The authors provide clear and cogent arguments on the topics of creation and evolution, gods nature, miracles, the problem of evil, the reliability of scripture, objective truth, heaven and hell, and more. I had never considered this either, peter, and id love to hear your commentary on this. Peter and paul church, naperville, il dec 10, 2012. Published by permission of the author and the national catholic register. Peter kreeft author of i burned for your peace the mike. If he had written only on either topic, he would still be the most important and influential of the modern philosophers. The god who loves you by peter kreeft audiobook download. Prayer, love key to christian unity kreeft asserts that the path to reconciliation will be found through loving protestants in christ and praying.
Peter kreeft offers simple but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the timetested wisdom of the saints and great spiritual writers, especially the principles found in brother lawrences classic the practice of the presence of god. He also does it so that we can only come to him through christ, not by working through some logical proofs. As ever, peter kreeft models the very best of christian apologetics. Augustines confessions unpacked, on our dude maker hotline. Check out this great article on the integrated catholic life by dr. In the book the case for faith, the author lee stroble interviews peter kreeft, ph. But, as peter kreeft notes in this book, kant is really two philosophersa philosopher about how we know things epistemology and a philosopher of right and wrong ethics. His many bestselling books cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. Peter john kreeft born 1937 is a professor of philosophy at boston college boston and the kings college. Although im glad he chose this approach for this book, i would love for kreeft to put together another book focusing on the theological parts of aquinas summa as well maybe a summa of the summa part two.
The platonic tradition in western philosophy is not just one of many equally central traditions. Four full decades after his passing, the legacy and influence of c. Peter kreeft s most popular book is handbook of christian apologetics. He is a convert to the catholic church from reformed protestantism. He instead proposed 26 books, stretched over genres, with another 15 bonus titles. In short, straightforward, and unsentimental chapters, kreeft covers all the key areas for understanding and developing. Because you are alone now, reading this, just as i am alone now, writing it. In jacobs ladder, peter kreeft offers a wonderful book for someone genuinely interested in asking profound questions and seeking profound answers. Handbook of christian apologetics peter kreeft, ronald k. From a course by peter kreeft on aquinas to conclude this short biography, the following story about aquinas is incredibly telling, brother reginald, his confessor, swore that in the middle of the night he saw thomas alone, lying flat on. Dec 16, 2014 god is a hidden god, says pascal, and. In a lecture given at immaculata classical academy, dr.
Waves and the meaning of all things peter kreeft,socratic logic james v. His most recent ignatius press books include socrates meets descartes, you can understand the. Peter kreefts letters to an atheist is a perfect example of john paul iis insistence that the church proposes rather than imposes. Lewis summer institute at the university of san diego in june of 2003. See all books authored by peter kreeft, including handbook of christian apologetics. Jan 19, 2018 in a lecture given at immaculata classical academy, dr. The uniqueness of christianity catholic religion teacher. They include how to be holy, practical theology,back to virtue,because god is real, you can understand the bible,angels and demons,heaven. It fears being right where others are wrong more than it fears being.
The authors provide clear and cogent arguments on the topics of creation and evolution, god s nature, miracles, the problem of evil, the reliability of scripture, objective truth, heaven and hell, and more. Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of christianity. Peter kreeft is an incredible writer who has 1 foot in heaven and 1 foot on earth. This book is ideal for those exploring faith for the first time, as well as for confirmation and religious. Books by peter kreeft author of handbook of christian. Yes and no is peter kreefts answer to so many religion texts which leave students thinking of religion as little more than a dull and boring rehash of things everyone already knows. This book will make you think irrespective of your beliefs. Kreeft provides thoughtful, lucid, and persuasive answers for believers, unbelievers, and seekers to consider. He is the author of numerous books as well as a popular. Sixteen questions, one answer 9781586172008 by peter kreeft. Peter kreefts conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. Lewis of catholicism, tackles the tough doctrines of angels, demons, heaven, hell, suffering, prayer, and many more. About making sense out of suffering paperback by the time you finish reading this book, many people will have died violent deaths, others will have suffered the ravages of a terminal illness, and countless innocent children will have experienced abuse and neglect.
Without our action or invitation, the dead often do appear to the living. As always, kreeft is insightful, inspiring, and entertaining. He is careful throughout to pick books that are relevant in todays times, formative, and accessible for everyone even if challenging. Gods love is the subject of peter kreefts imaginative and thoughtful book a revised and updated version of his book knowing the truth of gods love. This new and revised edition of peter kreeft s socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and more complete examples, all with kreeft s characteristic clarity and wit. All gods signs should line up, by a kind of trigonometry. To subscribe to the national catholic register call 180042230. This is the single most common objection to the faith today, for today worships not god but equality.
Gods love is the subject of peter kreefts imaginative and thoughtful book a. Peter kreeft provides a look at the nature of heaven that offers all readers a refreshingly clear, theologically sound, and always fascinating glimpse of that undiscovered country. In an age of hope men looked up at the night sky and saw the heavens. Peter kreeft books list of books by author peter kreeft. There is enormous evidence of ghosts in all cultures we can distinguish three kinds of ghosts, i believe. Jedd medifind corresponded by mail with kreeft after the conference. As a philosopher, kreeft makes understanding philosophy easy via a creative conversational format that lets us listen in on fictional conversations between socrates and other philosophical giants. The reasons to believe catholic education resource center. An enthusiastic admirer of the philosophy of thomas aquinas, professor and philosopher peter kreeft details the rational thought and precise literary talent that established aquinas as the foremost thinker of his timeand as the most important philosopher for the almost two thousand years between aristotle and descartes. Free copy making sense out of suffering paperback dynamic.
