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Alister E. McGrath
Alister E. McGrath is a historian, biochemist, and Christian theologian born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A longtime professor at Oxford University, he now holds the chair in theology, ministry, and education at the University of London. He is the author of several books on theology and history,... show more



Alister E. McGrath is a historian, biochemist, and Christian theologian born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A longtime professor at Oxford University, he now holds the chair in theology, ministry, and education at the University of London. He is the author of several books on theology and history, including Christianity's Dangerous Idea, In the Beginning, and The Twilight of Atheism. He lives in Oxford, England, and lectures regularly in the United States.

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Daryl Reads
Daryl Reads rated it 9 years ago
This was a very interesting look into the life/writings of Lewis. I have always loved his writing and I found this book a joy to listen to.
Grey Warden
Grey Warden rated it 11 years ago
This is one of the few books in my life I couldn't muster enough energy or interest in to finish- probably because if the author had actually addressed the issues at hand I might have.McGrath tries to put together a cohesive, compelling argument against what's termed New Atheism, but neglects severa...
Wyvernfriend Reads
Wyvernfriend Reads rated it 12 years ago
Being a person questioning religion, but being of a religious bent, I dislike findamentalist athiests, much the same as I dislike fundamentalst anything. This book discusses how by being so agressive many athiests are actually sending people back to religion. I found it interesting in light of sev...
lanewillson
lanewillson rated it 12 years ago
After reading C.S. Lewis: A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet by Alister E. McGrath I feel a bit like I actually know nothing at all about the works of C.S. Lewis. While I’ve not read the entire Lewis library, I have read the majority of his work, and for quite some time used Mere Christiani...
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd rated it 12 years ago
I have heard a number of descriptions regarding this book such as 'a brick', 'a hard slog', and 'a book every Christian should read'. To be honest with you, I will agree with the first two, but with the last, probably not. This is not one of those books that I want to criticise though, however it re...
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