Baker Academic Spring 2023 Catalog

Theology

Religious Experience and the Knowledge of God The Evidential Force of Divine Encounters Harold A. Netland Harold Netland offers an introduction to the complex topic of religious experi- ence and its viability as support for Christian belief. “Netland provides a comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of key debates, figures, and questions concerning the evidentiary force and epistemic implications of religious experience. This book is essential reading.” —PATRICK T. SMITH, Duke Divinity School “A first-rate systematic defense of a theistic argument based on religious ex - perience. It is fair-minded, balanced, and engages with historical and current objections. Highly recommended.” —CHARLES TALIAFERRO, St. Olaf College

Harold A. Netland (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is professor of philos- ophy of religion and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of several books, including Christianity and Religious Diversity .

NOW AVAILABLE • 304 pp. • paper • $29.99 • 9780801099649

Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments Paul Copan Christianity Today 2022 Award of Merit (Apologetics & Evangelism) This book examines challenging Old Testament texts, placing them in their larger historical and theological context to help readers reconcile the seemingly dis- connected natures of God portrayed in the Old and New Testaments. “Do you have a problem with something, or a lot of things, in the Old Testament? Copan has provided a virtual encyclopedia of helpful answers to frequently asked questions that trouble many readers. An excellent resource indeed!” —CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT, Langham Partnership; author of Old Testament Ethics for the People of God “I highly recommend this book for all Christians who are tempted to ignore the Old Testament.” —TREMPER LONGMAN III, Westmont College (emeritus)

Paul Copan (PhD, Marquette University), a Christian theologian, analytic phi- losopher, and apologist, is the Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

NOW AVAILABLE • 320 pp. • paper • $27.99 • 9781540964557

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