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The Reason for God: Belief in an age of skepticism
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Overview

Why does God allow suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? Why isn’t Christianity more inclusive? How can one religion be “right” and the others “wrong”? Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God?These are just a few of the questions and doubts even ardent believers wrestle with today. As the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced “doubts” skeptics bring to his church as well as the most important reasons for faith. And in the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God, he addresses each doubt and explains each reason.

Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
Skeptics Reasons Rational Intellectuals

1. Articles

1. The Reason for God: A Critical Interactive Review
I love the good news of Jesus Christ.  I love apologetics.  I love good writing.  And I love Tim Keller.  Therefore it is very difficult for me to be objective about The Reason for God.  Given my past experience I expected this book to be a feast and it is; well written, cogent, interesting and full of fascinating information.  It also raises lot of questions for me - which to my mind is what a good book should do.  I raise some of these in the review below....

Language



English (en)

Authors



David Robertson,

Number of Pages



1




2. Book Review on The Reason for God
This is a Review by Margaret Achieng. Maggy is on the staff team of iServe Africa working with Gerald Mwangi managing our growing residential discipleship programme for high school leavers (TransformD).

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Number of Pages



1




2. Audio

1. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Best seller lists are filled with doubters. But what happens when you actually doubt your doubts?

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.

Language



English (en)

Publisher



Penguin Audio

Audio Release



2009-01-07

Format



Audible Audiobook

Duration



5hours 46mins




3. Books

1. The Reason for God
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.

Look out for Timothy Keller's latest book, The Songs of Jesus.

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Penguin Books

Publication Date



2009-08-04

Number of Pages



310




2. Pro? B?h? (Czech Edition)

Kellerova kniha je dílem výjime?ného, p?emýšlivého kazatele. Je to pozoruhodná publikace, ne náhodou jmenovaná Knihou roku 2008 ?asopisem World Magazine, která se posléze vyšplhala až na sedmou p?í?ku žeb?í?ku bestseller? literatury faktu ?asopisu New York Times a autor se dokonce na ?as stal nejprodávan?jším spisovatelem). Kritika ozna?ila Kellera za „C. S. Lewise pro 21. století“ nikoliv náhodou: u nás dob?e známý britský spisovatel a obránce k?es?anské víry C. S. Lewis se totiž stal jedním z Kellerových vzor?.


Timothy Keller využívá bohatého literárního materiálu z oblasti beletristické klasiky, filosofie, k?es?anské apologetiky, teologie, evolu?ní biologie a celé ?ady dalších obor?, aby odpov?d?l na spoustu otázek, jež si kladou lidé, kte?í hledají Boha. Systematicky otázky rozebírá, žádnou nevynechává, nebojí se ani nejchoulostiv?jších témat. Pro? existuje na sv?t? utrpení? Jak m?že milující B?h posílat lidi do pekla? Pro? není k?es?anství p?ístupn?jší všem? Existuje jen jedno pravé náboženství? Musí se brát Bible doslovn?? Nem?l by být k?es?anský B?h bohem lásky? Má v?bec smysl n??emu v??it? Vyvrátila v?da platnost k?es?anské víry? Pro? se ve jménu Božím vedlo tolik válek?

Language



Czech (cs)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Triton

Publication Date



2011-05-23

Number of Pages



320




3. LÆS ET UDDRAG AF GUD FOR SKEPTIKERE GUD FOR SKEPTIKERE (Danish Edition)

»Hvis nu man som en from kristen skulle søge hjælp til at begå intellektuelt selvmord, har man altså ikke megen gavn af Timothy Keller.

Og har man som skeptiker behov for at få bekræftet antagelser om sjuskede kristelige argumenter og fordomsfuld cirkeltænkning, er han heller ikke meget bevendt.

Timothy Keller kan tænke selv. Og man skal stå tidligt op, hvis man vil have skovlen under ham.

