The Concept of God: An Exploration of Contemporary Difficulties with the Attributes of God

The Concept of God is an excellent treatment of an increasingly critical issue in philosophical theology. With characteristic clarity and forthrightness, Dr. Nash judiciously evaluates competing conceptions of deity, and in the end recommends an understanding of God that is both theologically sound and philosophically acceptable. -Michael L. Peterson, Ph. D. Nash’s book brings together for the general reader the intense and wide-ranging discussions now taking place among philosophers on the attributes of God. Without being simplistic, he admirably succeeds in making these discussions accessible to those who are not specialists in philosophy. It’s a book that needed to be written, a fine contribution. -Nicholas Wolterstorff The strength of The Concept of God is in its excellent balance of technical issues and lucid explanation. It makes for illuminating reading both for the beginning student and for the professional philosopher…Because of its clear explanations, numerous examples, brevity and breadth, the book will make an excellent component of introductory courses in philosophy. -V. James Mannoia, Jr. This book is relevant, interesting, and fresh in its treatment…It will be an important supplemental text to theology classes and philosophy of religion classes.

-Alan Johnson The suitability of Nash’s book as a text for philosophy of religion is obvious. It is also useful for apologetics because of its concern to vindicate and validate the Christian doctrine of God against attacks on its coherence. In addition, it will be a most welcome text for the section of theology proper that deals with God’s attributes. -Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.