Peter Vardy Knihy

An excellent overview of Christianity, suitable for students (and teachers!) embarking on the new GCSE and `A'-Level Religious Studies specifications.

Over several years, theologian and philosopher Peter Vardy has collected the most searching and significant life questions of his two daughters, Petra and Thora. In this book, he shares 54 of these questions with helpful answers offered by him and some of the world's leading religious thinkers.

In clear and straightforward language and with plenty of lively examples, Bible Matters charts the development of Biblical Criticism and explores the philosophical assumptions which underlie Historical Criticism and more contemporary approaches to Biblical Interpretation.

The book explores the dual nature of religion, highlighting its potential for both positive and negative impacts on individuals and societies. Peter Vardy offers criteria to distinguish between beneficial and harmful religious expressions, emphasizing the importance of human rights as outlined in United Nations declarations. He draws on philosophical perspectives from both Western and Eastern traditions to argue for a shared human nature, asserting that certain religious attitudes and behaviors can be deeply damaging. This critical evaluation is particularly relevant in the post-9/11 context.

Beyond the Cave challenges the contemporary materialist and post-truth world view, and provides a considered alternative.

Focusing on the influential ideas of a nineteenth-century philosopher, this introduction provides readers with an accessible overview of Kierkegaard's thought. Authored by renowned scholar Peter Vardy, the book aims to demystify Kierkegaard's philosophy, making it approachable for those unfamiliar with his work. Vardy's expertise and bestselling background lend credibility to this exploration of Kierkegaard's impact on modern philosophy.

The book delves into the complex landscape of sexual ethics, addressing how societal views on topics like premarital sex, procreation, homosexuality, and sexual abuse have evolved. It provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary issues, encouraging readers to reflect critically on their beliefs and the ethical implications surrounding sexuality. The updated edition includes recent discussions that challenge existing perspectives, making it a timely resource for anyone seeking to understand the nuances of sexual ethics today.

Perhaps human beings are animals, driven by the will to survive and reproduce, perhaps responsibility is a useful fiction and religion is the opium of the masses. Perhaps death is the end, life is ultimately meaningless, brutish and short. Perhaps man is the measure of all things and beauty, truth and justice are open to interpretation. Or, perhaps not.God matters. The choice over whether and what to believe is inescapable because it determines how we live our lives. Nothing matters more.Here is a book that encourages and enables students and general readers to ask fundamental questions about the nature and meaning of human life in an open, engaging but academically rigorous way. Centuries of scholarship in the Philosophy of Religion, from Jewish and Muslim as well as Christian traditions, are put in context and critically evaluated.Examples from art, film, and literature show the contemporary relevance of debates which have raged throughout human history. www.what-matters.org provides recommendations for further reading, a rich anthology of primary texts, questions for discussion and related activities.