The metaphorical phrase used at the head of this review is over-used now in life. It is common for people to summarize, even in a serious business context, by noting what's important at "the end of the day."
I don't relish hackneyed writing, but I am nevertheless strongly drawn to use the phrase here: despite possible improvements to this book that could be suggested (as some here have done), at the end of the day I have to give this book five stars and a strong recommendation.
Yes, as another, obviously intelligent, reviewer also indicated, I wish that the author had gone deeper with his citations at times. Great points are often footnoted with...secondary sources. I suspect that this was not merely a labor-saving device, but may instead have come from an honorable desire to credit others for ideas that the author found valuable. Nevertheless, the book would be even better if the footnotes could go back to bedrock in more places to spell out and cite, for example, all of the original then-contemporary (or nearly so) sources for knowing of the historical Jesus. Especially the secular ones. He does mention some, but ever-more-specific detail would be welcomed.
Why do I not deduct stars for this criticism? Because at the end of the day, that would be defensible but would still feel inaccurate to me. Why? Because the book seems inescapably thoughtful, intelligent and sincere. It feels not at all slap-dash or like a cash lure.
To the contrary, it feels earnest and helpful. Like most good things in life, it could be improved. But it already seems of much greater worth than its modest price on Kindle would imply. I am glad to have encountered it, and I found that reading it was not at all a chore. I found that I kept being drawn back to it until it was soon finished.
Perhaps I merely manifest my own hope and fear; I am now too old and experienced to think that I cannot err or be misled. And in these secular times, it feels ackward and even risky to endorse anything that unapologetically supports a spiritual conviction that would be belittled by many who regard themselves, and are regarded by many, as deep thinkers. But I would frankly feel cowardly if I did not venture to recommend the book for those reasons, or if I did not openly admit that there is much in the book that I found helpful and persuasive.
In this review, my use of the almost-trite "at the end of the day" intends to produce a metaphor that also extends more broadly than might at first be apparent. Like the day, life itself draws to an end.
And before that end, we do our best to draw conclusions based upon what evidence and reasoning we can find or experience, with utter certainty often remaining beyond reach. During our efforts to conclude, it is good to find apparently wise, thoughtful and sincere help. I think this book provides much of that.
Add Prime
to get Fast, Free delivery
Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.
Great on Kindle
Great Experience. Great Value.
Putting our best book forward
Each Great on Kindle book offers a great reading experience, at a better value than print to keep your wallet happy.
Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip.
View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look.
Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more.
Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration.
Get the free Kindle app: 
Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Learn more about Great on Kindle, available in select categories.
Frequently bought together
This item: Reflections on the Existence of God: A Series of Essays
$10.86
Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 19
Sold by DISCOUNT DELIGHTS LLC and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.+
$13.49
Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 4
In Stock
+
$19.99
Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 4
In Stock
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Frequently purchased items with fast delivery
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Popular Highlights in this book
We stubbornly hold on to our beliefs because they generally reflect how we want life to be rather than how life actually is. For this reason, evidence does not seem to matter.Highlighted by 576 Kindle readers- The only way that human life can be extolled and held sacred is if God in His divine wisdom created humanity as a reflection of Himself.Highlighted by 523 Kindle readers
- The evidence for God is really of little use if a person does not want Him in his or her life.Highlighted by 454 Kindle readers
About the author
Well-written & great resource for further research
This book has a pretty good summary of most of the arguments for the existence of God. One thing I really appreciated was his use of skeptical sources. He didn’t only quote Christians and theists, but majority of his quotes were from atheists. I think this is a great book to get a general idea and different perspectives to the arguments for and against God. It is also an easy read, not extremely scholarly to which you need to prior knowledge. I highly recommend this book.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
Top reviews from other countries
- Roman FedorovReviewed in Italy on December 29, 2020
285 pages of "Christianity is good, atheism is bad"
- Mr. Patrick J. CrookeReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2021
A fascinating and compelling case for the existence of God
