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The Reason for God
- Belief in an Age of Skepticism
- Narrated by: Timothy Keller
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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Prayer
- Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.
With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers brilliant and inspirational biblical guidance, as well as specific prayers for certain situations, such as dealing with grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. He discusses ways to make prayers more personal and powerful, and how to establish a practice of prayer that works for each listener.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book
- By Rick on 2023-05-14
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The Meaning of Marriage
- Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 126
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Few subjects are as compelling-or as endlessly variable-as love and marriage. The Bible is filled with references to husbands and wives, from the story of Adam and Eve to advice in the New Testament, each open to interpretation. In The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and bestselling author of The Reason for God, uses the scriptures as his guide to show readers what God's call to marriage is, and why this is such a powerful call.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By Sarah Jakimczuk on 2018-09-13
Written by: Timothy Keller
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The Prodigal God
- Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Timothy Keller
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Timothy Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Within that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good stuff.!
- By Brad on 2023-08-24
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Making Sense of God
- An Invitation to the Skeptical
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Keller at his best.
- By Jonathan Lai-Ho-Tong on 2019-05-27
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Walking with God through Pain and Suffering is the definitive Christian book on why bad things happen and how we should respond to them. The question of why there is pain and suffering in the world has confounded every generation; yet there has not been a major book from a Christian perspective exploring why they exist for many years.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Long Winded
- By Canadian Shopper on 2022-06-04
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Forgive
- Why Should I and How Can I?
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Raises relevant issues but fails to address them.
- By Tim Meloche on 2022-12-11
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Prayer
- Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.
With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers brilliant and inspirational biblical guidance, as well as specific prayers for certain situations, such as dealing with grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. He discusses ways to make prayers more personal and powerful, and how to establish a practice of prayer that works for each listener.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book
- By Rick on 2023-05-14
Written by: Timothy Keller
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The Meaning of Marriage
- Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 104
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Story5 out of 5 stars 102
Few subjects are as compelling-or as endlessly variable-as love and marriage. The Bible is filled with references to husbands and wives, from the story of Adam and Eve to advice in the New Testament, each open to interpretation. In The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and bestselling author of The Reason for God, uses the scriptures as his guide to show readers what God's call to marriage is, and why this is such a powerful call.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By Sarah Jakimczuk on 2018-09-13
Written by: Timothy Keller
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The Prodigal God
- Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Timothy Keller
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 37
Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Timothy Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Within that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good stuff.!
- By Brad on 2023-08-24
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Making Sense of God
- An Invitation to the Skeptical
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19
Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Keller at his best.
- By Jonathan Lai-Ho-Tong on 2019-05-27
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Walking with God through Pain and Suffering is the definitive Christian book on why bad things happen and how we should respond to them. The question of why there is pain and suffering in the world has confounded every generation; yet there has not been a major book from a Christian perspective exploring why they exist for many years.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Long Winded
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Written by: Timothy Keller
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Forgive
- Why Should I and How Can I?
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Raises relevant issues but fails to address them.
- By Tim Meloche on 2022-12-11
Written by: Timothy Keller
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The Problem of God
- Written by: Mark Clark
- Narrated by: Mark Clark
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The Problem of God is written by a skeptic who became a Christian and then a pastor, all while exploring answers to the most difficult questions raised against Christianity. Mark grew up in an atheistic home, and after his father's death, began a skeptical search for truth through exploring science, philosophy, and history, asking the big questions of life, and eventually finding answers in Christianity. In a disarming, winsome, and persuasive way, The Problem of God responds to the top 10 questions people raise against God, and Christianity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Insight!
- By Amazon Customer on 2019-12-21
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Knowing God
- Written by: J. I. Packer
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians have become enchanted by modern skepticism and have joined the "gigantic conspiracy of misdirection" by failing to put first things first. Knowing God aims to redirect our attention to the simple, deep truth that to know God is to love His Word.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exceptional in Gospel presentation
- By Ydean on 2019-08-17
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Hope in Times of Fear
- The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter
- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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The Resurrection accounts of Jesus in the Gospels are the most dramatic and impactful stories ever told. One similarity unites each testimony - that none of his most loyal and steadfast followers could "see" it was him, back from the dead. The reason for this is at the very foundation of the Christian faith.
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wonderful
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Preaching
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Most Christians - including pastors - struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian Gospel to change people's lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps listeners learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way.
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A Fire Hose of intellectual thought.
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Written by: Timothy Keller
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God's Wisdom for Navigating Life
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- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Proverbs is God's book of wisdom, teaching us the essence and goal of a Christian life. In this 365-day devotional, Timothy Keller offers listeners a fresh, inspiring lesson for every day of the year based on different passages within the Book of Proverbs. With his trademark knowledge, Keller unlocks the wisdom within the poetry of Proverbs and guides us toward a new understanding of what it means to live a moral life.
