William Lane Craig is a research professor of philosophy, focusing on arguments for God's existence and the defense of a Christian worldview. His work delves into the philosophy of religion, ethics, and cosmology, characterized by meticulous argumentation and thorough examination. Craig endeavors to bridge faith and reason, offering profound insights into complex theological and philosophical questions.
Engaging deeply with the nature of God, this volume explores divine attributes such as incorporeality, aseity, and omniscience through a blend of biblical and philosophical perspectives. William Lane Craig articulates a rational framework for understanding Christian doctrine, addressing significant philosophical inquiries about God's existence and characteristics. The text also offers innovative insights into traditional theological concepts, making it a vital resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and reason.
Engaging with deep philosophical issues, this volume introduces systematic philosophical theology within the Protestant tradition. William Lane Craig explores the relationship between theology and disciplines like biblical and historical theology, emphasizing the divine authority of Scripture and the rational justification for faith. By integrating philosophy and theology, it establishes a comprehensive worldview that bridges sacred and secular knowledge. This foundational work is essential for scholars, theologians, and students interested in the intersection of faith and reason.
Five arguments to defend your faith. In an increasingly secular world, Christians face more pressure to justify their beliefs. Confronted by confident atheists, can you be sure your faith in God is reasonable? In How Do We Know God Exists?, William Lane Craig offers five air--tight arguments for God's existence. Not only are these arguments rational, but they have not been disproven--let alone adequately challenged. You can have confidence that your faith is grounded. The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.
Was Adam a real historical person? And if so, who was he and when did he live? William Lane Craig sets out to answer these questions through a biblical and scientific investigation. He begins with an inquiry into the genre of Genesis 1–11, determining that it can most plausibly be classified as mytho-history—a narrative with both literary and historical value. He then moves into the New Testament, where he examines references to Adam in the words of Jesus and the writings of Paul, ultimately concluding that the entire Bible considers Adam the historical progenitor of the human race—a position that must therefore be accepted as a premise for Christians who take seriously the inspired truth of Scripture. Working from that foundation of biblical truth, Craig embarks upon an interdisciplinary survey of scientific evidence to determine where Adam could be most plausibly located in the evolutionary history of humankind, ultimately determining that Adam lived between 750,000 and 1,000,000 years ago as a member of the archaic human species Homo heidelbergensis . He concludes by reflecting theologically on his findings and asking what all this might mean for us as human beings created in the image of God, literally descended from a common ancestor—albeit one who lived in the remote past.
"Through his death on the cross, Christ atoned for sin and so reconciled people to God. New Testament authors drew upon a range of metaphors and motifs to describe this salvific act, and down through history Christian thinkers have tried to articulate various theories to explain the atonement. While Christ's sacrifice serves as a central tenet of the Christian faith, the mechanism of atonement--exactly how Christ effects our salvation--remains controversial and ambiguous to many Christians. In Atonement and the Death of Christ, William Lane Craig conducts an interdisciplinary investigation of this crucial Christian doctrine, drawing upon Old and New Testament studies, historical theology, and analytic philosophy. The study unfolds in three discrete parts: Craig first explores the biblical basis of atonement and unfolds the wide variety of motifs used to characterize this doctrine. Craig then highlights some of the principal alternative theories of the atonement offered by great Christian thinkers of the premodern era. Lastly, Craig's exploration delves into a constructive and innovative engagement with philosophy of law, which allows an understanding of atonement that moves beyond mystery and into the coherent mechanism of penal substitution. Along the way, Craig enters into conversation with contemporary systematic theories of atonement as he seeks to establish a position that is scripturally faithful and philosophically sound. The result is a multifaceted perspective that upholds the suffering of Christ as a substitutionary, representational, and redemptive act that satisfies divine justice. In addition, this carefully reasoned approach addresses the rich tapestry of Old Testament imagery upon which the first Christians drew to explain how the sinless Christ saved his people from the guilt of their sins." -- Publisher, inside front flap of dust jacket
What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties?
234 pages
9 hours of reading
The debate centers on the contrasting views of theism and secularism regarding objective moral values and duties, featuring prominent philosophers William Lane Craig and Erik J. Wielenberg. Their discussion is enriched by responses from five additional leading philosophers, providing a comprehensive exploration of the moral implications of both perspectives. This dialogue invites readers to consider the foundational beliefs that shape moral understanding in a thought-provoking examination of ethics and philosophy.
The book is a defence of God's unique status as the creator of all things
apart from himself in the face of the challenge of mathematical Platonism. It
is based on William Lane Craig's Cadbury Lectures given at the University of
Birmingham in March 2015.
The book delves into the doctrine of divine aseity within classical theism, addressing challenges from Platonism regarding abstract objects. It engages with various philosophical discussions, including mathematics, language, and metaphysics, while offering a comprehensive taxonomy of options for classical theists. The text explores the compatibility of abstract objects with classical theism and provides an in-depth analysis of biblical and patristic foundations for divine aseity. Additionally, it critiques Quinean metaontological views on ontological commitments.
