“Hart is a phenomenally gifted thinker who recalls believers of all faiths to the best of their traditions, challenges unbelievers to examine their own metaphysical presuppositions, and does these with tremendous gusto. . . . A necessary book.”—Michael Robbins, Commonweal
(Michael Robbins
Commonweal)
“David Hart can always be relied on to offer a perspective on Christian faith that is both profound and unexpected. In this masterpiece of quiet intellectual and spiritual passion, he magnificently sets the record straight as to what sort of God Christians believe in and why.”—Rowan Williams, University of Cambridge
(Rowan Williams)
“Hart marshals powerful historical evidence and philosophical argument to suggest that atheists—if they want to attack the opposition's strongest case—badly need to up their game.”—Oliver Burkeman, The Guardian
(Oliver Burkeman
The Guardian)
“Stunning . . . bracing and bold . . . For provoking deep thought about the profoundest human questions, and for taking an intelligent stand in defense of faith . . . Hart deserves the gratitude of a large and appreciative audience.”—Damon Linker, The Week
(Damon Linker
The Week)
“A thoroughly entertaining and engaging read. It’s difficult to convey to those who are unacquainted with Hart’s writing the sheer exuberance of his prose and the bite to his wit.”—Ryan Marr, Catholic Books Review
(Ryan Marr
Catholic Books Review)
“Bracing and eloquent . . . fans of Hart’s winsome prose will not be disappointed . . . a fine work.”—Edward T. Oakes, S.J., National Review
(Edward T. Oakes, S.J.
National Review)
“David Hart’s new book is nothing less than astounding. He is liberal, conservative, radical, theological, philosophical, and historical all at the same time – that is his genius. There is no American writing on religion as intelligently, bravely, and originally as Hart.”—Conor Cunningham, University of Nottingham
(Conor Cunningham)
“David Bentley Hart’s new book is a feast- stylish and substantial. Bringing together Sanskritic analyses of God’s being with Latin and Greek and Arabic ones, this is a considerable achievement by one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary theology.”—Paul J. Griffiths, Duke Divinity School
(Paul J. Griffiths)
“Writing at a high philosophical level with a sharp sense of humor, Hart argues for an ecumenical Theism. Devastatingly accurate, imaginative, and immensely readable, this is David Bentley Hart’s best book”—Francesca Murphy, University of Notre Dame
(Francesca Murphy)
"Magnificent . . . a book unlike anything done in recent times and one that only Hart could write."—Robert Louis Wilken
(Robert Louis Wilken)
“Impressive”—David Gibson, Religion News Service
(David Hibson
Religion News Service)
Praise for David Bentley Hart’s Atheist Delusions
“[A] major work by one of the most learned, forceful, and witty Christian theologians currently writing.”— First Things
“With impressive erudition and polemical panache, David Hart smites hip and thigh the peddlers of a ‘new atheism’ that recycles hoary arguments from the past. His grim assessment of our cultural moment challenges the hope that ‘the Christian revolution’ could happen again.”—Richard John Neuhaus
“Hart has the gifts of a good advocate. He writes with clarity and force, and he drives his points home again and again. He exposes his opponents’ errors of fact or logic with ruthless precision.”— Anthony Kenny, Times Literary Supplement
“[This book] takes no prisoners in its response to fashionable criticisms of Christianity.”—Dr. Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, Church Times
“Atheist Delusions will be remembered as Hart’s breakout book. His contributions to such journals as First Things have long marked him as a rising public intellectual. . . . Hart’s work is now likely to come to the attention of a wider audience. And not a moment too soon."—William J. Portier, Commonweal