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Mere Christianity
- Written by: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. This audiobook brings together C. S. Lewis' legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times."
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Like a father holding your hand across a busy road
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Every Good Endeavor
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- Written by: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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In a work world that is increasingly competitive and insecure, people often have nagging questions: Why am I doing this work? Why is it so hard? And is there anything I can do about it? Tim Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times best-selling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than 20 years.
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Highly recommended
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C. S. Lewis Essential Audio Library
- Written by: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Joss Ackland, James Simmons, and others
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Nine essential works by C. S. Lewis in one deluxe audio edition: Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, Miracles, The Problem of Pain, A Grief Observed, The Abolition of Man, The Weight of Glory, and George MacDonald.
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can't go wrong
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Reasonable Faith, Third Edition
- Christian Truth and Apologetics
- Written by: William Lane Craig
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins
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J. Gresham Machen once said, "False ideas are the greatest obstacles to the reception of the Gospel" - which makes apologetics that much more important. Wanting to engage not just academics and pastors but Christian laypeople and seekers, William Lane Craig has revised and updated key sections in this third edition of his classic text to reflect the latest work in astrophysics, philosophy, probability calculus, arguments for the existence of God, and Reformed epistemology.
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The go-to comprehensive apologetics textbook
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The Case for Christ, Revised & Updated
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- Narrated by: Lee Strobel
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Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis who are recognized authorities in their own fields. Strobel challenges them with questions like: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event?
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Strobel hits it out of the park
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Counterfeit Gods
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Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. No wonder we feel lost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings—and now is the perfect time to meet Him again, or for the first time.
Written by: Timothy Keller
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Crazy Love (Revised and Updated)
- Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
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The God of the universe - the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn’t working harder at a list of do's and don'ts - it's falling in love with God.
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Brave christian voice of our generation
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Written by: Francis Chan
Publisher's Summary
The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Best seller lists are filled with doubters. But what happens when you actually doubt your doubts?
Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.
What the critics say
"It is easy to understand [Timothy Keller's] appeal." (The New York Times)
"In a flood of best sellers by skeptics and atheists...Keller stands out as an effective counterpoint and defender of the faith. The Reason for God makes a tight, accessible case for reasoned religious belief." (The Washington Post)
"It's a provocative premise, in pursuit of which Keller...takes on nonbelievers from evolutionary biologists to the recent rash of atheist authors." (The Boston Globe)
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- Coco
- 2017-11-01
Great book
It's easy to listebmn to the narrator's voice, and it does help strengthening the faith
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- Arthur Schmidt
- 2023-09-26
Modern Classic
I’m a Catholic. This book is Excellent. It’s really for every Christian of every orthodox believing and practicing Church tradition. Get it!
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- H Kulcheski
- 2023-04-24
really loved it
thought it was fantastic- engaging and informative- great read for Christians/ non Christians alike!
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- Debora Abreu
- 2023-03-25
Amazing book of you go up to the end
The book started a little bit boring to me, and I leave it for a while. Maybe I wasn’t prepared, I don’t know.
But keep going! It’s amazing! If you are like me, who likes to analyzing everything, go for it.
One of the best explanations about a lot of things I had doubts about Christianity and the Bible.
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- Customer123
- 2022-12-20
Recommended
Loved it. Highly recommended. Very illuminating. I will listening to it a second and third time.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-10-08
Amazing book!
Thank you for the effort. It was a good book and I enjoyed it a lot :)
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- JVFRUGAL
- 2022-02-12
amazing
truly amazing book, buying the hard copy because there it too much to digest for an audio book
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- Matt
- 2020-03-19
Best of its kind
I found this book very helpful and interesting. Keller uses analogies we can relate to and makes sense of some logically dense topics. The best apologetic book I've read. Highly recommended.
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- Wildrosebecky
- 2019-07-28
Timely and Needed
Clear thinking with a solid foundation. Helpful to strengthen the Christian faith in rational and well thought out ways. Relevant.
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- William M.
- 2019-04-12
I can see why this book is so heavily recommended!
I would recommend this to anybody looking for a valid point of view of the Christian faith that isn't about pointing fingers but rather a desire to really understand the message. there is beauty in that, and beauty in this book.
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- Daniel
- 2013-05-01
Unrivaled Apologetics
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I know.. a good child of God should never compare, but this is far superior to any defense I've ever read by Stroebl, Piper, or Yancey (my favorite writer). As the pages were being read, I became overwhelmingly sad.. sad that I couldn't possible retain all the points being made to memory.. sad that I had so many audiobooks on my wishlist and couldn't just listen to this one over and over again.. sad that not even a meaningful fraction of this planet's inhabitants will ever read or listen to this book.