Keller har i mange år været præst i Redeemer Presbyterian Church i New York. Hans bøger har ligget i top 10 på New York Times bestsellerliste for ikkefiktion. Gennem sit arbejde har han mødt et utal af intelligente spørgsmål og tidstypiske indvendinger mod den kristne tro. Han tager dem ikke let, og han respekterer dem. Men han tager dem også ved vingebenet og kommer med svar, der ikke er så ligetil at ryste af sig.

Jeg blev i hvert fald imponeret af denne bog. Meget, faktisk. Ikke mindst fordi han er frygtløst rede til at vedgå, hvor de kristne virkelig har stået i vejen for Kristi evangelium.

Og så blev jeg glædeligt overrasket over hans evne til at nyformulere velkendt kristentro uden at udtynde eller forfladige den. Han bliver aldrig oversmart.«
Leif Andersen, lektor og rejsepræst

Language



Danish (da)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Lohse

Publication Date



2015-01-01

Number of Pages



352




4. In alle redelijkheid Christelijk geloof voor welwillende sceptici (Dutch Edition)
In dit boek gebruikt Keller voorbeelden uit de literatuur, filosofie en de popcultuur om uit te leggen dat geloven in een christelijke God een rationele religie is van intellectueel integere mensen.

Intussen al de veertiende druk!

Traditioneel staan de bestsellerslijsten vol met boeken van twijfelaars. Maar wat gebeurt er als je gaat twijfelen aan je twijfels?

Jarenlang heeft Tim Keller een lijstje bijgehouden met meest geuite 'twijfels' die sceptici meebrachten naar zijn Manhattan Church in New York. En in dit boek, In alle redelijkheid, ontmantelt hij ze een voor een. Waarom is er lijden in de wereld? Hoe kan een liefhebbende God mensen naar de hel sturen? Waarom zou het christendom de waarheid in pacht hebben? Waarom worden er in de naam van God zoveel oorlogen gevoerd? Dit zijn een paar vragen waar zelfs orthodoxe gelovigen vandaag de dag mee worstelen.

In dit boek gebruikt Tim Keller voorbeelden uit de literatuur, filosofie en de popcultuur om uit te leggen dat geloven in een christelijke God een rationele religie is van intellectueel integere mensen.
Boeiend en overtuigend geschreven.

Tim Keller is stichter en predikant van de Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. Hij begon de gemeente met enkele tientallen, nu komen wekelijks meer dan 5000 mensen naar de samenkomsten.

Language



Dutch (nl)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Wijnen, Uitgeverij van

Publication Date



2018-09-22

Number of Pages



304




5. Jumala olemasolu põhjendus (Estonian Edition)
New York City Manhattani Lunastaja presbüterliku koguduse rajaja Timothy Kellerit peetakse 21. sajandi C.S Lewiseks. New York Timesi bestselleris „Jumala olemasolu tõestuseks“ käsitleb autor kõige sagedasemaid kahtlusi, mis tekivad skeptikutel ja usuvõõrastel seoses religiooniga. Toetudes kirjandusele, filosoofiale, antropoloogiale, populaarkultuurile ja mõistuspärasele argumentatsioonile selgitab Keller, kuidas usk kristlikku Jumalasse on sisuliselt mõistlik ja ratsionaalne.

Language



Estonian (et)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



MTÜ Allika

Publication Date



2014-04-11

Number of Pages



312




6. Mihin Jumalaa tarvitaan? (Finnish Edition)
Kirja on suunnattu ihmisille, jotka etsivät Jumalaa mutta eivät pidä kristinuskoa vakavasti otettavana vaihtoehtona. Keller käsittelee yleisimmät vastaväitteet ja myös perustelee hyvin, miksi hänen mielestään kristinusko on tänäkin päivänä vakuuttava maailmankatsomus.

Yksi kirjan pääväittämistä on, että jokainen maailmankatsomus pohjautuu perimmältään uskomuksiin, joita ei voi todistaa kokemuksella tai järjellä; kenelläkään ei ole suoraa kosketusta absoluuttiseen totuuteen, vaan jokainen tarkastelee maailmaa osana omaa, usein alitajuista esiymmärrystään ja maailmankatsomustaan.

