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Book TitleAnd Man Created God : Is God a Human Invention?

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicChristian Theology / General, General

Publication Year2011

FeaturesNew Edition

GenreReligion

AuthorRobert Banks

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight6.2 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5 in

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Reviews"The recovery of theology of, for, and by the ordinary Christian will take more than one good book. But this volume makes a significant contribution. Robert Banks views biblical theology as essentially subversive. It insists on addressing the center of our lives rather than the circumference. . . . This book is about the heart of it--the God invasion of our seven-day week with transcendent meaning and joy. Read it." --R. Paul Stevens, professor, Regent College, on Redeeming the Routines, "The recovery of theology of, for, and by the ordinary Christian will take more than one good book. But this volume makes a significant contribution. Robert Banks views biblical theology as essentially subversive. It insists on addressing the center of our lives rather than the circumference. . . . This book is about the heart of it-the God invasion of our seven-day week with transcendent meaning and joy. Read it." -R. Paul Stevens, professor, Regent College, on Redeeming the Routines, "[Robert] Banks's analysis of the early house churches in their historical context has no parallel, either in content or reader accessibility." -S. Scott Bartchy, professor, University of California, on Paul's Idea of Community, "[Robert] Banks's analysis of the early house churches in their historical context has no parallel, either in content or reader accessibility." --S. Scott Bartchy, professor, University of California, on Paul's Idea of Community

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Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentContents Acknowledgments 7 Foreword 9 Part One: Back on the Public Agenda 15 1. The Renewal of an Old Attack on Religion 17 Part Two: Early Advocates of a Sceptical View 33 2. A New Challenge to the Gods 35 3. Its Later Uptake and Turnaround 45 Part Three: Four Leading Modern App roaches 61 4. God as the Product of Human Wishes: Ludwig Feuerbach 63 5. God as a Substitute for Oppressive Conditions: Karl Marx 80 6. God as a Projection of Repressed Desires:Sigmund Freud 96 7. God as the Symbol of Human Potential: Erich Fromm 112 Part Four: A Time for Self-Examination 131 8. Facing Up to the Personal Challenge 133 Notes 149

SynopsisThis book addresses one of the oldest questions posed to religious believers: if God made everything, who made God? Most recently levelled by the New Atheists, the question was asked in ancient Greece and has preoccupied religious believers in the centuries since. Here, renowned scholar Robert Banks explores the history of the objection - from its earliest vocalization in the ancient world to its most famous opponents, Freud, Marx, and others. Ideal for anyone with a general interest in new atheism, for those studying religion, or wanting to sort out what (if any) elements of their idea of God are man-made., Is God a human invention? With 'And Man Created God,' Robert Banks embarks on a passionate discussion that explores the origins of God: How did God come to exist if he was responsible for making everything in the first place? This is an example of a question that religious believers may find difficult to answer. The question was first asked by Ancient Greek philosophers and has continued to be asked by both believers and atheists. Robert Banks wants to find an answer. He will guide you through the history of the objection and consider insights from ancient Greek philosophers as well as more modern-day objections from Freud, Marx and other great analytical minds. 'And Man Created God' is a fascinating book that comprehensively explores all possibilities and opinions about the origins of God. Robert Banks has produced a fascinating book that can be considered particularly useful for somebody who holds an interest in religion or new atheism. Ultimately, the book explores the issue of whether God could be the product of man, rather than the other way around., Is God a human invention? With 'And Man Created God, ' Robert Banks embarks on a passionate discussion that explores the origins of God: How did God come to exist if he was responsible for making everything in the first place? This is an example of a question that religious believers may find difficult to answer. The question was first asked by Ancient Greek philosophers and has continued to be asked by both believers and atheists. Robert Banks wants to find an answer. He will guide you through the history of the objection and consider insights from ancient Greek philosophers as well as more modern-day objections from Freud, Marx and other great analytical minds. 'And Man Created God' is a fascinating book that comprehensively explores all possibilities and opinions about the origins of God. Robert Banks has produced a fascinating book that can be considered particularly useful for somebody who holds an interest in religion or new atheism. Ultimately, the book explores the issue of whether God could be the product of man, rather than the other way around.

LC Classification NumberBT103