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Exposing Myths about Christianity: A Guide to Answering 145 Viral Lies and Legends

Jeffrey Burton Russell

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Renowned historian, Jeffrey Burton Russell, famous for his studies of medieval history, turns to the serious questions that confront Christianity in contemporary culture. Russell examines a wide array of common mispercerptions, characterizations, stereotypes, caricatures and outright myths about Christianity that circulate heavily within today's society, and are even believed by many Christians. In a succinct and engaging manner, Russell discusses these errors and provides thoughtful, even-handed, carefully researched and sharp-witted responses. The author sets the record straight against the New Atheists and other cultural critics who charge Christianity with being outdated, destructive, superstitious, unenlightened, racist, colonialist, based on fabrication, and other significant false accusations.

Language: English

Pages: 361

Format: Paperback

Publisher: IVP Books

Release: May 14, 2012

ISBN: 0830834664

ISBN 13: 9780830834662

Exposing Myths about Christianity: A Guide to Answering 145 Viral Lies and Legends

Jeffrey Burton Russell

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Renowned historian, Jeffrey Burton Russell, famous for his studies of medieval history, turns to the serious questions that confront Christianity in contemporary culture. Russell examines a wide array of common mispercerptions, characterizations, stereotypes, caricatures and outright myths about Christianity that circulate heavily within today's society, and are even believed by many Christians. In a succinct and engaging manner, Russell discusses these errors and provides thoughtful, even-handed, carefully researched and sharp-witted responses. The author sets the record straight against the New Atheists and other cultural critics who charge Christianity with being outdated, destructive, superstitious, unenlightened, racist, colonialist, based on fabrication, and other significant false accusations.

Language: English

Pages: 361

Format: Paperback

Publisher: IVP Books

Release: May 14, 2012

ISBN: 0830834664

ISBN 13: 9780830834662

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