Keller on huomannut, että monet ihmiset toimivat "ikään kuin Jumala olisi olemassa", vaikka väittävät etteivät usko häneen.

Language



Finnish (fi)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Päivä

Publication Date



2011-01-01

Number of Pages



336




7. La raison est pour Dieu. La foi à l'ère du sceptiscisme (French Edition)
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POINTS FORTS : Best seller du New York Time. Auteur à succès. Sujet intemporel. ARGUMENTAIRE : Toutes les religions ne se valent-elles pas ? Pourquoi Dieu permet-il la souffrance ? Dieu est-il à l'origine des guerres de religion ?...Ces questions importantes, source d'un scepticisme bien compréhensible, peuvent même déstabiliser les croyants les plus fervents. Timothy Keller, pasteur et auteur, répond aux « doutes » les plus fréquents qui lui sont présentés. La raison est pour Dieu examine chacune de ces questions et révèle les présupposés qui leur sont associés. Keller raisonne à partir de la littérature, de la philosophie et de nombreux entretiens. Il explique en quoi la foi chrétienne est saine, rationnelle et montre qu'elle a été adoptée par des personnes sérieuses et honnêtes sur le plan intellectuel. Il présente ses arguments avec tact et franchise, facilitant une recherche réelle et profonde de la vérité. La raison est pour Dieu défie l'idéologie qui présente le rejet de la foi comme une évidence. Écrit pour des athées, des agnostiques et des sceptiques, le livre de Keller offre un fondement intelligent sur lequel chacun pourra développer sa propre réflexion, et il nous invite à (re)découvrir le chemin du christianisme. Public : sceptiques et croyants. Toute personne réfléchissant aux questions fondamentales de la vie. AUTEUR Timothy Keller a étudié à l'Université Bucknell, à la faculté de théologie Gordon-Conwell et à la faculté de héologie de Westminster. Il est ensuite devenu pasteur de l'Église presbytérienne du Rédempteur à New York qu'il a implantée en 1989 avec son épouse Kathy et leurs trois jeunes fils. Aujourd'hui, l'Église du Rédempteur est régulièrement fréquentée par près de six mille personnes. Elle compte de nombreuses églises partenaires et accompagne la naissance de nouvelles Églises dans les grands centres urbains du monde.

Language



French (fr)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Éditeur Cle

Publication Date



2010-11-09

Number of Pages



304




8. Warum Gott? Vernünftiger Glaube oder Irrlicht der Menschheit? (German Edition)
"Ist es vernünftig zu glauben? Oder ist der Glaube irrelevant für die Menschen von heute? Ohne Antwort auf die drängenden Fragen dieser Zeit? "Tim Keller schreibt präzise und unterhaltsam. Die beste Begründung des Glaubens, die in diesem Jahrhundert

Language



German (de)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Hardcover

Publisher



Brunnen

Publication Date



2013-04-01

Number of Pages



336




9. Hit és kételkedés MEGGY?Z? ÉRVEK ISTEN MELLETT (Hungarian Edition)
Miért engedi Isten a szenvedést? Miért van pokol? Hogyhogy csak egy igaz vallás létezik? Hogy követhetett el az egyház ennyi igazságtalanságot? Megbízható-e a Biblia? Tényleg elfojt és korlátoz a kereszténység? A sokezer f?t számláló New York-i gyülekezet világhír? lelkésze, Timothy Keller leleplez sok kereszténységgel kapcsolatos el?ítéletet, ugyanakkor átgondolt, érzékeny válaszokat ad a hív?kben és nem hív?kben egyaránt felmerül? kételyekre.

