Apologetics: is a field of Christian theology that aims to present a rationall basis for the
Christian faith, defend the faith against objections, and expose the perceived flaws of
other world views. Christian apologetics have taken many forms over the centuries,
starting with Paul of Tarsus, including writers such as Augustine of Hippo and Thomas
Aquinas, and continuing currently with the modern Christian community, through the
efforts of many authors in various Christian traditions such as C.S. Lewis. Apologists
have based their defense of Christianity on favoring interpretations of historical evidence,
philosophical arguments, scientific investigation, and other disciplines.
The term "apologetic" comes from the Greek word apologia (απολογία), which means in
defense of. Therefore, a person involved in Christian apologetics is a defender of
Christianity or Christian apologist (apologete in older literature). This Classical Greek
term appears in the......
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