Nature's God: The Heretical Origins of the American Republic

Nature's God: The Heretical Origins of the American Republic
Author: Matthew Stewart
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0393244318

Longlisted for the National Book Award. Where did the ideas come from that became the cornerstone of American democracy? America’s founders intended to liberate us not just from one king but from the ghostly tyranny of supernatural religion. Drawing deeply on the study of European philosophy, Matthew Stewart brilliantly tracks the ancient, pagan, and continental ideas from which America’s revolutionaries drew their inspiration. In the writings of Spinoza, Lucretius, and other great philosophers, Stewart recovers the true meanings of “Nature’s God,” “the pursuit of happiness,” and the radical political theory with which the American experiment in self-government began.

Nature's Case for God

Nature's Case for God
Author: John M. Frame
Publisher: Lexham Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2018-12-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 168359133X

Can we know anything about God apart from the Bible? Many Protestant Christians are suspicious of natural theology, which claims that we can learn about God through revelation outside the Bible. How can we know anything about God apart from Scripture? In Nature's Case for God, distinguished theologian John Frame argues that Christians are not forbidden from seeking to learn about God from his creation. In fact, the Bible itself shows this to be possible. In nine short and lucid chapters that include questions for discussion, Frame shows us what we can learn about God and how we relate to him from the world outside the Bible. If the heavens really do declare the glory of God, as the psalmist claims, it makes a huge difference for how we understand God and how we introduce him to those who don't yet know Christ.

On the Nature and Existence of God

On the Nature and Existence of God
Author: Richard M. Gale
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2016-08-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1107142350

This influential book evaluates the arguments for the existence and nature of God that emerged in the late twentieth century.

The Nature of God

The Nature of God
Author: Edward R. Wierenga
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1501711652

The Nature of God explores a perennial problem in the philosophy of religion. Drawing upon developments in philosophy, most notably those in philosophical logic, Edward R. Wierenga examines the traditional divine attributes of omnipotence, omniscience, eternity, timelessness, immutability, and goodness. His philosophically defensible formulations of the nature of God are in accord with the views of classical theists. The author provides an account of each of the divine attributes by stating in contemporary terms what such classical theists as Augustine, Anselm, and Aquinas wrote about the nature of God; he then seeks to determine whether one can defend the ascription of traditional divine attributes to God against philosophical objections.Clearly written and comprehensive, The Nature of God contains a wealth of illuminating and original material on a central topic in the philosophy of religion

Logic and the Nature of God

Logic and the Nature of God
Author: Stephen T. Davis
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 177
Release: 1983-06-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1349063525

The book '... should be assured of the attention of the many on both sides of the Atlantic who are fascinated by this subject.' John Hick

God and Nature

God and Nature
Author: David C. Lindberg
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0520908031

Since the publication in 1896 of Andrew Dickson White's classic History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, no comprehensive history of the subject has appeared in the English language. Although many twentieth-century historians have written on the relationship between Christianity and science, and in the process have called into question many of White's conclusions, the image of warfare lingers in the public mind. To provide an up-to-date alternative, based on the best available scholarship and written in nontechnical language, the editors of this volume have assembled an international group of distinguished historians. In eighteen essays prepared especially for this book, these authors cover the period from the early Christian church to the twentieth century, offering fresh appraisals of such encounters as the trial of Galileo, the formulation of the Newtonian worldview, the coming of Darwinism, and the ongoing controversies over "scientific creationism." They explore not only the impact of religion on science, but also the influence of science and religion. This landmark volume promises not only to silence the persistent rumors of war between Christianity and science, but also serve as the point of departure for new explorations of their relationship, Scholars and general readers alike will find it provocative and readable.

The True Nature of God

The True Nature of God
Author: Andrew Wommack
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1997
Genre:
ISBN: 9781577780366

Often, human perspective and the mechanics of Christianity eclipse the true nature of God -- the God Who wants nothing more than to share an intimate friendship with His children. If you're wondering who God is, or if He cares, let Andrew Wommack show you The True Nature of God.

The Nature of God

The Nature of God
Author: Gerard Hughes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2005-08-04
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1134809662

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This Outside Life

This Outside Life
Author: Laurie Ostby Kehler
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-03-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736975799

Step Into Wonder Has your breath ever caught at the sight of a sunset? Have you ever stopped in your tracks to listen to a birdsong? When was the last time you stood in awe of the world around you? If it’s been so long you can’t remember, living life at a sprint might be leaving you nature blind. If you’re feeling stressed, disconnected from God, and disenchanted with life, this book will help you find solace for your scattered soul. Through storytelling, practical application, and reflective questions, Laurie Kehler invites you on a journey of discovery to… escape the crazy and reset your spiritual compass to explore pathways of peace seek connections with nature and others—starting in your own backyard recognize God’s work in creation and in your life as you live in expectation of his promises Are you ready to set out on a new kind of adventure? Consider this your trail guide for uncovering God’s signposts in the world and revealing his fingerprints on your life.

Gleanings in the Godhead

Gleanings in the Godhead
Author: Arthur W. Pink
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781612033389

"Few who occasionally read the Bible are aware of the awe-inspiring and worship-provoking grandeur of the divine character. That God is great in wisdom, wondrous in power, yet full of mercy is assumed by many as common knowledge. But to entertain anything approaching an adequate conception of His being, nature, and attributes, as revealed in the Scripture, is something which very few people in these degenerate times have done. God is solitary in His excellency. "Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?" (Ex. 15:11). Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Christian evangelist and Biblical scholar known for his staunchly Calvinist and Puritan-like teachings. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was the verse, Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death, ' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.