Language



Hungarian (hu)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Harmat

Publication Date



2012-01-01

Number of Pages



300




10. Rasio Bagi Allah (Indonesian Edition)
“Rasio Bagi Allah oleh Timothy Keller adalah apologetika Kristen yang terbaik. Keller memahami keraguan karena dia terus-menerus berinteraksi dengan ketidakpercayaan dalam setiap bentuknya di kota New York, dimana gerejanya berada. Dia terjun langsung ke masalah-masalah seperti, penderitaan, Alkitab dan sains, eksklusivitas agama Kristen, dan sebagainya. Jawabannya selalu segar, seringkali mengejutkan, imajinatif. Sumbernya berkisar dari Bono hingga Jean Paul Sartre hingga Jonathan Edwards, dan halaman-halaman ini berisi pengalaman pribadi dan kehidupan nyata orang-orang. Di atas segalanya, buku ini digerakkan oleh Injil.” - William Edgar, Coordinator of the Apologetics Dept., Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

“World Magazine telah meninjau sekitar dua ratus buku selama setahun terakhir. Banyak buku yang menonjol, tetapi ada satu buku yang secara khusus kemungkinan besar akan mengubah banyak kehidupan dan cara berpikir. World’s Magazine Book of The Year tahun ini adalah Rasio Bagi Allah dari Tim Keller. " - World Magazine

Dalam buku ini, Tim Keller menggunakan literatur, filosofi, percakapan dan penalaran kehidupan sehari-hari yang nyata, dan bahkan budaya pop untuk menjelaskan dengan kasih yang mendalam kepada mereka yang benar-benar ingin mengetahui kebenaran bagaimana iman kepada Allah dalam kekristenan adalah keyakinan iman yang rasional dan sehat, dipegang oleh orang-orang yang memiliki integritas intelektual yang tinggi.

“Pelayanan Tim Keller di New York City memimpin para pencari kebenaran dan orang-orang skeptis menuju kepercayaan pada Tuhan. Saya berterima kasih kepada Allah untuk Tim Keller.” – Billy Graham

“Rasio Bagi Allah kemungkinan besar akan menjadi sebuah buku "klasik", sebuah buku yang menyerupai Mere Christianity dan karya apologetik lainnya yang berdampak pada gereja Kristen.” - Trevin Wax, Senior Vice President of Theology and Communications at Lifeway Christian Resources and a Visiting Professor at Wheaton College

Language



Indonesian (id)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Momentum

Publication Date



N/A

Number of Pages



N/A




11. Už ir prieš Diev? (Lithuanian Edition)
Kaip Niujorko „Atpirk?jo“ bažny?ios ?k?r?jas, Kelleris ne kart? gird?jo žmones abejojant religiniu tik?jimu ir užduodant tokius klausimus, kaip „Argi gali b?ti viena religija?“ arba „Kod?l mylintis Dievas leidžia kent?ti?“ Savo naujojoje knygoje Kelleris aptaria šiuos bei kitus klausimus ir pateikia savo argument?, kod?l dera bes?lygiškai tik?ti Dievu. Pasitelkdamas literat?r?, filosofij? ir populiari?j? kult?r?, autorius pateikia svari? priežas?i? tvirtai tik?ti Dievu. Malonu skaityti knyg?, kuri d?sto religines paži?ras, bet n?ra pernelyg kritiška pasaulietinei pozicijai, aiškinamai kitose knygose. Ši knyga gali puikiai inspiruoti pokalb? ir yra vertingas, gerai parašytas bei ištyrin?tas argumentavimas.

Language



Lithuanian (lt)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Misionieriškas labdaros fondas ŠVIESA RYTUOSE

Publication Date



2014-01-01

Number of Pages



296




12. Gud? Kristen tro møter moderne skepsis (Norwegian Edition)

Hvorfor tillater Gud lidelse? Hvordan kan en kjærlig Gud sende mennesker i fortapelsen? Hvordan kan det være bare én sann religion? Hvorfor er det blitt utkjempet så mange kriger i Guds navn?

Disse spørsmålene stiller både moderne skeptikere og mange troende. I Gud? tar den kjente pastoren Timothy Keller opp hva alle kan slite med av tvil og vantro, motforestillinger og intellektuelle utfordringer i møte med gudstro og kristendom. Keller viser blant annet til litteratur og filosofi, fornuftsbaserte resonnementer og samtaler med moderne newyorkere.

