The Universe Next Door
by James W. Sire | Book Summary
Author: James W. Sire
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People love The Universe Next Door because it offers an academic, yet accessible introduction to the issue of worldview. Sire masterfully breaks down the components of a worldview and then compares nine different worldviews. If you are interested in worldview, philosophy, religion, or theology, Sire's book is a must-read resource. |
James W. Sire (PhD, University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. He has taught English, philosophy, theology, and short courses at many universities and seminaries. He continues to be a frequent guest lecturer in the United States and Europe. His InterVarsity Press books and Bible studies include The Universe Next Door (a worldviews textbook), Scripture Twisting, Discipleship of the Mind, Chris Chrisman Goes to College, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All?, Habits of the Mind, Naming the Elephant, Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, Why Good Arguments Often Fail and A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics.
The Universe Next Door
by James W. Sire
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | James W. Sire |
| Publisher | IVP Academic |
| Date | 2009 |
| Pages | 293 |
Overview:
The best books continue to be reprinted, year after year, edition after edition. The Universe Next Door is one of those books. The fifth edition was released in 2009, and over 300,000 copies of the book are in print. The book has been translated into many languages, and it has been used by multiple colleges and universities.
People love The Universe Next Door because it offers an academic, yet accessible introduction to the issue of worldview. Sire masterfully breaks down the components of a worldview and then compares nine different worldviews.
If you are interested in worldview, philosophy, religion, or theology, Sire's book is a must-read resource.
James W. Sire (PhD, University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. He has taught English, philosophy, theology, and short courses at many universities and seminaries. He continues to be a frequent guest lecturer in the United States and Europe. His InterVarsity Press books and Bible studies include The Universe Next Door (a worldviews textbook), Scripture Twisting, Discipleship of the Mind, Chris Chrisman Goes to College, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All?, Habits of the Mind, Naming the Elephant, Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, Why Good Arguments Often Fail and A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics.