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<p>List of figures vi</p> <p>Notes on contributors vii</p> <p>Introduction ix<br /><i>William Lane Craig and J. P. Moreland</i></p> <p>1 The project of natural theology 1<br /><i>Charles Taliaferro</i></p> <p>2 The Leibnizian cosmological argument 24<br /><i>Alexander R. Pruss</i></p> <p>3 The <i>kalam </i>cosmological argument 101<br /><i>William Lane Craig and James D. Sinclair</i></p> <p>4 The teleological argument: an exploration of the fine-tuning of the universe 202<br /><i>Robin Collins</i></p> <p>5 The argument from consciousness 282<br /><i>J. P. Moreland</i></p> <p>6 The argument from reason 344<br /><i>Victor Reppert</i></p> <p>7 The moral argument 391<br /><i>Mark D. Linville</i></p> <p>8 The argument from evil 449<br /><i>Stewart Goetz</i></p> <p>9 The argument from religious experience 498<br /><i>Kai-Man Kwan</i></p> <p>10 The ontological argument 553<br /><i>Robert E. Maydole</i></p> <p>11 The argument from miracles: a cumulative case for the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth 593<br /><i>Timothy McGrew and Lydia McGrew</i></p> <p>Index 663</p>

"They give a good look into the condition of the field, and bring to the forefront presuppositions shaping contemporary inquiry." (Reviews in Religion & Theology, 2011)<br /> <br /> <p>"If natural theology is overdue for a comeback, this work will help it on its way, and, for skeptical readers, there is much here to go on thinking about for months to come (making it a good catalyst for intelligent debate)." (<i>Reference Reviews,</i> February 2010)</p> <p>"All of these essays show sophistication and deserve wide attention. Common objections to the theistic arguments are considered and logical proofs are helpfully provided when appropriate." (<i>Religious Studies Review,</i> June 2010)</p> <p>"Laudable and timely." (<i>Church Times</i>, January 2010)</p>

<p><b>William Lane Craig</b> is Research Professor of Philosophy at talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He has authored or edited more than thirty books and many articles in professional journals of philosophy and theology. <p><b>J. P. Moreland</b> is distinguished Professor of Philosophy at talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He has authored, edited, or contributed to thirty books and authored over 100 articles in professional journals of philosophy and theology.

<p>THE BLACKWELL COMPANION TO <b>NATURAL THEOLOGY</b> <p>"if natural theology is overdue for a comeback, this work will help it on its way, and, for skeptical readers, there is much here to go on thinking about for months to come (making it a good catalyst for intelligent debate)."</br> <b><i>Reference Reviews</i></b> <p>"All of these essays show sophistication and deserve wide attention. Common objections to the theistic arguments are considered and logical proofs are helpfully provided when appropriate."</br> <b><i>Religious Studies Review</i></b> <p>The last few decades have witnessed a stunning resurgence of philosophical interest in God and theology. Although much of this renaissance is focused on the rationality of theistic belief apart from evidence, there is a gathering movement in philosophical circles to re-establish natural theology's legitimate role in justifying belief in God's existence. <p><i>The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology</i> gathers together original contributions from a variety of leading philosophers to provide a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the nature and existence of God as manifested in the existence, order, and character of the natural world. Each of the in-depth essays explores at length a particular theistic argument – from Contingency and Consciousness to Reason and Religious Experience – with the distinguished authors providing analysis and evaluation of each argument, offering original insights and new perspectives on perennial questions. <p>The result is an engaging and deeply profound examination of the question of God's existence based on human reason and evidence from the natural world.

"The Companion contains papers on a rich diversity of topics that are representative of the new natural theology that emerged in the 1970s with books by Alvin Plantinga, William Craig and others. The rapidly evolving lines of thought are increasingly influential in the field of philosophy and the essays in this collection are "cutting edge" works, such as the very recent formulation of a new version of the ontological argument for God's existence by Robert Maydole. The high quality of the essays make this book required reading for philosophers of religion and its diverse topics will interest thinkers in many fields."<br /> –<b>Quentin Smith</b>, Western Michigan University <p>"This collection is a major contribution to the intellectual discussion of classical theism. Its philosophically sophisticated essays provide essential background reading for all those engaged in serious debate about the rationality of belief in God today."<br /> –<b>John F. Haught</b>, Georgetown University</p> <p>"I used to think natural theology was a dead area and not worthy of mourning. The scholarship represented by this volume has convinced me I was wrong. The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology aptly demonstrates why natural theology has become an exciting scholarly area again. These essays combine cutting-edge philosophy with recent scientific advancements to provide a thorough, timely resource balancing confidence and humility, rigour and readability."<br /> –<b>Justin L. Barrett</b>, University of Oxford</p>

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