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In this excellent new book, William Edgar
says, "Persuading our generation about deep issues is becoming more and more
difficult as our culture moves away from shared assumptions and values . . . The
Christian message seems irrelevant ? followers of Christ have wonderful answers
to questions people seem not to be asking. We feel like someone selling the
latest, most efficient equipment for doing alchemy. The sales pitch may be as
good as the wares, but no one is interested because no one practices alchemy.
"This is the climate into which the hour of
apologetics has arrived. Although commending the faith may be difficult, it is
crucial for the survival of the church and the spread of the truth."
Edgar ? a professor at Westminster Theological
Seminary ? makes the case for apologetics, discusses contemporary challenges to
and opportunities for apologetics, and explores questions and issues with which
Christians are likely to deal in discussing their faith with others. |
