The Book Depository If God, Then What by Andrew Wilson
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Description: If God, Then What? : Paperback : Inter-Varsity Press : 9781844745692 : 1844745694 : 01 Sep 2017 : A profound, quirky, and amusing take on life's biggest questions. People encounter truth by sharing stories and asking questions. Andrew Wilson asks nine big questions about truth, origins, and redemption, and wonders aloud about the possible answers, representing a new fresh way of communicating the gospel. The Book Depository If God, Then What by Andrew Wilson - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Author: Dogrose
Rating: 5
Review: I didn't really need convincing but I wanted something to give to a youngster considering the big questions of life; what's it all about? Is there a God? If there is, or even could be a God then what difference does that make to my world view? This is one of the best and most accessible books to give to someone who is asking questions, remains open minded and genuinely wants a succinct summary of the arguments for the existence of God and then the 'so what's' that follow. Andrew writes in a contemporary style with wit, charm and humility. Most of the arguments are not new but I liked the flow of the logic, the personal touches and the amusing and penetrating illustrations. I like the way he personalises even the sceptics and fairly represents their views whilst trying to provide answers. I quite warmed to his friend 'Dave' (everyone has a friend called Dave!) who clearly disagrees with him but is still portrayed as a respected friend. Of course there are some flaws; I agreed with the idea of cumulative evidence in Ch 2 but thought the cornflakes and breakfast analogy was poor and easily rebutted by positivists who would simply take a stool sample... and there are other small weaknesses but I did like the way the argument was built logically and from different angles into a very convincing treatise. I particularly appreciated the second half of the book (after the interval) where Andrew sets out the case for a Christian world view (the 'so what?' bit) in a very logical and winsome manner. He tackles the difficult ideas of evil, redemption and belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ extremely well, in a few very readable chapters. Buy a couple and give them away, its a stimulating and enjoyable read and very suitable for the undecided who don't want to be shouted at by either side in this increasingly polarised debate.
Author: Paul from Milton Keynes
Rating: 4
Review: As a first year undergraduate 30 years ago and just beginning to explore the big questions, I looked out for a book or two that would be good places to start with the God issue. I eventually found my way to CS Lewis and 'Mere Christianity' and Frank Morrison's 'Who moved the Stone'. Both of these I found hugely helpful. But I wish 'if god then what?' had been around then as well. I found it to be written breezingly and greatly enjoyed the author's sense of humour. Many apologetics books tend to follow rather familiar paths and lack freshness and bite accordingly. This is not one of them. He starts with current science as a pointer for God's existence and then turns to other matters, such as, the question of evil. He always seems to bring a fresh perspective. The second half of the book then applies the arguments closer to home. Wilson rightly sees the crux of the issue being the resurrection or otherwise of Jesus. I found the book logical and well put together. The author had read widely enabling him to draw in some interesting examples and illustrations. A few minor grumbles. I'm not so sure that the multiverse is such an enemy to theism as Wilson apparently sees it. Furthermore, whilst he avoided the evolution rabbit hole beloved of many christians, he does seem to drop into a 'god of the gaps' argument on the origin of the first life. I was also hoping for a final chapter that would hit the ball out of the park.But I struggled to follow his argument (perhaps it was just me?!). Notwithstanding, for a newer voice on the UK apologetics scene I suspect we will be hearing and reading a lot more from Andrew Wilson. If you have a person that is asking some interesting questions and you don't know quite where to turn this is a great place to start. I have recommended my 18 and 20 year old children read this.
