God's Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights from the Bible and the Early Church
In God's Rivals, theologian Gerald R. McDermott tackles the challenging question of why God permits non-Christian world religions to flourish. Examining Old Testament texts, Second Temple traditions, and early church fathers, McDermott demonstrates how divine providence utilizes world faiths in redemptive history, equipping Christians to engage religious neighbors with discernment.