The Reason for God

Belief in an Age of Skepticism

By: Timothy Keller

Narrated by: Timothy Keller

A New York Times bestseller people can believe in—by "a pioneer of the new urban Christians" (Christianity Today) and the "C.S. Lewis for the 21st century" (Newsweek).

Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.

©2008 Timothy Keller; (P)2008 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"It is easy to understand [Timothy Keller's] appeal."
-The New York Times

"In a flood of bestsellers by skeptics and atheists...Keller stands out as an effective counterpoint and defender of the faith. The Reason for God makes a tight, accessible case for reasoned religious belief."
-The Washington Post

"It's a provocative premise, in pursuit of which Keller...takes on nonbelievers from evolutionary biologists to the recent rash of atheist authors."
-The Boston Globe

"Reverend Tim Keller [is] a Manhattan institution, one of those open urban secrets, like your favorite dim sum place, with a following so ardent and so fast-growing that he has never thought to advertise."
-New York magazine

"An intellectually compelling case for God."
-Publishers Weekly

"I thank God for him."
-Billy Graham

Excellent book, destined to be one of my favorites

If you could sum up The Reason for God in three words, what would they be?

Makes perfect sense

What other book might you compare The Reason for God to and why?

Mere Christianity, Case for Christ series

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

He is a very animated speaker - as a reader he could be better, sound more live - but love the whole thing!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, more a study book, to hear slowly, and then a few more times. Boght the Kindle book as well, will probalby order the hard cover copy - great to study and to lend. [Can't lend the audio files nor the kindle files-yet)

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to strengthen their personal faith, gain a broader perspective about Christianity, and have answers to give to others of why you're a believer.

Excellent!

As Christians we're called to do more than just live out our faith. We are called to reason with people and give an answer for the faith that is within us. Tim Keller equips the saints to do just that in this book.

Enlightening, inspiring, and a pleasant listen.

Absolutely loved it. Will likely listen again. Author/narrator softly challenges your thinking with both logic and spirituality that sounds like how I would imagine CS Lewis would be after a beer. Although uses quotes and documentation, adds much of his own thoughts in a cogent, tight discussion that is all the while very conversational. Not preachy, and feels like a pleasant conversation with a well trained experienced man of God who cares about the listener.

Excellent Read!

Tim Keller uses logic and knowledge with great warmth and compassion to answer lots of questions people may have. I’ve actually ordered a hard copy now so I can re-read it and highlight, underline, etc. I plan to recommend this to all of my questioning and searching friends.

The American CS Lewis

This book a deeply thoughtful analysis of the Christian faith that both Christians and nonbelievers should read. Easy to follow and inspiring especially in a time of struggle.