"Belief: surely it's a relic from the past, a hangover from a superstitious age that is totally out of sync with today's rational, science-led culture?
'A timely, often bracing and always highly stimulating book.' Tom Holland, author of Dominion and co-host of The Rest is History
In today's science-driven, rational world, belief is dismissed as an artefact of a bygone era – something absurd at best, harmful at worst. The prevailing narratives paint belief as primitive, weird, even dangerous.
But as life grows ever more confusing and our societies more atomised, contemplating something bigger than ourselves has never been more vital.
Alister McGrath offers a fresh perspective on belief, presenting it not as a weakness of rational thought but as an essential tool for navigating uncertainty. Elegant and thought-provoking, Why We Believe reveals how belief provides meaning in the face of existential despair, how it fosters community and offers solace.
As society moves beyond the dismissive rhetoric surrounding people of faith, here is a powerful manifesto for the re-enchantment of the Western mind.
'Scholarly, compulsively readable and with gems of information on every page... a must read.' Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, author of A Field Guide to the English Clergy"
"Richard Dawkins = Christian evangelist?
Editors Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gather other intelligent minds from around the world to share their startling commonality: Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity. Despite a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, all are united in the fact that they were first enthusiasts for the claims and writings of the New Atheists. But each became disillusioned by the arguments and conclusions of Dawkins, causing them to look deeper and with more objectivity at religious faith. The fallacies of Christianity Dawkins warns of simply don't exist.
Spending time in this fascinating and powerful book is like being invited to the most interesting dinner party you've ever attended. Listen as twelve men and women from five different countries across a variety of professions—philosophers, artists, historians, engineers, scientists, and more—explain their journeys from atheism to faith. In the end, you may come away having reached the same conclusion: authentic Christian faith is in fact more intellectually convincing and rational than New Atheism."
"Neste resumo de A vida de C. S. Lewis: Do ateísmo às terras de Nárnia, você será apresentado a um panorama abrangente e fascinante da trajetória de um pensador profundamente original e que se tornou fonte de inspiração para crianças e adultos em todo o mundo.
'McGrath oferece um olhar novo, e por vezes chocante, sobre a vida dessa figura complexa, em uma biografia profundamente embasada. O autor nos faz mergulhar no coração de um Lewis que poucos conhecem.' - Publishers Weekly
'A biografia escrita por McGrath é excelente.' - Timothy Keller 'Se você busca conhecer este multitalentoso escritor e pensador, a nova biografia escrita por Alister McGrath é um bom ponto de partida.' - The Washington Post
'Sua análise dos livros de Nárnia é esclarecedora, deixando o leitor maravilhado com a alegria e o deslumbramento que habitam os livros de Nárnia: a visão encantadora de algo belo e eterno.' - The Sunday Telegraph
'Um texto admirável que mostra como a vida de um escritor é muitas vezes tão interessante quanto sua obra.' - The Independent
Prepare-se para uma viagem à mente criativa de C. S. Lewis, um dos nomes mais influentes do cristianismo no último século."
"Por mais de meio século, C. S. Lewis vem alimentando a imaginação de milhões de pessoas em todo o planeta com seu fantástico mundo de Nárnia. Para celebrar o 50º aniversário de sua morte, o dr. Alister McGrath reconta a vida deste que é considerado um dos maiores escritores do século XX.
Em A vida de C. S. Lewis: Do ateísmo às terras de Nárnia, McGrath apresenta um panorama abrangente e fascinante da trajetória de um pensador profundamente original e que se tornou fonte de inspiração para crianças e adultos em todo o mundo.
'McGrath oferece um olhar novo, e por vezes chocante, sobre a vida dessa figura complexa, em uma biografia profundamente embasada. O autor nos faz mergulhar no coração de um Lewis que poucos conhecem.' - Publishers Weekly
'A biografia escrita por McGrath é excelente.' - Timothy Keller
'Se você busca conhecer este multitalentoso escritor e pensador, a nova biografia escrita por Alister McGrath é um bom ponto de partida.' - The Washington Post
'Sua análise dos livros de Nárnia é esclarecedora, deixando o leitor maravilhado com a alegria e o deslumbramento que habitam os livros de Nárnia: a visão encantadora de algo belo e eterno.' - The Sunday Telegraph
'Um texto admirável que mostra como a vida de um escritor é muitas vezes tão interessante quanto sua obra.' - The Independent
Prepare-se para uma viagem à mente criativa de C. S. Lewis, um dos nomes mais influentes do cristianismo no último século."
"In Light of Today's Scientific Achievements, Do We Need God Anymore?
Einstein's revolutionary scientific ideas have transformed our world, ushering in the nuclear age. The current pace of scientific and technological progress is simply astounding. So is there any place for faith in such a world?
Einstein himself gave careful thought to the deepest questions of life. His towering intellectual status means he is someone worth listening to when we think through the big questions of life:
Can science answer all our questions?
Why is religion so important in life?
How can we hold together science and faith?
In this book, McGrath examines the life and work of Einstein, explaining his scientific significance and considering what Einstein did and did not believe about science, religion, and the meaning of life.
A Theory of Everything (That Matters) is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the role of faith in a world where science and technology govern our lives."
"Have you ever wondered…
- whether God exists?
- whether life has meaning?
- whether pain and suffering have a purpose?
This audio book is my invitation to sit down with C. S. Lewis and me to think about some of the persistent questions and dilemmas every person faces in life. We'll explore Lewis's thoughts on everything from friendships to heaven, from the reasons for faith to the power of stories.
Lewis is one of a small group of people who both learned from life's challenges and were able to pass on his wisdom elegantly and effectively. So why not see Lewis as a mentor and coach?
- Dr. Alister McGrath"
"In honor of the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death, celebrated Oxford don Dr. Alister McGrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis, the author of the well-known Narnia series. For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis’ Narnia series has captured the imaginations of millions. In C. S. Lewis — A Life, Dr. Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely path of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching English literature to the brightest students in the world and his spare time writing a bestselling fantasy series for children. Dr. McGrath uses his extensive research and thorough examination in chronological order of Lewis’ correspondence and archival materials to present a new picture of Lewis’s life. This definitive biography paints a portrait of an eccentric thinker who became a compelling, though reluctant, prophet for our times. You won’t want to miss this fascinating portrayal of a creative genius who inspired generations."
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