition towards the intersection of faith and reason. Is there a God? Are science and faith mutually exclusive? What is truth and what of logic, morality, and meaning? Who is the historical Jesus, and why Christianity? The faith of scientists, the science of skeptics, the questions of time, life, and purpose, Murtagh looks back at his own life and the inspiring lives of his forefathers to decide if he is an accident or an intention. The graze of a bullet, a soldier surrounded, an armed robbery, and a fateful desert drive-Murtagh puts the faith of his youth to the ultimate test: the Proof of Divine. "Told in a warm, personal way, Murtagh's pilgrimage is laced with evidence, argumentation, and fair assessment of the evidence for and against belief-Proof of Divine will engage the reader, challenge unbelievers and strengthen believers. I highly recommend it" -J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University "This wonderfully-written account is that of a man pursuing the journey of life, in a quest to find ultimate meaning in the universe. It was exceptionally difficult to put down-Murtagh knows how to punch the right buttons There is something here for everyone and I recommend it highly" -Gary R. Habermas, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Theology, Liberty University "I love this book and the intellectual honesty and humility of the author The caution and finesse with which the author stayed within the limits of science and logic was impressive-Andrew is a story teller par excellence-A must read" -Steve A Johnson, Professor of

Proof of Divine: The Journey of a Common Man's Search for the Fingerprint of God

WestBow Press

As a former county player, Andrew Murtagh is often asked, "who is the best batsman he has ever played with or against?" His answer is always unequivocal—"Richards." And then comes the inevitable rider—"Barry, that is, not Viv." It is a travesty that the cricket world has largely forgotten Barry Richards—a cricketing genius. Debuting for South Africa in 1970, his run-scoring, technique, and audacious, extravagant strokeplay took the breath away. A glittering international career beckoned. However, the apartheid storm burst, and Richards had played his first and last Test series. Consigned to plying his trade for Hampshire, Natal, and South Australia, Richards became increasingly frustrated and disenchanted with the game he had loved. Following retirement, personal tragedy, and professional controversy continued to stalk him, though he has now come to an uneasy acceptance that he will be forever known as the genius lost to Test cricket.

Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket

Biographies & Memoirs

Pitch Publishing

As a former county player, Andrew Murtagh is often asked, "who is the best batsman he has ever played with or against?" His answer is always unequivocal—"Richards." And then comes the inevitable rider—"Barry, that is, not Viv." It is a travesty that the cricket world has largely forgotten Barry Richards—a cricketing genius. Debuting for South Africa in 1970, his run-scoring, technique, and audacious, extravagant strokeplay took the breath away. A glittering international career beckoned. However, the apartheid storm burst, and Richards had played his first and last Test series. Consigned to plying his trade for Hampshire, Natal, and South Australia, Richards became increasingly frustrated and disenchanted with the game he had loved. Following retirement, personal tragedy and professional controversy continued to stalk him, though he has now come to an uneasy acceptance that he will be forever known as the genius lost to Test cricket.

Barbados-born John Holder arrived in England during the 1960s as part of the second wave of West Indian immigrants recruited by London Transport after the war. While working on the Underground he was recommended for a trial at Hampshire. Impressed by his speed and hostility with the ball, they signed him on the spot. For seven years, his career as an opening bowler followed an uneven course, periods of loss of form and confidence punctuated with moments of sheer brilliance, the most noteworthy both coming in his final year at Hampshire in 1972, taking 13-128 in the same match against Gloucestershire and a hat-trick against Kent. A back injury brought his county career to a close. What better way to stay in touch than to become an umpire? A first-class umpire for 27 years, he officiated in 11 Tests and 23 one-day internationals. Former team-mate Andrew Murtagh had unique and unfettered access to his subject. A Test of Character throws an interesting light on the job of an international umpire, with all its pressures, vicissitudes, controversies and prejudices, leavened of course with a fair degree of humour too.

Test of Character: The Story of John Holder, Fast Bowler and Test Match Umpire

Holder, John

Pitch Publishing Ltd

Colin Cowdrey is remembered for the elegance of his strokeplay; but there was more to this complex man than a classical cover drive. Successes were numerous: 114 Test matches, 22 Test hundreds, 100 first-class centuries, countless famous victories and unforgettable innings. There was controversy and disappointment too, chief among them being repeated snubs for the England captaincy and the D'Oliveira Affair. Cowdrey was involved in three of England's most memorable Tests: Lord's in 1963 against the West Indies, batting at 11 with his arm in plaster, two balls left and all four results possible; Trinidad in 1968 in which England secured a famous victory against the West Indies; and The Oval in 1968 when England gained an improbable final-over win against Australia. In later life, he shone as an administrative leader - as president of Kent and of the MCC, and as chairman of the ICC - and was made a Lord. Sir Garry Sobers spoke for many when he said at his memorial service, "Colin Cowdrey was a great man."

Gentleman & Player: The Story of Colin Cowdrey, Cricket’s Most Elegant and Charming Batsman

Tom Graveney, by virtue of his peerless batsmanship, gracious manner, and longevity in the game, is now a national treasure--the favorite cricketer of so many fellow players, enthusiasts, and aficionados. He opened the batting for England with Len Hutton early in his career, and ended it batting with Geoffrey Boycott, thus straddling two generations. After retirement, he shone as a BBC commentator and latterly served as president of his beloved Worcestershire and of the MCC. Oft misunderstood, the character behind the legendary raconteur's affable facade is now effortlessly unlocked in this first-hand account of his life by close friend and fellow former professional cricketer, Andrew Murtagh. The details of many incidents, anecdotes, and controversies have never before been shared--sackings and banishments, redemption, and a glorious international "second coming"--revealing Graveney as a fount of cricketing insight and as a true entertainer, at the fireside as at the crease.

Touched by Greatness: The Story of Tom Graveney, England's Much Loved Cricketer

<div>In March 1977, England cricket captain Tony Greig was arguably the most famous and popular sportsman in the country, and the best all-rounder in world cricket. He had recently led England to a famous series victory in India, her first successful campaign on the subcontinent since the Second World War. Then he had conjured a doughty performance from his travel-weary troops in the dramatic, one-off Centenary Test in Melbourne, narrowly losing by 45 runs. Within weeks, though, his reputation was in tatters. He was branded a traitor and mercenary, stripped of the England captaincy and excluded from the national side. He was also relieved of the Sussex captaincy and banned from first-class cricket for eight weeks. His involvement in the controversial 'Packer Revolution' had caused his fall from grace. Soon afterwards, he left England for good for a commentary career in Australia.&nbsp; At 6ft 7in, Greig was a giant of the game both figuratively and literally. His life story is every bit as fascinating as the controversy that engulfed him.</div>

If Not Me, Who?: The Story of Tony Greig, the Reluctant Rebel

Tom Graveney, by virtue of his peerless batsmanship, gracious manner, and longevity in the game, is now a national treasure—the favorite cricketer of so many fellow players, enthusiasts, and aficionados. He opened the batting for England with Len Hutton early in his career, and ended it batting with Geoffrey Boycott, thus straddling two generations. After retirement, he shone as a BBC commentator and latterly served as president of his beloved Worcestershire and of the MCC. Oft misunderstood, the character behind the legendary raconteur's affable facade is now effortlessly unlocked in this first-hand account of his life by close friend and fellow former professional cricketer, Andrew Murtagh. The details of many incidents, anecdotes, and controversies have never before been shared—sackings and banishments, redemption, and a glorious international "second coming"—revealing Graveney as a fount of cricketing insight and as a true entertainer, at the fireside as at the crease.

Touched by Greatness: The Story of Tom Graveney, England’s Much Loved Cricketer

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Proof of Divine: One Man's Journey from Doubt to Faith, Hope, and Love

Proof of Divine: The Journey of a Common Man's Search for the Fingerprint of God

Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket

Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket

Test of Character: The Story of John Holder, Fast Bowler and Test Match Umpire

Gentleman & Player: The Story of Colin Cowdrey, Cricket’s Most Elegant and Charming Batsman

Touched by Greatness: The Story of Tom Graveney, England's Much Loved Cricketer

If Not Me, Who?: The Story of Tony Greig, the Reluctant Rebel

Touched by Greatness: The Story of Tom Graveney, England’s Much Loved Cricketer