• Troen på den kristne Gud er både sunn og rasjonell, hevder Keller.
• Til troende tilbyr han solid grunn å stå på når ny og gammel skepsis slår mot dem.
• Til skeptikere, ateister og agnostikere gir han en utfordrende argumentasjon for at Gud finnes og Jesus lever.

Language



Norwegian (nb)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Lunde Forlag

Publication Date



2013-01-01

Number of Pages



264




13. Fé na era do ceticismo, A como a razão explica Deus (Portuguese Edition)

Livro best-seller segundo o New York Times
 

  • Por que Deus permite que haja sofrimento no mundo?
  • Como um Deus de amor pode mandar alguém para o inferno?
  • Por que o cristianismo não é mais inclusivo?
  • Como pode haver uma só religião verdadeira?
  • Por que tantas guerras foram travadas em nome de Deus?


Valendo-se da literatura, da filosofia, das conversas do cotidiano e de argumentação convincente, Tim Keller explica como a fé no Deus cristão é, na realidade, racional e justificável. Aos crentes verdadeiros, ele oferece uma plataforma sólida sobre a qual se apoiar contra os ataques à religião próprios da Era do Ceticismo. Aos céticos, ateístas e agnósticos, ele fornece um argumento desafiador para se lançarem em busca das razões da existência de Deus.

Language



Portuguese (pt)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Vida Nova

Publication Date



2015-01-01

Number of Pages



288




14. Argument pentru Dumnezeu. Credinta intr-o epoca a scepticismului (Romanian Edition)
The Reason for God -- BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES

> De ce ingaduie Dumnezeu suferinta in lume?
> Cum poate un Dumnezeu care este dragoste sa trimita oameni in iad?
> De ce este crestinismul atat de discriminatoriu?
> Cum adica nu exista decat o singura religie adevarata?
> De ce in numele lui Dumnezeu s-au purtat atat de multe razboaie?

In "Argument pentru Dumnezeu", carte devenita bestseller New York Times, pastorul fondator al Bisericii prezbiteriene Redeemer din New York City, Timothy Keller, isi indreapta atentia asupra indoielilor frecvente pe care scepticii, dar chiar si crestinii devotati, le au cu privire la religie. Facand apel la literatura, filozofie, conversatii din viata de zi cu zi, ca si printr-o solida argumentare, Keller arata cum credinta in Dumnezeul crestinilor este una intemeiata si rationala. Credinciosilor practicanti el le pune la dispozitie o platforma solida de pe care sa poata respinge atacurile impotriva religiei lansate de aceasta epoca a scepticismului in care traim. Scepticilor, ateilor si agnosticilor el le ofera argumente incitante pentru care sa urmareasca ajungerea la Dumnezeu pe calea ratiunii.

"O pledoarie bine construita si accesibila pentru rationalitatea credintei religioase."

-- The Washington Post

"«Argument pentru Dumnezeu» este cartea pe care le-as da-o tuturor prietenilor mei care sunt cautatori sinceri ai lui Dumnezeu sau sceptici."

-- Rick Warren, autorul cartii "Viata condusa de scopuri"

"Keller va ramane in amintire ca un pionier in lucrarea crestina urbana."

-- Revista Christianity Today

"Convingatoare... Reconfortanta... Un excelent prilej de incepere a unei discutii, cartea aceasta prezinta o argumentatie intemeiata, bine scrisa si bine documentata."

-- Library Journal

Despre autor

TIMOTHY KELLER s-a nascut si a crescut in Pennsylvania, iar studiile si le-a facut la Seminarul teologic Gordon-Conwell din cadrul Universitatii Bucknell, precum si la Seminarul teologic Westminster. Cel mai mult insa a invatat din cei noua ani in care a slujit ca pastor al Bisericii prezbiteriene West Hopewell din oraselul de muncitori Hopewell, Virginia. Enoriasii de-acolo l-au iubit, au avut rabdare cu el in primele zile de pastoratie, si l-au invatat, pe el, un intelectual nordic toba de carte, sa fie CLAR. A doua lui biserica a fost Biserica prezbiteriana Redeemer din Manhattan, New York, pe care a intemeiat-o in 1989 impreuna cu sotia sa, Kathy, si cu cei trei fii ai lor. Astazi Redeemer are aproape sase mii de membri ce participa regulat la serviciile bisericii, un mare numar de biserici-surori si desfasoara o lucrare de plantare de biserici in marile orase ale lumii.

