| Description |
xiii, 453 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Dr. Richard Carrier is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of Christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith. Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach that educates the reader on the history and sociology of the ancient world, answering many questions like: How did Christians approach evidence? Was there a widespread prejudice against the testimony of women? Was resurrection such a radical idea? Who would worship a crucified criminal? And much more. Written with occasional humor and an easy style, and thoroughly referenced, with many entertaining "gotcha!" moments, Not the Impossible Faith is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity. |
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Jesus Christ -- Resurrection.
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Jesus Christ -- Miracles.
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Holding, James Patrick. Impossible faith.
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Metaphysics.
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Atheism.
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Naturalism.
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Cosmology.
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Philosophy.
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| ISBN |
9780557044641 |
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0557044642 |
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