A Universe From Someone19: Essays on Natural Theology

by Peter S. Williams, J. P. Moreland (Foreword by)

Overview

After a substantial author's preface recounting Peter S. Williams's life journey with the question of God's existence, A Universe From Someone pulls together essays and opgoo ening speeches from debates (including the 2011 "God is not a delusion" debate at the Cambridge Union) that jointly cover a wide variety of theistic arguments. Together with a foreword by noted philosopher J. P. Moreland, an annotated bibliography highlighting "Four Dozen Key Resources on Apologetics and Natural Theology in an Age of Science," and other recommended resources, A Universe From Someone offers an informed overview of the contemporary case for God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666702941
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	10/27/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	184
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

English philosopher Peter S. Williams is an assistant professor in communication and worldviews at NLA University College in Norway. His books include: Apologetics in 3D: Essays in Apologetics and Spirituality (Wipf and Stock, 2021); Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Wipf & Stock, 2020), Getting at Jesus: A Comprehensive Critique of Neo-Atheist Nonsense About the Jesus of History (Wipf & Stock, 2019); and A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf & Stock, 2019).

Based in Southampton, England, Christian philosopher Peter S. Williams (MA, MPhil, PGCert) is an Assistant Professor in Communication and Worldviews at NLA University College in Norway. Peter is a trustee of the Christian Evidence Society, and both a Mentor and Travelling Speaker for the European Leadership Forum.



His books include: Behold the Man: Essays on the Historical Jesus (Wipf and Stock, 2024), An Informed Cosmos: Essays on Intelligent Design Theory (Wipf and Stock, 2023), A Universe From Someone: Essays on Natural Theology (Wipf&Stock, 2022), Apologetics in 3D: Essays on Apologetics and Spirituality (Wipf and Stock, 2021), Outgrowing God? A Beginner's Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade, 2020), Getting at Jesus: A Comprehensive Critique of Neo-Atheist Nonsense About the Jesus of History (Wipf&Stock, 2019) and A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf&Stock, 2019). His peer reviewed papers have appeared in journals including Philosophia Christi, Linguaculture, Theofilos and Think.
















J. P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and Director of the Center for Christian Worldview and Spiritual Formation. He has authored, edited, or contributed papers to 30 books with publishers ranging from Oxford University Press, Routledge, Wadsworth, and Prometheus to InterVarsity and Zondervan. Among his books are Christianity and the Nature of Science, Does God Exist? (with Kai Nielsen), The Creation Hypothesis, and Philosophical Naturalism: A Critical Analysis and Body and Soul. He has also published over 30 magazine articles in such publications as Christianity Today and Christian Research Journal, and over 60 journal articles in venues such as Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, American Philosophical Quarterly, Australian Journal of Philosophy, MetaPhilosophy, Pacific Philosophical Quarterly, Southern Journal of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Faith and Philosophy.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Peter Williams provides a highly valuable overall case for the truth of theism. In concise but packed chapters, he covers all the essentials: from a defense of natural theology to an examination of the current state of the theistic arguments. Especially powerful because he takes the atheist’s positions seriously and quotes them frequently. A truly excellent primer on arguing for God’s existence.”

—W. David Beck, Liberty University, emeritus



“Williams has written an excellent introduction and guide to natural theology. I appreciate the practicality of this volume: its array of written and internet resources on arguments for God’s existence; helpful annotated bibliographies on valuable books on natural theology; and the author’s weaving together his personal story into the book to show the relevance of these natural-theological arguments. In addition, the author robustly engages contemporary dissenting nontheistic voices with pointed responses of his own. A valuable book!”

—Paul Copan, Palm Beach Atlantic University



“In this crisp and lucid book, Peter Williams provides an accessible and informative account of the current case for God. It is preceded by a captivating, more personal narrative of how he came to love and devote much of his life to natural theology. And it is supplemented with various overviews of the terrain for any reader who would like to know more about the arguments for God’s existence. I warmly recommend this book.”

—Rik Peels, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Editorial Reviews

Peter Williams provides a highly valuable overall case for the truth of theism. In concise but packed chapters, he covers all the essentials: from a defense of natural theology to an examination of the current state of the theistic arguments. Especially powerful because he takes the atheist’s positions seriously and quotes them frequently. A truly excellent primer on arguing for God’s existence.”

—W. David Beck, Liberty University, emeritus



“Williams has written an excellent introduction and guide to natural theology. I appreciate the practicality of this volume: its array of written and internet resources on arguments for God’s existence; helpful annotated bibliographies on valuable books on natural theology; and the author’s weaving together his personal story into the book to show the relevance of these natural-theological arguments. In addition, the author robustly engages contemporary dissenting nontheistic voices with pointed responses of his own. A valuable book!”

—Paul Copan, Palm Beach Atlantic University



“In this crisp and lucid book, Peter Williams provides an accessible and informative account of the current case for God. It is preceded by a captivating, more personal narrative of how he came to love and devote much of his life to natural theology. And it is supplemented with various overviews of the terrain for any reader who would like to know more about the arguments for God’s existence. I warmly recommend this book.”

—Rik Peels, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

From the Publisher