Aprecieri la adresa lui Timothy Keller si a cartii "Argument pentru Dumnezeu"

"Prin lucrarea pe care o face in New York City, Tim Keller calauzeste spre credinta in Dumnezeu o intreaga generatie de cautatori si sceptici. Ii multumesc lui Dumnezeu pentru el."

-- Billy Graham

"Timp de cincizeci de ani de-acum inainte, daca crestinii evanghelici vor fi cunoscuti pentru dragostea lor indreptata spre marile aglomerari urbane, pentru compasiunea si dorinta lor de dreptate, precum si pentru dragostea lor de semeni, Tim Keller va ramane in amintire ca un pionier in lucrarea crestina urbana."

-- Revista Christianity Today

"Spre deosebire de cele mai multe megabiserici suburbane, in mare masura Biserica Redeemer [Rascumparatorul] este traditionala. Ceea ce nu este insa traditional in ce o priveste este competenta cu care Dr. Keller comunica in limbajul auditoriului sau urban. Este usor de inteles atractia pe care o exercita asupra acestuia."

-- The New York Times

"Evanghelistul cu cel mai mare succes din New York City... Cu predici de un inalt nivel intelectual, din care lipsesc amenintarile cu Judecata de apoi si in care Woody Allen este citat alaturi de Matei, Marcu, Luca si Ioan, Keller reuseste sa atraga duminica de duminica la biserica pe care o pastoreste peste cinci mii de tineri. Liderii de biserici privesc lucrarea lui ca pe un model de evanghelizare urbana, Keller insusi contribuind la plantarea a cincizeci de biserici evanghelice in suburbiile New Yorkului, la care se adauga alte cincizeci, de la San Francisco la Londra."

-- Revista New York

"In Manhattan, pastorul Tim Keller este el insusi o institutie, unul dintre acele secrete urbane care au incetat sa mai fie secrete, precum localul favorit in care-ti place sa-ti iei masa, cu o audienta atat de pasionata si care creste intr-un ritm atat de rapid, incat el nu s-a gandit niciodata sa-si faca publicitate."

-- Newsweek

"Keller apeleaza la literatura, filozofie, antropologie si la o multitudine de alte discipline pentru a aduce argumente convingatoare in favoarea lui Dumnezeu. Scrisa deopotriva pentru sceptici si pentru credinciosii carora le pasa de acestia, cartea se inspira din experienta autorului ca pastor fondator al Bisericii prezbiteriene Redeemer din New York, o biserica de mare succes chiar de la infiintare. Apeland la o mare diversitate de surse, de la Robert Louis Stevenson, autor din secolul al nouasprezecelea, pana la N. T. Wright, renumit teolog contemporan, Keller incearca sa demonteze argumentele oricui ii sta in cale, de la Richard Dawkins, teoretician evolutionist, pana la cunoscutul autor Dan Brown. Cartea poate servi deopotriva ca dovada a pregatirii enciclopedice a autorului si ca o privire de ansamblu argumentata si convingatoare asupra dezbaterii actuale cu privire la credinta pentru cei ce se indoiesc, ca si pentru cei ce doresc sa-si reevalueze credinta si motivele pentru care cred."

-- Publishers Weekly

"Ca fondator al Bisericii prezbiteriene Redeemer din New York City, Keller a cunoscut multi oameni care puneau credinta sub semnul intrebarii si care, in discutiile cu el, ii adresau intrebari de genul: «Cum se face ca, dintre toate religiile, doar una singura e adevarata?» sau «Cum poate un Dumnezeu despre care se spune ca e dragoste sa ingaduie suferinta?» In aceasta noua carte a sa, Keller incearca sa ofere raspunsuri la aceste intrebari si la altele de acest fel, expunan-du-si in acelasi timp argumentele care l-au condus pe el la credinta neconditionata in Dumnezeu. Este placut sa citesti o carte care prezinta o conceptie religioasa fara a fi excesiv de critica la adresa conceptiei seculare, cum se intampla in cazul altor carti de acest gen. O excelenta baza de pornire a unei discutii, aceasta carte prezinta o argumentare bine intemeiata, bine scrisa si bine documentata."

