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Title: Know Why You Believe: Connecting Faith and Reason by Paul E. Little, Marie Little ISBN: 0-7814-3963-9 Publisher: Chariot Victor Pub Pub. Date: January, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (14 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Nice summary of answers to common questions
Comment: My wife asked me to read this book to see if it was any good- so I did. Like most reviewers, I enjoyed this book despite its simplicity. It is pretty short, easy to follow, and worth the time spent reading it. I was somewhat familiar with certain sections of the book, but enjoyed the pragmatic way that Paul Little presents the Christian view to the reader.
The context for the book is that Paul Little wanted to provide answers to the 12 most common questions he received when discussing Christianity on college campuses. He fulfills his purpose, and provides many references, and additional materials to research if you want to go deeper into any particular subject.
You will most likely not be interested in all 12 topics discussed, but it makes sense that most Christians should have some familiarity with these questions, and the basic answers provided in this book. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick introduction to apologetics, or different ways to answer the questions that may arise as you share your faith with others.
Rating: 2
Summary: Some good, Some bad
Comment: A lot of other reviewers have highlighted the positives so I'll concentrate on the negative. I'ts obvious that his bible interpretation is a literalist,inerrant view most compatible with conservative evangelicism or fundamentalism. As such it repeatedly leaves itself open to attack of the historicity of certain events in the bible.
The worst section of the book is clearly the one on science and religion. To imply that the age of the earth is a question still open because of uncertainties in geology is just intellectually
dishonest. There was good evidence through geology about the old nature of the earth long before even the first edition of this book came out.
As well there has been evidence found about transitional life forms in fossils (nowhere complete yet I will admit).
When you see that he is quoting Michael Behe and Hugh Ross you know well, that just about does the chapter in. Even honest christian scientists dismiss much of the ideas of those two.
Bottomline: there's better than this to read out there.
Rating: 2
Summary: A place to start for beginners.
Comment: I read Little's book and was disappointed with it. My criticisms of this book are derived not from an anti-Christian perspective, but from a practical pedagogical perspective. With that said, I am not trying to disprove any of Little's statements on Christian faith that he derives from his readings of the Bible. But I do have some criticisms of this book. My criticisms against this book should assist the prospective reader in selecting (or not selecting this book).
-Simplistic style. This is not a college level book, despite what one review states. It is written at the seventh or eighth grade level. If you read at the college level, this is a Dick & Jane book. Sometimes it is like reading a PowerPoint presentation. It is basic and not challenging.
-Slow pace. The pace of this book is very slow. Part of what makes this a slow read is the book's repetitious style. Little keeps making his point over and over. After a while, you get the point and no longer have to have it made again.
-Errors (or over-simplification). For example, Little refers to a Greek Empire (page 12). There was never one. With that said, it is clear he is referring to the 'Greek' linguistic and cultural hegemony created in the western Mediterranean by Alexander the Great's conquests.
-Academic credentials. Little holds an MBA and is not a theologian. He holds no advanced degrees in that field. The method by which Little postulates his arguments resembles those made by Fundamentalist - a lot on what the Bible says and little on historical context or liturgical perspective. In other words, his sources are limited and it shows. And, he tends to make circular arguments.
With all of this said, I do consider this to be fine book for a novice to Christianity. The basics are here, without any complications. However, it is not illuminating. So if you are looking for a place to start, this might be it. However, don't stop here - this is way too basic.
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Title: Know What You Believe by Paul E. Little, Marie Little ISBN: 1564767558 Publisher: Chariot Victor Pub Pub. Date: March, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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Title: How to Give Away Your Faith by Paul Little, Jack Sidebotham ISBN: 0830812172 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: April, 1989 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Certainty: Know Why You Believe (Christian Basics Bible Studies Series) by Paul E. Little ISBN: 0830820132 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: June, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.00 |
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Title: How to Read Slowly by James W. Sire ISBN: 0877883572 Publisher: Shaw Pub. Date: 07 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Assumptions That Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman ISBN: 1883035503 Publisher: Micah 6:8 Pub. Date: 27 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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