A thoughtful and well-written argument for the existence of God.
Andrews (A Glorious High Throne, 2003, etc.) challenges the assertions of New Atheists in this volume, now in its third edition.
Physicist and theist Andrews seeks to respond to the growing popularity of the notion that modern science proves the nonexistence of God: “This book sets out to explore how the biblical hypothesis of God provides a comprehensible, intellectually consistent and spiritually satisfying view of being that encompasses man’s experience of life, the universe, and everything.” Rather than quoting religious texts, Andrews attempts to debate atheists on their preferred ground, using logic, philosophy, physics, and cosmology to prove how the group’s common arguments are false, flawed, or misrepresentative of what humans actually know of the cosmos. Just as atheists have undermined the factual credibility of the Bible, Andrews’ primary strategy is to undercut the reader’s faith in the omniscience of science. Science, argues Andrews, does not explain the world so much as merely describe it, particularly the physical aspects, while a great many nonphysical facets remain beyond science’s ability to portray (God included). In discussions of quantum mechanics, natural law, evolution, and even black holes, the author makes his case that science will never disprove the existence of God. Rather, a model in which God exists remains the best method of depicting the universe as humans actually experience it. The third edition has been updated with an appendix responding to books by Stephen Hawking, Victor Stenger, and Lawrence Krauss that have been published since the previous edition. Andrews, a skilled and conversational writer, uses humor and appeals to common sense to make his arguments to the reader. His tone is one of reasonable humility, and many of his points are quite persuasive. Like the books of the New Atheists, however, this one is unlikely to convince anyone who isn’t already partial to the author’s point of view. If anything, the reader may simply end up more skeptical of everything. But for those on either side looking for a stronger, less doctrinal defense of theism, this book is a worthy read.
A thoughtful and well-written argument for the existence of God.Pub Date: March 2, 2016
ISBN: 978-1-78397-123-7
Page Count: 324
Publisher: Evangelical Press
Review Posted Online: Aug. 21, 2016
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 2016
Review Program: Kirkus Indie
This is not the Nutcracker sweet, as passed on by Tchaikovsky and Marius Petipa. No, this is the original Hoffmann tale of 1816, in which the froth of Christmas revelry occasionally parts to let the dark underside of childhood fantasies and fears peek through. The boundaries between dream and reality fade, just as Godfather Drosselmeier, the Nutcracker's creator, is seen as alternately sinister and jolly. And Italian artist Roberto Innocenti gives an errily realistic air to Marie's dreams, in richly detailed illustrations touched by a mysterious light. A beautiful version of this classic tale, which will captivate adults and children alike. (Nutcracker; $35.00; Oct. 28, 1996; 136 pp.; 0-15-100227-4)
Pub Date: Oct. 28, 1996
ISBN: 0-15-100227-4
Page Count: 136
Publisher: Harcourt
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1996
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An extravaganza in Bemelmans' inimitable vein, but written almost dead pan, with sly, amusing, sometimes biting undertones, breaking through. For Bemelmans was "the man who came to cocktails". And his hostess was Lady Mendl (Elsie de Wolfe), arbiter of American decorating taste over a generation. Lady Mendl was an incredible person,- self-made in proper American tradition on the one hand, for she had been haunted by the poverty of her childhood, and the years of struggle up from its ugliness,- until she became synonymous with the exotic, exquisite, worshipper at beauty's whrine. Bemelmans draws a portrait in extremes, through apt descriptions, through hilarious anecdote, through surprisingly sympathetic and understanding bits of appreciation. The scene shifts from Hollywood to the home she loved the best in Versailles. One meets in passing a vast roster of famous figures of the international and artistic set. And always one feels Bemelmans, slightly offstage, observing, recording, commenting, illustrated.
Pub Date: Feb. 23, 1955
ISBN: 0670717797
Page Count: -
Publisher: Viking
Review Posted Online: Oct. 25, 2011
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1955
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