Paul copan phd, marquette university is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university in florida. Whether you are currently wrestling with these questions, know people who are, or just want to be prepared for when they come up, dr. And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of god portrayed in the two. I had read a lot on this subject and did not expect to find anything new, but i was surprised to find exactly that. These are some of the issues raised by lee strobel in a recent interview with paul copan about copan s recent book is god a moral monster. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
In this timely and readable book, entitled is god a moral monsterapologist paul copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including. This is a chapter from the book is god a moral monster. Copan not only answers god s critics, he also shows how to read both the old and new testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving god in both. Pdf is god a moral monster download full pdf book download. Instant access to millions of titles from our library and its free to try. Paul copan apologetics collection 6 volumes creation out of nothing, how do you know youre not wrong, is god a moral monster. Apr 01, 2018 c4c highly recommends is god a moral monster. Stopping at the old testament, writes copan, impoverishes the biblical reader. Jan 01, 2011 is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god ebook written by paul copan. Are the issues more complex and nuanced than we realize. Is god a moral monster by paul copan free audiobook. My first blog focused on differences between his book and god behaving badly, the last one will look at issues, concerns and questions i.
Is god a moral monster download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. To download your free copy of this audiobook, visit the how do i get my free audiobook. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apologist paul copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including that god is arrogant and jealous, punishes people too harshly, is guilty of ethnic cleansing. My first blog focused on differences between his book and god behaving badly, the last one will look at issues, concerns and questions i have about the book, this one will discuss its strengths. Wright, international director, langham partnership international. This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church. Jan 01, 2011 is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god copan, paul on. The new atheists dawkins, dennett, harris, hitchens level arguments against old testament morality as primitive and barbaric, presumably undercutting belief in the biblical god yahweh. God is arrogant and jealousgod punishes people too harshlygod is guilty of ethnic cleansinggod oppresses womengod endorses slaverychristianity causes violenceand morecopan not only answers. I agreed with only about half of copans conclusions, but his book was wellwritten, informative, and fun to read. Is the command to utterly destroy morally unjustifiable.
Oct 04, 2011 these are some of the issues raised by lee strobel in a recent interview with paul copan about copans recent book is god a moral monster. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading is god a moral monster making sense of. Buy is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god 1st edition by copan, paul isbn. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god ebook written by paul copan. These are some of the issues raised by lee strobel in a recent interview with paul copan about copans recent book is god a moral monster. Any good rebuttal to is god a moral monster by paul. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Paul copan philosophy and ethics palm beach atlantic university palm beach, florida. It takes only seconds to ask certain questions but quite some time to give a reasonable answer.
Paul copan how do we make sense of the old testament god who orders the wiping out of an entire civilization, who demands worship and sacrifice, and oppresses women and endorses slavery. Paul copan writes in such a simple, straightforward way, yet covers enormous issues comprehensively and with reassuring biblical detail and scholarly research. He is currently a professor at the palm beach atlantic university and holds the endowed pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics. Oxonian richard dawkins thinks that yahweh is truly a moral monster. I am reading paul copans book is god a moral monster. Paul copan is a familiar name to those formally engaged in the defense of the christian worldview. New atheists, as paul copan calls them, like richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, sam harris. He is the author of several popular apologetics books, including is god a moral monster.
Copan not only answers gods critics, he also shows how to read both the old and new testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving god in both. Why paul copan wrote his book is god a moral monster. These vocal atheists christopher hitchens, richard dawkins, and sam harris, both in writing and public debate, interpret the biblical god as a. Is the god of the old testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor. I agreed with only about half of copan s conclusions, but his book was well written, informative, and fun to read.
Yet the old testament presents creational moral ideals in genesis 12. Making sense of the old testament god available in paperback, nook book. If you like this chapter, you should consider buying the. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. Making sense of the old testament god 1st edition by copan, paul isbn. He is a christian apologetic that tries to defend all those disgusting verses from the old testament such as slavery, genocide, infant killing, raping and so on. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god copan, paul on. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old testament is nothing but a bully, a murderer, and a cosmic child abuser. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament.
What makes my jaw drop is that people today should base their lives on such an appalling role model as yahwehand even worse, that they should bossily. Paul copan is a christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. Monster making sense of the old testament god copan, paul isbn. Click download or read online button to get is god a moral monster book now. In the tradition of his popular is god a moral monster. Making sense of the old testament god by paul copan available from rakuten kobo. From the back cover is the god of the old testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor. I agreed with only about half of copans conclusions, but his.
God is arrogant and jealousgod punishes people too harshlygod is guilty of ethnic. Paul copan responds to the new atheist stance that the god of the old testament is a moral monster. Making sense of the old testament god grand rapids. Part 2 of copans book asks whether god is a gracious master or moral monster. One of the challenges that came up in recent years was after september 11 when a lot of writings came out basically reproaching religion for being the cause of all sorts of evils like september 11. Download pdf is god a moral monster ebook free online. I am so startled by how far he goes to defend all the atrocities done in the name of yahweh that it makes me think that paul copan and whoever agrees with him are. How do we explain gods command to israel to exterminate the canaanites. Paul copan is the author of is god a moral monster. Author bio paul copan phd, marquette university is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university in florida. God is arrogant and jealousgod punishes people too harshlygod is guilty of ethnic cleansinggod oppresses womengod endorses slaverychristianity causes violenceand morecopan not. Hes still the potter, and we are either defiant and unworthy clay, or redeemed and unworthy clay. Dec, 2015 paul copans book, is god a moral monster. Download and read free online is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god by paul copan.
Hier kaufen oder eine gratis kindle leseapp herunterladen. When my book proposal for god behaving badly went to publishers sept 2009 word came back that baker already had a book on a similar topic coming out which got my attention. Jan 21, 2015 having stripped the atheist off all philosophical authority to proclaim god a moral monster, copan presents the new testament gospel of jesus as the culmination of the story of redemption and faithfulness that the old testament only begins to tell. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god kindle edition by copan, paul. And that work is focused on only part of the bible. I am reading paul copan s book is god a moral monster. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Glory to god though he might be viewed through a glass darkly as a moral monster he rules and reigns and is worthy of all praise. May 03, 2012 whether you are currently wrestling with these questions, know people who are, or just want to be prepared for when they come up, dr. Copans book, but whether or not god is a moral monster does not really concern me. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god by paul copan english mp3 293 mb. Were posting the full interview, which was featured in lees investigating faith email newsletter here at bible gateway, below.
When i attended the society of biblical literature annual meeting in atlanta nov 2010 i picked up a copy of paul copans is god a moral monster. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. The way, the truth, the life published on 201809t00. And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of god portrayed in the two testaments. Oct 07, 2016 how do we explain gods command to israel to exterminate the canaanites. Because of israels embeddedness in the ancient near easts harsh, morallyproblematic social milieu, old testament legislation is in. I had read a lot on this subject and did not expect to find anything new, but i was surprised to find. In this timely and readable book, apologist paul copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including.