J.P. Moreland

J. P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has authored, edited, or contributed papers to ninety-five books, including Universals (McGill-Queen’s), Consciousness and the Existence of God (Routledge), The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism, and Debating Christian Theism (Oxford.) and, most recently, (with Brandon Rickabaugh) The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism (Wiley Blackwell.) He has also published over one hundred articles in journals such as Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, American Philosophical Quarterly, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, MetaPhilosophy, Philosophia Christi, Religious Studies, and Faith and Philosophy. His writings have been translated into 14 languages. Moreland was selected in August 2016 and 2022 by The Best Schools as one of the 50 most influential living philosophers in the world. Academic Influence ranked Moreland as the 22nd most influential philosopher of religion, the 39th most influential metaphysician, and among the twelve most influential Christian apologists in the world. His books have been translated into 14 different languages.

Affiliation Faculty
Position Distinguished Professor of Philosophy

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The Creation Hypothesis

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For a century the reigning scientific view has been that God is not necessary to account for the existence of the world and of life. Evolutionary theory is said to be all that is needed to explain how we got here. In addition, many theistic evolutionists contend that God likely used many of the mechanisms of evolution to achieve his will. In this book J.P. Moreland and a panel of scholars assert that there is actually substantial evidence pointing in a different direction.

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The God Conversation (Expanded Edition): Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith

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In this revised and expanded edition of The God Conversation, veteran apologists and communicators J.P.Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff respond that the best way to win over others is through a good story. Stories have the ability to get behind our preconceptions and defenses, appealing to the whole person rather than just to the mind. Moreland and Muehlhoff offer illustrations that will resonate with your unbelieving friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family members, as well as rich examples, quotes, and stories that better communicate the Christian worldview and linger long after the conversation is over.

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The God Question: An Invitation to a Life of Meaning

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What does it take to live a meaningful life? Why are so many people in affluent nations so anxious and unhappy? What difference does believing in God really make? Does belief in the God of the Bible truly make sense today? In this revised edition of The God Question, philosopher J. P. Moreland invites us on a journey to a rich, _ourishing life. He digs into the causes of our cultural crisis of unhappiness and considers how the God revealed in Jesus provides the most rational solution to our deepest needs. With special sensitivity to skeptics, seekers, and Christians who are disenchanted with their faith, he helps us see the Christian story—its reasonableness and its relevance—in fresh ways.

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The Lost Virtue of Happiness: Discovering the Disciplines of the Good Life

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Authors J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler illustrate how we are only happy when we pursue a transcendent purpose–something larger than ourselves. This pursuit involves a deeply meaningful relationship with God through a selfless preoccupation with the spiritual disciplines. The Lost Virtue of Happiness takes a fresh, meaningful look at the spiritual disciplines, offering concrete examples of ways you can make them practical and life-transforming.

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The Soul: How We Know It’s Real and Why It Matters

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In a culture in which science is believed to hold the answers to every question, spiritual realities like the soul are often ignored or ridiculed. We are told that neuroscience holds the key to explaining every aspect of human behavior. Yet, Christian philosopher, J. P. Moreland argues that Scripture, sound philosophical reasoning, and everyday experience all point to the reality of an immaterial soul.

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To Everyone an Answer: A Case for the Christian Worldview

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In a society fascinated by spirituality but committed to religious pluralism, the Christian worldview faces sophisticated and aggressive opposition. What is needed in this syncretistic era is an authoritative, comprehensive Christian response. Point by point, argument by argument, the Christian faith must be effectively presented and defended. To Everyone an Answer: A Case for the Christian Worldview offers such a response. Preeminent in their respective fields, the contributors to this volume offer a solid case for the Christian worldview and a coherent defense of the Christian faith.

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Until Christ Is Formed in You: Dallas Willard and Spiritual Formation

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At a popular level, Dallas Willard wrote with remarkable clarity about spiritual formation. But his writings also addressed academic concerns such as shifts in modern moral philosophy, the nature of education, and the psychology of the human self. Until Christ Is Formed in You brings together ten authors who knew Willard well to introduce his wide-ranging vision and consider again the overall signi cance of this one-of-a-kind teacher.This collection explores topics including the Beatitudes, the relationship of body and soul, the kingdom of God, discipleship to Jesus, the nature of formation, and Ignatian spirituality. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of Willard’s understanding of formation, and it concludes with practical applications of this understanding to the disciplines of psychology and counseling.

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