Mere Apologetics

How to Help Seekers and Skeptics Find Faith

By: Alister E. McGrath

Narrated by: Shaun Grindell

Throughout history there have been great and articulate defenders of the faith, from Augustine and Aquinas to Jonathan Edwards, G. K. Chesterton, Francis Schaeffer, and C. S. Lewis. But with new challenges comes the need for a fresh apologetic that specifically addresses the arguments levied against faith in our time of scientific atheism and skepticism.

In the spirit of C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity, Alister McGrath's Mere Apologetics seeks to equip listeners to engage gracefully and intelligently with the challenges facing the faith today while drawing appropriately on the wisdom of the past. Rather than supplying the fine detail of every apologetic issue in order to win arguments, Mere Apologetics teaches a method that appeals not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination. This highly accessible book is perfect for pastors, teachers, students, and lay people who want to speak clearly and lovingly to the issues that confront people of faith today.

©2012 Alister E. McGrath (P)2021 eChristian

Excellent resource!

Alister McGrath provides an excellent resource for anyone genuinely interested in the subject of Apologetics. The book offers a detailed analysis, using ideas and principles in a way that may be readily applied by the novice.

This was a very inspirational book to me

I thought his emphasis on apologetics being an art as well as a science was insightful and helpful. Similarly, he said it is a skill that you develop through practice, not just the acquiring of information

An Excellent Discussion About Christian Apologetic

This was a very accessible book on what apologetics is, and more importantly how and with whom apologetics can be used (ref: Ch 2 & 4). The fact that the author identifies limitations to apologetics when used by itself was a new take for me and was a welcome addition to the discussion (ref: Ch 1 & 3) where we look at the need to combine this with evangelism. After that we get more of the traditional aspects and arguments of apologetics without much new (Ch 5 & 6), and this is the primary reason I didn’t give this a perfect score. That means this is more useful when addressing folks that are already believers, or at the very least open to belief. Finally, Chapter 7 provides four (4) methods for applying apologetics that was very helpful before it ends with basic challenges (questions) to faith in chapter 8 that were, once again, fairly standard in addressing suffering etc. Overall it was a solid effort with chapters 2, 4, and 7 making the whole worth the effort.

An excellent textbook on Christian apologetics!

Not just a book of apologetics, but one about apologetics, and the best one I’ve read for walking a believer through the process of learning how to defend the Faith and commend it to others for serious consideration.

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Transforming mere apology into apologetics is a wonderful journey! This audio account was simply fantastic! Whether you're in school or just eager to stand proud in your faith, "Mere Apologetics" is an absolute gem for everyone—especially those who might be exploring their own spiritual path. It's an uplifting experience that truly inspires!