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Defense of the Faith

by Cornelius Van Til · 1955

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In this book Dr. Van Til indicates what the Reformed Faith is and how it should be defended and propagated. In so doing he at the same time replies in detail to his various critics. However, his main purpose is to show in broad outline the nature of the true Christian because truly Biblical, life and world view and how it alone enables men to find meaning in life.

Subject
philosophy
Themes
Christianreligion
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 299 pages

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