W. Mark Lanier
Auteur de Christianity on Trial: A Lawyer Examines the Christian Faith
A propos de l'auteur
W. Mark Lanier (JD, Texas Tech University) is a trial lawyer and founder of the Lanier Law Firm. U.S. News World Report, together with Best Lawyers, named him to its Best Lawyers in America list for nine consecutive years, and his courtroom work has been featured in the Wall Sired Journal, the New afficher plus lark Times, and the American Lawyer. He is also the founder of the Lanier Theological Library, one of the nation's largest private theological collections. He and his wife, Becky, have five children and live in Houston. afficher moins
Œuvres de W. Mark Lanier
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Religions on Trial: A Lawyer Examines Buddhism,… par W. Mark Lanier
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.I didn’t realize this was the third book in a trilogy. I also thought this would be a more objective look at various religions. However, the author writes with a distinctly Christian perspective.
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.I have been reading this book selecting chapters that interest me. The one on Islam is well done. It is very informative and offers a well thought evaluation based on the criteria presented by the author. I look forward to reading the rest of the chapters.
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.I really wanted to like this book, because I was looking forward to an unbiased view (ie. lawyer view) on the major religions. Although the author does admit that he’s Christian, I appreciate his honesty, but I was leaning towards his defense lawyer perspective. But, it’s not bias free at all. In just about every chapter of a religion, he compares that religion to Christianity. He opens the book with Christianity, but doesn’t put it through a skeptical lense like he does with the others. (And for some reason, Mormonism is a separate category from Christianity). The chapters on secular spiritualism and secular Christianity are good reads. Overall, if you’re already Christian and just want to cement your belief some more, this book is it. But if you want facts, not feelings, skip this book.… (plus d'informations)
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.Great courtroom/legal examples. A very interesting read. The reason for writing the book was also given. This book will make you think long and hard about religion/life.
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- Œuvres
- 3
- Membres
- 173
- Popularité
- #123,688
- Évaluation
- 3.7
- Critiques
- 16
- ISBN
- 9