-- Library Journal

"Demersul la care se angajeaza Keller -- cunoscut pentru atractia pe care o exercita asupra locuitorilor cosmopoliti din New York City, care frecventeaza intr-un numar tot mai mare Biserica Redeemer din Manhattan pe care acesta o pastoreste -- este unul curajos: acela de a lupta contra necredinciosilor militanti, de la biologii evolutionisti la apologetii noului ateism."

-- The Boston Globe

Cuprins

Introducere

Partea 1: Saltul indoielii

Unu. Nu se poate ca doar o singura religie sa fie adevarata
Doi. Cum poate un Dumnezeu bun sa ingaduie suferinta?
Trei. Crestinismul este o camasa de forta
Patru. Biserica este raspunzatoare pentru atat de multa nedreptate
Cinci. Cum poate un Dumnezeu care este dragoste sa trimita oameni in iad?
Sase. Stiinta a demonstrat netemeinicia crestinismului
Sapte. Nu poti lua Biblia ad litteram

[Intermitenta]

Partea 2: Argumente pentru credinta

Opt. Indicii spre Dumnezeu
Noua. Cunoasterea lui Dumnezeu
Zece. Problema numita pacat
Unsprezece. Religie si Evanghelia
Doisprezece. Povestea (adevarata a) crucii
Treisprezece. Realitatea invierii
Paisprezece. Dansul lui Dumnezeu
Epilog: Si acum ce facem?

Multumiri
Note

Language



Romanian (ro)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Kerigma

Publication Date



N/A

Number of Pages



298




15. Varför ska jag tro på Gud? (Swedish Edition)
- Hur kan en god Gud tillåta lidande?

- Hur kan en kärleksfull Gud döma och fördöma människor?

- Hur kan en viss religion vara "rätt" och alla andra "fel"?

- Varför har så många krig utkämpats i Guds namn?

- Har inte vetenskapen motbevisat Gud?

Dessa är några av de frågor och tvivel som både kristna och skeptiker brottas med i dag. Tim Keller har ställt samman en lista med de vanligaste "tvivlen" och invändningarna mot kristen tro som han möter hos människor på Manhattan i centrala New York.

I Varför ska jag tro på Gud? bemöter han dessa tvivel och invändningar med hjälp av filosofiska resonemang, utdrag ur litteraturen och djupgående samtal med människor.

Han visar på ett övertygande sätt att kristen tro är intellektuellt hållbar och tål att prövas av tänkande, genuint sanningssökande människor. Ateister, agnostiker och skeptiker, liksom kristna, utmanas att tänka igenom sin hållning och på allvar pröva argumenten för kristen tro.

Language



Swedish (sv)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



CredoAkademin

Publication Date



2013-04-18

Number of Pages



320




4. Musics

5. Videos

1. The Reason for God | Tim Keller | Talks at Google
Tim Keller visits Google's Mountain View, CA, headquarters to discuss his book, "The Reason for God." This event took place on March 5, 2008, as part of the Authors@Google series.

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Sermon

Date of Publicated



2008-03-19

Duration



01:01:06




2. The Reason for God Group Bible Study by Timothy Keller
This video shows the first session of the Discussion Guide available in DVD format Discussion 1 Isn't the Bible a Myth? Hasn't Science Disproved Christianity?

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Talk Show

Date of Publicated



2012-03-01

Duration



00:21:50




6. Bible Study Series/Courses

1. The Reason for God Discussion Guide: Conversations on Faith and Life

The Reason for God: Conversations on Faith and Life (Study Guide and DVD)

This discussion guide will help you learn how to dialogue with those who share common doubts and objections to Christianity.

