The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Introduction-Part 1, Chapter 1

Part 1, Chapters 2-4

Part 1, Chapters 5-7

Intermission-Part 2, Chapters 8-9

Part 2, Chapters 10-12

Part 2, Chapters 13-14-Epilogue

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Although Keller draws on philosophical, historical, and scientific arguments, his own background is that of a pastor rather than an academic. How does his background affect his narrative approach? What are the strengths and weaknesses of his approach?

Consider the various kinds of objections that Keller deals with in the book—theological, scientific, philosophical, and historical. Which kind of objection do you think Keller addresses most successfully, and why? Which kind of objection is he least successful in addressing?

Which of the seven main objections to Christianity in The Reason for God (Chapters 1-7) did you find most compelling, and why? Did Keller provide a rationally satisfying answer for it? Why or why not?