Reason To Believe

In this book noted Oxford theologian Wiles (What is Theology?) provides a clear and accessible introduction to Christian belief. Rather than simply stating and explaining the doctrinal tenets of Christian faith, however, Wiles sets forth what seem to him appropriate responses to basic questions about Christian belief that perplex Chrsitian and non-Christions alike. Instead of providing a technical overview of Christian doctrine, he offers a short section with each chapter-printed in bold type-that discuss some of the issues that are important for reasonably assissing the truth claims of Christianity. Wiles’ free-flowing argument is not broken up with footnotes, although a bibliography at the end of the book provides suggestions for further reading for anyone interested in pursuing in more detail any of the book’s topics. An index of biblical references is also included.