30 review for The Battle for Truth: Defending the Christian Worldview in the Marketplace of Ideas

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   4 out of 5

   Todd Stockslager – Jun 09, 2015

   Written in textbook style (actually condensed from the "Understanding the Times" textbook and curriculum for high-school students), this book earns a very literal "worth my time" rating. Not written to inspire, but to inform, The Battle for Truth is an even-handed comparison of the secular humanist, Marxist, cosmic humanist (New Age) and Christian world views in disciplines of theology, economics, biology, and so on. It relies extensively on quotes and ideas from self-proclaimed proponents of eac Written in textbook style (actually condensed from the "Understanding the Times" textbook and curriculum for high-school students), this book earns a very literal "worth my time" rating. Not written to inspire, but to inform, The Battle for Truth is an even-handed comparison of the secular humanist, Marxist, cosmic humanist (New Age) and Christian world views in disciplines of theology, economics, biology, and so on. It relies extensively on quotes and ideas from self-proclaimed proponents of each world view, to give each a fair hearing. One minor criticism of the book is its typeface which was small and hard to read. Perhaps a hardback or large print edition would be easier to read. And maybe I'm just getting old.

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   5 out of 5

   Patriot – Oct 27, 2010

   I'm reading it for Apologetics:) I'm reading it for Apologetics:)

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   5 out of 5

   Scott Kennedy – Sep 24, 2015

   A fantastic introduction to worldview in which Noebel conmpares and contrasts a Biblical Christian worldview with Secular Humanist, Marxist and New Age worldviews. His approach is to look at the Theology, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Ethics, Law, Politics, Economics and History of each worldview. He demonstrates how the theology and philosophy of each worldview impacts thinking on the other worldview categories he speaks of.

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   4 out of 5

   Matthew Hodge – Oct 11, 2012

   Simple structure - compares Christianity, secular humanism, New Age religion and Marxism in 10 different areas, ranging from belief in God, politics, history, etc. I think it's probably dated somewhat - I'm not sure Marxism is huge on the list of opponents to Christianity any more (though I could be wrong). Though useful to look through if you never considered Christianity to be a philosophy that applies to all areas of life. Simple structure - compares Christianity, secular humanism, New Age religion and Marxism in 10 different areas, ranging from belief in God, politics, history, etc. I think it's probably dated somewhat - I'm not sure Marxism is huge on the list of opponents to Christianity any more (though I could be wrong). Though useful to look through if you never considered Christianity to be a philosophy that applies to all areas of life.

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   4 out of 5

   Amber – Jul 10, 2014

   This book is a must-read for any Christian who wants to gain a basic understanding of the worldviews that are challenging Christianity in the world today. As one Christian to another, I would urge people to read this to help themselves to understand the times in which we live and to be able to "give a reason for the hope you have." This book is a must-read for any Christian who wants to gain a basic understanding of the worldviews that are challenging Christianity in the world today. As one Christian to another, I would urge people to read this to help themselves to understand the times in which we live and to be able to "give a reason for the hope you have."

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   5 out of 5

   Rachel – Jan 04, 2010

   It didn't really help that I read this in 8th grade, so all the brilliant knowledge flew straight over my head. It didn't really help that I read this in 8th grade, so all the brilliant knowledge flew straight over my head.

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   4 out of 5

   Catherine – Dec 31, 2008

   Excellent. Excellent book. I had to borrow from teh library and I loathed to return it.

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   4 out of 5

   B. J. – Sep 09, 2009

   Scanned briefly, Sept 2009 for Battalion units on worldview. At WPL

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   5 out of 5

   Bill – Jul 25, 2011

   Useful reference for Christians encountering a secular worldview in their field of work or study.

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