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 enlarge | Author: Paul, Copan
Publisher: Baker Books
Category: Book
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 080106743X
Dewey Decimal Number: 239
EAN: 9780801067433
ASIN: 080106743X
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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 God, Paul Copan, Starbucks, Questions... September 17, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've got a confession to make. I'm a Paul Copanaholic. I'm not only hooked on the writing but also the person. The person because he is a kind philosopher with a servant heart who steps out of the ivory tower of academia to serve others with his sharp mind, wise words, and pool of knowledge. It comes from his love for Jesus of Nazareth. He's not afraid to wrestle with the seriously perplexing questions but he does it on a level that almost anyone can understand. I really appreciate this about Paul. Not only is Paul kind at heart but neat in style. Copan's writing is perfect for the attention deficit like myself. The style is easy to read but not simplistic. It's extremely organized and interesting and it's plenty of food for thought. Copan deals with a host of relevant questions that many are asking whether inside or outside the church circle. His graciously loving take on the issue of homosexuality is worth the book alone. If you are asking the questions that this book attempts to answer, you need this book. If you are not asking these questions, buy the book for someone you know who is. If you don't fit in either category, buy the book simply to support Copan; he's got five children to feed! The name of the book is When God Goes To Starbucks.
Accessible, Insightful, and Persuasive September 17, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Covering a variety of questions likely to arise in conversations with irreligious friends and neighbors, Copan's book offers a wealth of help and insight. Written in his characteristically irenic style, Copan takes on another set of slogans frequently posed as objections to Christianity. He offers an accessible critique designed to uncover the unwarranted assumptions behind these slogans and responds to them one at a time. If you want a clear-minded approach to thinking about many of the issues troubling people about Christianity, Copan offers one of the best books of its kind. I've required my class on the History of Christianity to read his chapter entitled "Why so many Denominations?" and they find his remarks helpful and persuasive. It's rare to find a writer who can pack so much content into such bit-sized chapters and keep the prose accessible to the average reader. Copan's books deserve a wide readership and I would encourage those who find this book of interest to read his other books--all equally as insightful and well-written.
Good Cup of Joe August 26, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Paul Copan is someone I regard as one of the most useful authors on apologetics today, and he occupies himself quite profitably with books that might be described as "grab bags" of issues and questions. When God Goes to Starbucks is the latest of this set; though thematically tied to the title essentially as questions (posed as "slogans") you may hear in discussion at a coffee house, realistically, the questions are also ones you'll deal with just about anywhere.
Sizable chunks of the book are devoted to matters related to homosexuality, miracles, Biblical wars and "atrocities", and - the end times. (On this last, Copan's answers seem a bit preterist-friendly, but are also friendly to the dispensational view.) The balance is devoted to more philosophical questions like "Is It Okay to Lie to the Nazis?" I recommend it heartily.
Delivers as promised.. August 7, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Paul Copan delivers on his premise that the questions he tackles in this book are indeed those that are discussed among friends and acquaintances. He gives the Christian reader clear, easy to understand information to common issues confronting society. For the non-Christian, he gives a perspective into Christian thought that is informational rather than judgmental. Plus scripture citations and references to other authors' works for those who need them.
The book is an easy read, though I confess that I rushed through section about 'holy wars' to get to "Was Jesus Mistaken about an Early Second Coming?" The question and answer format allows the reader to jump around the text in manner that suits their particular needs and interests.
Vente Apologetics...Vintage Copan July 24, 2008
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
These are not flimsy, trite, or tired responses to legitimate and difficult questions. What you will find here are thoughtful, clear, and substantive arguments with ample endnotes, precise summaries, and helpful suggestions for more intensive exploration. Copan has the rare ability to take ideas and discussions occurring in professional journals among theologians and philosophers and package them in a way that is accessible to motivated readers without trivializing them.
Moreover, the issues addressed in this book are fresh, but not obscure. For example, Islam is in the news, and many thinking people wonder how closely (if at all) the Jihad of the Koran parallels the holy wars recorded in the Bible (specifically the OT). You get 3 chapters exploring that. Then you get a chapter exploring religious experience and 2 chapters exploring the rationality of miracles in the "age of science". And who hasn't wondered whether it is really OK to lie to Nazis? (and then how to explain your reasoning?)
Overall this is a powerful book. But Copan realizes that it isn't about winning an argument; it is about seeking the truth. And all of this is to be done with gentleness and respect. Personally, I resonated with what he said in the introduction, "And when we are talking with people in pain or when people just want to tell their stories, we should be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19); we shouldn't jump in with answers when we haven't truly understood the questions" (pages 10-11). Too often we get excited about a particular truth we have discovered and in our eagerness to share it, we forget to listen and understand. A good reminder indeed.
I highly recommend this and other Paul Copan books. If you like these kinds of books, two others you may enjoy are:
Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower's Guide for the Journey
The God Conversation: Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith
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