The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Philosophy and Religion

Exploring mysteries that have evoked wonder and consternation for millennia, this handbook covers topics such as the nature of divinity and humanity, the legitimacy of religious experience, the possibility of miracles, and idea of life after death. As a reference volume and introductory text, this is an essential resource for students and scholars.

The Handbook of Philosophy and Religion is a one-volume examination of the most salient concepts that sit at the intersection of religion and philosophy. This book grounds readers in the mysteries that have evoked wonder and consternation for millennia, such as the nature of divinity in relation to humanity, the legitimacy of religious experience and how we frame language to speak about it, the possibility of miraculous occurrences, and theories regarding life after death.

Preface

Foreword, Michael L. Peterson, Asbury Theological Seminary

Introduction, Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College

Orientation Essays

Snapshot: A Concise History of Philosophy and Religion, Carrie Peffley, Bethel University

Scrutiny: A Postmodern Take on Religion, Mystery, and Meaning, Robert O’Connor, Wheaton College

Part I: Proving God

1. Cosmological Arguments, Joshua Rasmussen, Azusa Pacific University

2. Ontological Arguments: Anselm and Gaunilo, Byard Bennett, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary

3. Teleological Arguments, Paul Gould, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

4. Moral Argument, David Baggett, Liberty University

5. Evidentialism and Theistic Pragmatic Arguments, Jeffrey J. Jordan, University of Delaware

Part II: Describing God

6. Attributes of God, Overview, Peter Weigel, Washington College

7. Divine Simplicity, Rebekah L. H. Rice, Seattle Pacific University

8. Perfect and Worthy of Worship, Jacobus Erasmus, North-West University

9. Foreknowledge and Predestination, Kirk R. MacGregor, McPherson College

10. Process Theism and the Openness of God, William Hasker, Huntington University

Part III: Deducing God

11. Religious Language, Sameer Yadav, Westmont College

12. Faith and Reason, Elizabeth Jackson, Ryerson University

13. Science and Religion, Mikael Stenmark, Uppsala University

14. Scriptural Authority: South Asian Perspectives, Vincent Eltschinger, University of Sorbonne

15. Social Evolution of Religion, Adam Green, Azusa Pacific University

Part IV: Perplexing God

16. Theodicy and the Problem of Evil, James Henry Collin, University of Edinburgh

17. Divine Responsibility, Ian DeWeese-Boyd, Gordon College

18. Hiddenness of God, Charity Anderson, Baylor University

19. Divine Impassibility, Ryan Mullins, University of St. Andrews

Part V: Encountering God

20. Miracles, Stewart Goetz, Ursinus College

21. Mystical Experiences, James Taylor, Westmont College

22. Morality, Steve Sherman, Grand Canyon University

23. Diversity and Pluralism, Philip A. Gottschalk, Zaporizhzhya Bible Seminary

24. Afterlife, Ray VanArragon, Bethel University

Case Study Reflective Essays

Why I Am Agnostic, Robin Le Poidevin, University of Leeds

Why I am Atheist, David Kyle Johnson, King’s College

Why I am Buddhist, Tom J.F. Tillemans, University of Lausanne

Why I am Christian, Kyla Ebels-Duggan, Northwestern University

Why I am Jewish, Jerome Gellman, Ben-Gurian University of the Negev

Why I Am a Multiple Belonger, Sallie B. King, James Madison University and Georgetown University

Why I am Muslim, Yaser Mirdamadi, University of Edinburgh

Epilogue: Recent Developments in Philosophy of Religion and God in Postmodern Thought, Ronald T. Michener, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit

About the About the Editorial Advisory Board, Contributors, and Senior Editorial Consultant

Index of Names and Subject Matter