Alister E. McGrath's new book will get you to start thinking about apologetics in an entirely different way.
Apologetics is understood as the art of defending the Christian faith. One does this usually by knowing the doctrines of the faith and being able to defend those doctrines and teachings when under attack.
McGrath believes there is another way to respond to those who challenge the faith or who struggle with how to make the Christian faith work in their lives.
Using stories from the Scriptures can break down defenses and show the questioning how they can see themselves inside the story. These stories make the faith relevant and help the basic questions every person has: "Who am I? Why am I here? Do I matter? Can I make a difference?"
McGrath offers a number of examples of how narrative apologetics can be put to use. He quotes quite liberally CS Lewis, one of many who understood how stories can be most helpful for people to understand and see how the faith can apply to their own lives. This is a book every pastor should have on their bookshelf.
Book for review offered by Baker Books
