BOOK DESCRIPTION
Alfred Carney was a faithful Christian writer and defender of the faith in the late 19th and early 20th century. A dedicated student of Scripture and a clear thinker, he stood boldly for historic Christianity and sought to equip believers to answer objections with confidence and truth.
 
His book Defending Christianity has helped many understand and articulate the reasons for their faith. This updated edition brings his classic work into the twenty-first century, preserving his strong biblical convictions and logical approach while adapting it for today’s world.
 
THIS IS NOT A REPRINT of Alfred Carney’s original work.
 
More than a century has passed since Carney first wrote this defense of the faith. While the core arguments he presented remain powerful and true, many of the specific illustrations, cultural references, and expressions he used now feel dated to modern readers.
 
This edition is a twenty-first-century update of Carney’s teaching. I have kept his core message, clear reasoning, and commitment to the authority of Scripture intact while adapting the language and presentation for today’s world. The heart of the book—equipping Christians to intelligently defend the truth of Christianity—is just as needed now as it was in Carney’s day.
 
Wherever possible, I have maintained Carney’s straightforward and logical style. However, the chapter titles and much of the content have been rewritten to reflect how a believer living in the twenty-first century can defend the faith in everyday conversations.
 
My prayer is that this updated edition will help a new generation of Christians stand confidently for the gospel and give a reason for the hope that is in them.
 
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Christian Publishing House
Publication Date: ‎ July 22, 2026
Language: ‎ English
Print Length: ‎ 135 pages
ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8188453503
Item Weight: ‎ 9.3 ounces
Dimensions: ‎ 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alfred Carney was a late 19th- and early 20th-century Christian writer and defender of the faith. With a clear mind and a deep commitment to Scripture, he wrote to help believers understand and intelligently defend the essential truths of Christianity against skepticism and criticism.
His book Defending Christianity remains a straightforward, biblically grounded defense of the gospel, covering the inspiration of Scripture, the deity of Christ, the atonement, the resurrection, and more. This updated edition makes his solid apologetic work accessible for a new generation of readers.