In the video sessions (DVD/digital video sold separately), Timothy Keller and six panelists hold candid and unscripted discussions about the broad scope of people's discomforts with God, the Bible, and Christianity in general:

  • Discussion 1: Is the Bible a myth? Has science disproved Christianity?
  • Discussion 2: Is there only one way to God? Are other religions as valid?
  • Discussion 3: Clashes with Christian morality and ethics – why are there so many rules?
  • Discussion 4: Why would God allow suffering and evil.
  • Discussion 5: Injustice and hypocrisy in the church.
  • Discussion 6: Objections to God's wrath and judgement.

The Reason for God small group discussion guide can be used individually or in a group setting by anyone engaging with friends who don't share his or her beliefs. For each discussion, the study guide includes:

  • An opening thought on the topic.
  • A summary of the objection to the topic.
  • Related Bible verses.
  • Space for notetaking.
  • Questions for group discussion.

In his New York Times bestselling book, The Reason for God, Timothy Keller established himself as a modern-day C. S. Lewis who brings together faith and intellect, theology and popular culture, modern-day objections and historic Christian beliefs. Using literature, philosophy, and Scripture, Keller explores the truth and challenge of Christianity in this six-session small group conversation starter.

You and your group will be challenged to wrestle with your friends' and neighbors' hardest questions and engage those questions in ways that will spark honest, enriching, and humbling dialogue. 

Designed for use with Reason for God Video Study (sold separately).

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Study Guide and DVD

Publisher



Harper Christian Resources

Publication Date



2010-10-30




7. Downloads

1. The Reason for God - Introduction chapter
Introduction chapter of the book

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Pdf

Cost



Free

Duration / Number of Pages



N/A




2. Reader’s Guide for The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Dutton, 2008)

By Penguin Reader Guide

When you read books that make a case for believing in God, you quickly get the feeling that they are written primarily for those who already believe. The authors of such books tend to gloss over the hardest questions about God.

Timothy Keller is different. Not only does he not shy away from the hard questions, he addresses them with the seriousness they deserve. And while The Reason for God can and should be read to great benefit by believers, it’s a valuable resource for skeptics. Keller speaks to serious doubters, agnostics, and atheists with the same respect he would show to members of his Manhattan church. The Reason for God is worthwhile reading for believers who seek a more reasonable basis for Christian faith, and for nonbelievers who are open to reasoned arguments in favor of God’s existence.

This reader’s guide will help you explore some of the questions—and the corresponding defenses of God’s existence—that you will find in The Reason for God. The discussion questions that follow are designed to be used in a group setting, with two or more people who are reading Keller’s book. Discussing with other readers your own questions and your reactions to Keller’s arguments will stimulate further reflection and will lead to new insights. Since most of the reader’s guide questions grow out of the book’s content, this guide will be most useful to bookclubs and reading groups that meet for periodic discussions as they read the book. 


Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Pdf

Cost



Free

Duration / Number of Pages



N/A




3. The Trouble With Christianity: Why It’s So Hard to Believe It

This series consists of 7 sermons which was preached from 24Sept 2006 - 5Nov 2006

1. Exclusivity: How can there be just one true religion? (1 John 4: 1-10)

2. Suffering: If God is good why is there so much evil in the world? (1 Peter 1: 3-12)

3. Absolutism: Don't we all have to find truth for ourselves? (Galatians 2:4-16)

4. Injustice: Hasn't Christianity been an instrument for oppression? (James 2: 1-17)

5. Hell: Isn't the God of Christianity an angry Judge? (Luke 16:19-31)

6. Doubt: What should I do with my doubts? (John 20:1-18)

7. Literalism: Isn't the Bible historically unreliable and regressive? (Luke 1:1-4; 24:13-32)

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



MP3

Cost



Free

Duration / Number of Pages



N/A




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Gosh william I'm telling crikey burke I don't want no agro A bit of how's your father bugger all mate off his nut that, what a plonker cuppa owt to do


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