Against Calvinism, Roger E. Olson
Against Calvinism, Roger E. Olson
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Against Calvinism
Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology

Author: Roger E. Olson

Narrator: Maurice England

Unabridged: 9 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2011

Synopsis

Calvinist theology has been debated and promoted for centuries. But is it a theology that should last? Roger Olson suggests that Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, holds an unwarranted place in our list of accepted theologies. In Against Calvinism, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how it affects God’s reputation. Olson draws on a variety of sources, including Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience, to support his critique of Calvinism and the more historically rich, biblically faithful alternative theologies he proposes.Addressing what many evangelical Christians are concerned about today—so-called “new Calvinism,” a movement embraced by a generation labeled as “young, restless, Reformed” —Against Calvinism is the only book of its kind to offer objections from a non-Calvinist perspective to the current wave of Calvinism among Christian youth. As a companion to Michael Horton’s For Calvinism, readers will be able to compare contrasting perspectives and form their own opinions on the merits and weaknesses of Calvinism.

About Roger E. Olson

Roger E. Olson (PhD, Rice University) is emeritus professor of theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. He is the author of many books, including Questions to All Your Answers: The Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith; Reformed and Always Reforming: The Postconservative Approach to Evangelical Theology; and How to Be Evangelical without Being Conservative.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Todd on January 26, 2013

Olson brings up some good points in the book and I would have rated it 3 stars, but the tone of Olson's writing was frustrating. To be fair, he was charged with writing an "anti-Calvinism" book, so the tone is going to be negative. But Olson has proven once again that he is much more charitable to t......more

Goodreads review by Josh on November 12, 2014

I have become more and more convinced that only reading the thoughts and opinions of people you already agree with is a sure route to arrogance and ignorance. God's Word is inerrent but my interpretation of His Word is very susceptible to flaw and mistake. I do not hide the fact that I hold to the do......more

Goodreads review by Alex on May 12, 2013

Roger E. Olson's "Against Calvinism" is a lively and engaging critique of high Calvinist theology, the type of Calvinist theology spouted by the likes of R.C. Sproul and John Piper. Olson recognizes that this theology has captivated many young Christians but because of high Calvinism's inherent cont......more

Goodreads review by Humphrey on November 03, 2022

As a Christian who believes the same things Calvinists believe, I found this book challenging though unconvincing. Roger E. Olson's (PhD), polemic against Calvinism can be summarized in about three words: The Problem of Evil. In other words, why would a good, just and loving God predestine to damn a......more

Goodreads review by Derrick on April 19, 2024

Roger Olson valiantly yet unsuccessfully attempts to refute Calvinism. In this book, Olson primarily focuses on refuting the U, L, and I of Calvinism's TULIP, while at times hinting towards a better path, namely Arminianism. Overall, for the size of this book, Olson presents a generally fair treatme......more

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