"While most people throughout history have believed that we are both physical and spiritual beings, the rise of science has called into question the existence of the soul. Many now argue that neurophysiology demonstrates the radical dependence, indeed, identity, between mind and brain. Advances in genetics and in mapping human DNA, some say, show there is no need for the hypothesis of body-soul dualism. Even many Christian intellectuals ..."
Does God Exist? The Debate Between Theists and Atheists by JamesPorterMoreland Published by Prometheus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-61592-270-3, ISBN: 1-61592-270-9
"... a Pure Thou that was not at all an it and the like,33 With such moves, step by
step, for religiously understandable motives, and, of course, unwittingly, the
conceptualiza» tion of God shifted trom a conceptualization that yielded a false
beliei in the existence of God to one that yielded an incoherent belief, This has
led, in a way rationalistic fibristian conservatives such as Plantinga, Craig,
Moreland, and Willard ignore, t ..."
"Scientism—the view that hard sciences such as chemistry, biology, physics, and astronomy are the only legitimate sources of genuine knowledge about reality—has played a central role in the increasing secularization of society. But this belief marginalizes religion and makes it merely a matter of private opinion. This book by celebrated philosopher of science J. P. Moreland exposes the inadequacy of scientism by demonstrating its self-de ..."
"Winner of a 2004 ECPA Gold Medallion AwardWinner of an Award of Excellence in the 2003 Chicago Book ClinicWhat is real?What is truth? What can we know? What should we believe? What should we do and why? Is there a God? Can we know him? Do Christian doctrines make sense? Can we believe in God in the face of evil? These are fundamental questions that any thinking person wants answers to. These are questions that philosophy addresses. And ..."
"Think of It This Way . . . Our beliefs are challenged from many directions. Every day it seems more difficult to explain to our friends, families and neighbors what we believe and why. When our ideas and arguments fail to persuade them, what then? Is there another approach we can take? In The God Conversation veteran apologists and communicators J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff say that often the best way to win over others is with a ..."
Theistic Evolution A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique by JamesPorterMoreland Published 2017 by Crossway Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5288-5, ISBN: 1-4335-5288-4
"This volume of more than two dozen essays written by highly credentialed scientists, philosophers, and theologians from Europe and North America provides the most comprehensive critique of theistic evolution yet produced, opening the door ..."
"While there is a unity to truth from God's perspective, there are nevertheless many different ways of knowing, studying, and defining that truth. Thus, ""the task of integration is the task of relating theology and other disciplines in such a way that one articulates and defends a comprehensive, unified Christian worldview."" Christian Perspectives on Being Human is a vital step in that essential process of integration. In this unique a ..."
"A leading evangelical thinker offers this brand€“new way of addressing life€™s most important questions: Does God exist, and can we know Him? J.P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, abandons traditional didactic apologetics and entices skeptics and dissatisfied believers into a conversation about the emptiness and anxiety so many feel today. He invites them to the abundant life Jesus offers but ..."
"Comprising groundbreaking dialogues by many of the most prominent scholars in Christian apologetics and the philosophy of religion, this volume offers a definitive treatment of central questions of Christian faith. The essays are ecumenical and broadly Christian, in the spirit of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, and feature lucid and up-to-date material designed to engage readers in contemporary theistic and Christian issues. Beginning w ..."
Universals by JamesPorterMoreland 192 Pages, Published 2014 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-317-49001-2, ISBN: 1-317-49001-0
"D. C. Williams, “On the Elements of Being: I”, The Review of Metaphysics 7 (
September 1953), 3–18; K. Campbell, Metaphysics: An Introduction (Encino, Calif
.: Dickenson Publishing Company, 1976), 206–19. 8. C. Landesman, “Abstract
Particulars”, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 33 (March 1976), 323
–37. 9. G. Bergmann, Realism: A Critique of Brentano and Meinong (Madison,
Wis.: University of Wisconsin Press, 1964), 25. 10. N. ..."
Universals by JamesPorterMoreland 192 Pages, Published 2014 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-317-49000-5, ISBN: 1-317-49000-2
"James Porter Moreland ... In fact, Campbell«s new viewof the role of location/
formed volume makes his moderate nominalism lessavailable tothe naturalist
than ... abstract (non-spatiotemporal) entities or Platonic abstract perfect
particulars with the proviso that they mustbe exemplified by a spatiotemporal
particular to exist."
"The Psalms: Language for All Seasons of the Soul brings together essays from eighteen Old Testament scholars discussing the latest in Psalms scholarship and applying exegetical insights to the life of faith.These essays explore the full range of emotion expressed in the Psalms—from elation to distress—while weaving together observations from biblical scholarship and theology. The reader will gain valuable insights into how the Psal ..."
Love Your God with All Your Mind(2nd Edition) [15th anniversary repack]: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul by JamesPorterMoreland, J. P. Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2012 by Navpress Deluxe Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-61747-900-7, ISBN: 1-61747-900-4
"15th Anniversary Edition When Love Your God with All Your Mind released fifteen years ago, readers learned how to present a thorough, reasoned case for God's existence. This revised and updated anniversary edition features three new chapters that outline how to offer arguments for the reality of God and the historicity of Jesus' life teachings, death, and resurrection. Author J. P. Moreland expounds on how to use our Godgiven intellect ..."
The Recalcitrant Imago Dei Human Persons and the Failure of Naturalism (Veritas) by JamesPorterMoreland Paperback, 226 Pages, Published 2009 by Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-334-04215-0, ISBN: 0-334-04215-1
"The Veritas Series brings to market original volumes all engaging in critical questions of pressing concern to both philosophers, theologians, biologists, economists and more. The series aims to illustrate that without theology, something essential is lost in our account of such categories - not only in an abstract way but in the way in which we inhabit the world. The Veritas Series refuses to accept disciplinary isolation: both for the ..."
"With the help of in–depth essays from some of the world′s leading philosophers, The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology explores the nature and existence of God through human reason and evidence from the natural world. Provides in–depth and cutting–edge treatment of natural theology′s main arguments Includes contributions from first–rate philosophers well known for their work on the relevant topics ..."
"Many obstacles can get in the way of having a healthy Christian faith. Some of those obstacles are intellectual, but there are emotional, relational and experiential ones as well. Even theological problems can get in the way when the very nature of faith itself is misunderstood. J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler team up in this book to clear away the barriers to faith by helping you gain a clear grasp of what faith is, identifying the va ..."
Kingdom Triangle(1st Edition) Recover the Christian Mind, Renovate the Soul, Restore the Spirit's Power by JamesPorterMoreland Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2007 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-27432-2, ISBN: 0-310-27432-X
"Western society is in crisis, the result of our culture's embrace of naturalism and postmodernism. At the same time, the biblical worldview has been pushed to the margins. Christians have been strongly influenced by these trends, with the result that the personal lives of Christians often reflect the surrounding culture more than the way of Christ, and the church's transforming influence on society has waned. In Kingdom Triangle, J.P. M ..."