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Alister McGrath, Why God Won't Go Away

Alister McGrath's work introduces us to the New Atheism, engaging the ideas of its four leading representatives—Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens. McGrath's goal seems to be to place the New Atheism in its historical context, to provide a way of dialoging with it, and to provide a trajectory of the future of the New Atheism.

McGrath has developed a work that is both accessible and challenging. His ideas are plainly laid out and thoroughly explained without being wordy and unapproachable. If you have been curious about what the New Atheism is all about, certainly this book will find you well. One of the features that might be overlooked but is extremely valuable is the “Further Reading” section in which McGrath provides excellent resources in order to engage in the debate further. Overall, McGrath’s work is convincing and a great stepping off point to the New Atheism.