In recent years, ';apologetics' has gotten a bad rap, being falsely conflated with ';arguing about religion,' in the worst sense of the phrase. But for Christians, apologetics, or giving a reasoned explanation or defense of the faith, is a necessity and duty. In fact, the cultural moment in which we find ourselves today demands, possibly more than any other time in history, a New Apologeticsa potent and spirited renewal of apologetics suited to today's world. This groundbreaking collection is a bold first step toward making this renewal a reality. Featuring over forty essays from many of today's leading Catholic apologists, theologians, and philosophers,The New Apologeticscharts a new course for the future of apologetics: a smart, joyful, and beautiful defense of the faith, one that appeals to both the head and the heart.