most distinctive feature of postmodernity - ANS- rejection of uniforitarianism
what does postmodernism celebrate - ANS- diversity
outsider perspective on faith - ANS- asking how an unbeliever might respond to core
aspects of the gospel instead of focusing on the kind of discussions Christians might
have among themselves
Felix has the power of a king - ANS- but the mind of a slave
Rene Descartes - ANS- philosopher/mathematician
what is scientism - ANS- an excessive belief in the power of scientific knowledge
Teleological argument - ANS- argument from design
Hebrews - ANS- moral; light
Greeks - ANS- philosophical; knowledge
Romans - ANS- legal; glory
why did Darwin reject his faith - ANS- an ultimate judgment
how are the last words of Christ and Mohammed contrasted - ANS- Father forgive them
vs. perish the Jews and the Christians
heart of apologetics - ANS- being mastered by the Christian faith so that its ideas,
themes, and values are deeply imprinted on our minds and in our hearts
best apologetics done from what standpoint - ANS- the rich vision of reality
characteristic of the Christian gospel
call of Simon and Andrew - ANS- fisherman were looked down upon bc they weren't
capable of following Jewish
, Philip and Nathanael - ANS- shows that our task is to lead people to Christ and
discovery of the living God
how does the author describe faith - ANS- the outcome of a revelation of the glory of
Christ
What are the limitations of arguments - ANS- it can't change lives like personal
encounters can
intellectual capaciousness (remarkable capacity regarding the life of the mind) and
spiritual richness (every area of your life is satisfied by the Christian faith) - ANS- we
don't make the Christian beautiful and relevant, we show that is (intrinsic truth)
mountain scene analogy - ANS- we don't need to invent the beauty of the gospel, its
already there
prism analogy - ANS- gospel is not one dimensional
literary genre of the New Testament Gospels - ANS- biographies
study of Jesus is a ----- discipline - ANS- academic
skeptics may rule the headlines - ANS- but not the academy
non Christian sources - - - - the basic story of the Gospels - ANS- confirm
Tacitus - ANS- called Christians superstitious and evil
Josephus - ANS- referred to Jesus as James' brother
the main outline of Jesus' life is regarded as historically - - - - - by mainstream scholars -
ANS- certain
The alleged - - - - of the - - - - - doesn't bother historians - ANS- bias, Gospels
The NT - - - - - - is - - - - - ANS- evidence, early
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Hkane. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