Having read all that Hitchens and Dawkins (atheist writers) have to say, this sub-6-hour listen puts every major argument to rest with the subtle efficiency of Keller's brilliant prose.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Frank
- 2015-02-17
For the reasonably atheist.
I am a 25 year old banker. Never believed in God, although I was raised in a Christian family. I must say the most important premise in this book, is that when we believe that there is no God, Who or what are we believing? Not ourselves, that's certain. We are believing ideas and thoughts generated by science or what we call common sense. However when we look at things even from a reasons point of view, it makes more sense, even scientifically, to believe in God rather than not to. Listen to this book, you will not be disappointed.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Michael L.
- 2009-03-10
The Rocky Balboa of Apologetics
Keller is masterful at conveying the heart of Christianity. Entrenched in ministry in NYC, he's certainly the seeker's saint. He does an EXCEPTIONAL job of defending his faith in a way which would not (in my opinion) make others defensive about theirs. While not dumping anything down, he delivers a message which is concise, meaningful, effective and ENGAGING.
A GREAT listen filled with anecdotal stories, high theology and historical facts. Would recommend it to both battle-hardened apologists who have forgotten WHY they do what they do, and to seekers who have no basis for Truth. Not the biggest or most comprehensive evangelistic works out there, but certainly the one with the biggest heart!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Lisa Runzo
- 2010-03-15
WOW!
WOW! I am (almost) speechless! This has got to be my FAVorite read in the last year!! Tim Keller is the strong bridge between the dichotomy of super intelligent (head) and super lover (heart)! Listening to him read his own words made it so personal - I felt as though we were having a deep and meaningful conversation over coffee in a comfortable cafe somewhere in the city. Again, I say, "WOW!" - ANY person, regardless of creed or religion would benefit from diving into the "deep-end" with this very thoughtful, very intelligent man! Thank you, Mr. Keller - you are well-read, respectful, and incredibly gracious!! And thank you, Audible, for making this so accessible! It is one I will listen to over and over again - and suggest to ALL my friends!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Zachary B
- 2010-11-04
C.S. Lewis for the Postmodern
Lewis wrote to deal with Modernism, Keller writes for postmodernism. Keller offers a unique and loving approach to explain the conflict of theism and atheism.
Keller is not as deep as C.S. Lewis but makes up for it with heart. A most excellent read!
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Janine M. Kearns
- 2010-12-22
I had to stop listening
One of the premises of this book from the start is the notion that the Bible is infallible. I don't buy into that premise. I had to stop listening and wish I could get my money back. I should have done more research on the author before I downloaded this audio.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Harry
- 2010-09-27
Soli Deo gloria!
Tim Keller does an excellent job in this book. His love for the congregation clearly comes out. I only disagree on some doctrines that I do not consider critical to one's walk as a Christian. Read his chapter on forgiveness - excellent. It has helped my wife as well as myself with family struggles.
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- Bill
- 2011-08-18
Great narration of logical fallacies!
I agree with some of the other reviewers that Mr. Keller does a great job of narration. However I was very disappointed in the arguments for God. I was expecting some real evidence and this book is full of logical fallacies and uses the Bible to prove the Bible. I am less a believer now then prior to reading this book.
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- Tommy
- 2009-11-03
Insightful material
Timothy has an excellent reading voice. Also I appreciated his ability to take complex material with a clear, critical eye. His philosophy education was shown throughout the book.
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- sunshineuphoria
- 2016-08-20
For You, Wherever You Are on the Spectrum of Faith
This book is excellent. Exactly what I needed to read right now.
If you are a nonbeliever with questions or issues with Christianity, then I recommend this. Keller (one of my heroes) gives clear and logical attention to seven common questions non-Christians have about God, the Bible, and faith. If you are a believer and have never taken a moment to examine your faith and address your questions and doubts or if you have struggled to talk about hard theological questions with nonbelievers, I also recommend this to you. It's important to have faith grounded in truth and not in tradition or comfort.
For me personally, Keller's explanation of the Gospel and why Jesus had to die was life-giving and powerful to my long-standing faith. I find myself mulling over some of these words and ideas in my day-to-day life of mothering and writing. He reminds us that the Gospel is valuable and necessary and powerful for even the most mundane tasks as well as in the great heroic actions. It is applicable in the here and now as well as in eternity. But he uses crisp intellectual and philosophical explanations that cut through a lot of the emotionalism that accompanies many books on faith.
Keller reads his own book with simple, clear narration that is not overly performed but still draws you into the content and leaves you wanting more. I highly recommend this audiobook.
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