Douglas Groothuis è un filosofo focalizzato sull'apologetica e l'etica cristiana. Il suo lavoro si concentra sulla difesa della fede cristiana attraverso argomenti e analisi filosofiche. Esplora la relazione tra ragione e fede, mirando a dimostrare che il cristianesimo è razionalmente difendibile. Il suo stile è spesso accessibile ma intellettualmente stimolante, permettendo ai lettori di approfondire complesse questioni teologiche e filosofiche.
Knowledge of God in the World and the Word by Douglas Groothuis and Andrew Shepardson introduces readers to natural theology and classical apologetics, providing a traditional defense of Christianity that has become ever more relevant in our modern and postmodern age.
Doug Groothuis a well-respected expert on new religious movements, takes us to the teaching of Scripture for some surprising anwers about death, near-death experiences, and what comes after death.
Blaise Pascal, a prominent seventeenth-century French philosopher and scientist, is renowned for his argument on the existence of God known as the "wager." However, his intellectual contributions extend far beyond this concept, showcasing a multifaceted genius that influenced both philosophy and science. The book delves into Pascal's diverse ideas and achievements, revealing the depth of his thought and the lasting impact of his work on various fields.
The Knowledge of God in the World and the Word Workbook by Douglas Groothuis and Andrew I. Shepardson accompanies the Knowledge of God in the World and the Word textbook, introducing students to natural theology and classical apologetics.
Understanding other faiths is essential not just to interreligious dialogue, but also to grasping one's own faith. Covering world religions including Atheism, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Christianity, and Islam, Douglas Groothuis creatively uses a single sentence for each one as a way to open readers to their depth and complexity.
Douglas Groothuis provides strategies for bringing the gospel to New Age followers and for confronting New Age practices which are gaining ground in schools and businesses.
What is the New Age movement? Is it a conspiracy? What can Christians do about it? In the last ten years the New Age has shifted out of the counterculture into the mainstream of society. Today its effects are felt in almost every aspect of life--medicine, politics, science, psychology and even religion. --Fortune 500 corporations routinely send their managers to New Age seminars to expand their minds and increase productivity. --Entertainer Shirley MacLaine has written two best-selling books that chronicle her conversion to the New Age. --Doctors and therapists increasingly employ healing techniques that are based on pantheistic principles. --Even advertisers on radio and television, in tune with New Age ideas, are telling us that we have unlimited potential. Douglas Groothuis explains how the New Age combines Eastern mysticism with Western optimism and why it has become so popular. His thorough, biblical analysis helps Christians know how to respond to this aggressive movement.
Co je to vlastně hnutí New Age? Jak ovlivnilo naši společnost? Autorův rozbor (výklad) myšlení New Age by měl napomoci vysvětlení tohoto světového názoru, přičemž uvedené příklady ukazují, jakým způsobem proniká do našeho světa. New Age je více než jen přechodná móda i když módnost nepostrádá; je to hluboký kulturní směr přitahující stovky lidí nejrůznějšího způsobu života. Tvrdí, že nabízí duchovní skutečnost, naplnění a světovou harmonii. Nejsou však sliby, které nabízí, pouze toužebným přáním? Obsah: I. Kladení základů Padělky z dílny New Age Duchovní boj Promenování kultury II. Svědectví pro New Age Vypracování strategie Bible a převtělování Srovnávání bohu III. Tváří v tvář New Age Školství ve službách New Age New Age ve sféře podnikání Otázky vyžadující rozpoznání Budoucnost New Age
