Persuasions: A Dream of Reason Meeting Unbelief.

by Douglas Wilson and Douglas J. Wilson

Book Overview

Back in print with a brand new cover, this collection of conversations has long been one of our most popular titles. Persuasions follows Evangelist, one of the Master's servants who walks along the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885767293
• ISBN13: 9781885767295
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Canon Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Persuasions...Christians really can think

Persuasions: A Dream of Reason Meeting Unbelief. This is a wonderful book. Christians sometimes come across as non-thinking, non-reasoning, hyperactive people who simply put their feelings above everything.I teach an adult Sunday School Class and wanted a simple book that would help introduce (to some) and refresh (with others) the idea of evangelism using aplogetics. My students often come to class discussing answers given them by friends and relatives that they are not prepared to answer.This book was just what I needed. It addresses most of the quick responses to Christianity given by many unbelivers. Upon receiving the book I read it at least 3 times during the weekend. What a joy. Not only is the dialogue interesting, it is at times humorous as well. Unlike some of the other material out there on apologetics this book is simple to read and the wit although quick and sharp is easy to follow. You don't have to be a genius to read and enjoy this one! This book would also be a great introduction to the subject of apologetics for teens. I have a sixteen year old son who enjoys the questions and answers put forth by apologetics.

Apologetics for the average Christian -- wonderful book!

Kudos to the author for an excellent primer on Christian apologetics. This semi-allegorical book is designed to equip the "average" Christian to understand the major criticisms of his faith, and how to refute them logically, lovingly, and effectively -- without needing a seminary degree! The narrator relates his observations of Evangelist, who travels the road leading to the City, i.e. heaven. He meets a series of people traveling in the opposite direction, toward the Abyss which awaits at the other end of the road. Each mistakenly believes, however, that he is headed in the right direction. When Evangelist gently notes their error, each proceeds to explain to him why they are correct and he is wrong. Each dialogue is based on a different critique of Christianity, whether it be antinomianism, existentialism, or hypocrisy within the church, to name just a few. Each conversation ends with the traveler continuing on his way, with new ideas and implications to think about. There are thirteen such encounters in all, each presented in a concise, easy to read chapter. The arguments follow a smooth logical flow, and the reasoning presented in each chapter is incisive. In short, this book enables the lay reader to quickly grasp and use some powerful tools to "be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." This is an incredibly practical resource which can easily be read in one sitting. However, I definitely intend to re-read it when the opportunity arises. I commend this book to the reading of every committed believer in Jesus Christ.

Persuasions, A dream of Reason Meeting Unbelief

As a fairly new Christain and a student at a secular university, I would very strongly recommend reading this book. Apologetics is a daunting word to most (is was to me!) and this book is a gracious gift from God to those of us who want to learn more about the questions others have about the faith but in a very practical, conversational-type of manner. I just ordered it for a sweet friend of mine who is eager to learn more and I hope more Christians pick it up, to use the resources God has given to articulate better, why we can rest in our knowlegde of God.

Persuasive indeed!

Never before has apologetics been so easy to read and understand. Read this book, and then read Cornelius Van Til's excellent works.

Outstanding (short yet profound) resource for apologetics

This book is in the form of dialogues between a Christian and various people who have other world views (e.g., feminist, agnostic, pantheistic, etc.). Each dialogue is short and gets right to the point of showing the illogic of the other world view compared to the Christian world view. Outstanding!!