Richard Dawkins, C. S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life
Richard Dawkins, C. S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life
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A former atheist, Alister McGrath has established a reputation as one of the leading apologists for Christianity, as well as one of the world’s most respected Christian theologians. His many books include a new highly acclaimed biography of C. S. Lewis, a series of market-leading textbooks in Christian theology, and some best-selling books engaging with the ‘New Atheism’. Alister McGrath has written to great acclaim on both Richard Dawkins and C. S. Lewis. Here he brings these two intriguing and well-known writers into a conversation. They could hardly have more different perspectives! Engaging with their views is a brilliant way of sharpening up our own thinking on the meaning of life.
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| Weight | 0.094 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.9 × 12.9 × 0.5 cm |
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