Jimmy Akin, a speaker and author in the field of Catholic apologetics, recommends additional resources on topics like Christianity, miracles, Bible difficulties, the Church Fathers, and salvation to aid listeners in their studies.
The podcast recognizes the limitation of covering every challenge to the faith and provides valuable recommendations for further study and resources to address objections and deepen understanding.
The recommended resources include 'The Handbook of Catholic Apologetics' and 'Scaling the Secular City', which offer comprehensive surveys of the evidences for the Christian faith and scholarly explorations suitable for those seeking a deeper understanding.
Deep dives
Recommended Resources for Apologetics
This podcast episode acknowledges the limitation of covering every challenge to the faith in a single podcast. However, the host, Jimmy Aiken, provides valuable recommendations for further study and resources that can help address objections and deepen understanding. Some of the recommended resources include 'The Handbook of Catholic Apologetics' by Peter Creifte and Ronald Ticelli, which offers a comprehensive survey of the evidences for the Christian faith. 'Scaling the Secular City' by JP Moreland is also suggested as a scholarly exploration suitable for those seeking a deeper understanding. Additionally, 'Mirror Christianity' and 'Miracles' by C.S. Lewis are mentioned as popular-level works that cover the basics of Christian belief and tackle the topic of miracles. Trent Horn's 'Hard Sayings' addresses Bible difficulties, from a Catholic perspective. Finally, 'The Father's No Best' by Jimmy Aiken explores the teachings of the Church Fathers and their relevance today, while 'The Drama of Salvation' offers a calm and constructive discussion on the topic of salvation.
Limitations and Final Thoughts
In this episode, Jimmy Aiken also recognizes that a single podcast cannot cover all objections to the faith, prompting him to provide additional resources for further study. He expresses a desire to help listeners address challenges and grow in their knowledge of the Catholic faith. While the podcast itself may not cover every objection, it serves as a starting point and reference for exploring the faith. Aiken's recommended books highlight various aspects of apologetics, from general evidences for Christianity to addressing Bible difficulties and understanding salvation. By delving into these resources, listeners can continue their journey of learning and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith.
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What This Podcast Doesn't Cover: Recommended Resources
DAY 366
CHALLENGE
“This book doesn’t include my objection to the Faith!”
DEFENSE
A single book can only do so much. Therefore, let me recommend some more resources that may help.
The Handbook of Catholic Apologetics by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli: This is an excellent survey of the general evidences for the Christian faith, written by a pair of scholars who communicate in a manner easily accessible to all.
Scaling the Secular City by J.P. Moreland: This was one of the first apologetic books I read when I began studying the field. Dr. Moreland is an outstanding scholar who carries …
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