God’s Rivals | Gerald R. McDermott

Gerald R. McDermott. God’s Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights from the Bible and the Early Church. IVP, 2007. 181 pp.

In the providence of God, why are there other religions? Was the God of the Bible wise in allowing for them? Can they serve any purpose?

Gerald R. McDermott explores reflection on teaching from the Old and New Testaments and from a number of key teachers from the early church to suggest an answer to this perplexing but intriguing question. In the end McDermott provides considerable insight into the troubling clash of world religions and offers a helpful Christian response.

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• Author Interview

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Last updated 04/12/07

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