A longtime boston college philosophy professor, he cites this gift from god as his first important conscious discovery. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. But peter kreeft annotates and edits that work in his 500 page summa of the summa. In an age of hopelessness they call it simply space. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Share peter kreeft quotations about faith, sin and christ. Tacelli, twenty arguments for the existence of god. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and the kings college. Handbook of christian apologetics by peter kreeft alibris. As a theologian, he tackles the tough doctrines of angels, demons, heaven, hell, suffering, prayer and many more.
Handbook of catholic apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes. Jun, 2008 from everything you ever wanted to know about heaven, by dr. See more ideas about catholic quotes, catholic and faith. Since its introduction in the spring of 2004, socratic logic has proven to be a. This is the book for the brokenhearted contemplative who seeks to make meaning out of his or her sorrow and better understand gods role in their pain. Also, click here for peter kreefts recommended philosophy books. The hidden power of kindness book lighthouse catholic. They include how to be holy, practical theology, back to virtue, because god is real, you can understand the bible, angels and demons, heaven. And whether youve read few or many of his books, the peter kreeft collection is a great way to read more. How many of peter kreefts recommended books have you read. Here is a line of reasoning that christians will frequently use to try to rationalize the complete lack of evidence for gods existence. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year. Kreeft takes the 3000 pages of the summa and condenses them to a little over 500 pages.
Augustine lifeguide thomas aquinas,commentary on the epistle to the. The uniqueness of christianity by peter kreeft 21912. Handbook of christian apologetics 9780830817740 by peter kreeft, ronald k. Kreeft uses scripture to provide god s answers to the most common and important questions young people ask about the deeper meaning of life, their own identity, overcoming failure and temptation, the mystery of god s love, and much more. An apologist for our times a defense of christianity ringing true today. Everything you ever wanted to know about heaven book. The philosophy of jesus peter kreeft ebooks catolicos. It is so much the central one that the very existence and survival of western civilization depends on it.
This transcript is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. Philosopher peter kreeft explains in this book that the more includes the absolute good, platonic forms, god, gods, angels, spirits, ghosts, souls, brahman, rta the hindu ontological basis for cosmological karma, nirvana, tao, the will of heaven, the meaning of it all, something that deserves a capital letter. Youll find links to all the books below the lecture. It is like the confucian tradition in chinese culture, or the monotheistic tradition in religion, or the human rights tradition in politics. This new and revised edition of peter kreefts socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and more complete examples, all with kreefts characteristic clarity and wit. Kreeft is one of the most popular of all modern philosophers and has written scores of books on philosophy that cover difficult topics such as moral relativism and immanuel kants philosophy in language that most adults can easily understand. This is a book i would not be afraid of giving to anyone outside of the catholic faith. Praise god for thinkers like peter kreeft who explain christianity with such elegance and passion. The inexhaustibility of wisdom literature ignatius press. Socratic logic 3rd edition a logic text using socratic method, platonic questions, and aristotelian principles kreeft, peter. Peter kreeft quotes author of handbook of christian apologetics. Since its introduction in the spring of 2004, socratic logic has proven to be a different type of logic text. He is the author of numerous books as well as a popular writer of christian phiosophy, theology and apologetics. This is a book for anyone who has ever wept and wondered, why.
Also, click here for peter kreeft s recommended philosophy books. This book is ideal for those exploring faith for the first time, as well as for confirmation and religious education classes. Peter kreeft quotes author of handbook of christian. Kreeft gives his top two must read recommendations from different categories for a total of 26 books. Peter kreeft is a philosopher, theologian, and apologist. These volumes bring kreefts years of research, debate, and counseling experience to bear on tough concepts, with a consistently clear and concise voice that is very much his own. Kreefts engaging and informative account thoughtfully answers such intriguing questions as. Lewis for the third millennium, fundamentals of the faith, catholic christianity, back to virtue, three approaches to abortion, and the philosophy of tolkien. Comparing this book to a spiritual defibrillator is spot on. Reasonable, concise, witty and wise, peter kreeft and ronald k. Thats why i capitalize his name throughout the book.
Tacelli, sj, twenty arguments for the existence of god you can also access our web page that gives. Sensible and concise, witty and wise, the authors offer compelling arguments for and defenses of every aspect of christian belief, including faith and reason, gods nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, the problem of evil, the bibles historical reality, christianity and other religions, and objective truths. Buy a cheap copy of handbook of christian apologetics by peter kreeft. Hundreds of answers to crucial questions, and making sense out of suffering, and more on. Peter kreeft uses scripture to provide gods profound answers to the most common and important questions young people ask about the deeper meaning of life, their own identities, overcoming failure and temptation, the mystery of gods love, and much more. With unusual clarity, kreeft points out that the man or woman who begins to glimpse the god who is creator, redeemer, and lover of our souls, will never be the same.
Peter kreeft has 3 books on goodreads with 62298 ratings. The secret of love is not hidden, for god is love, and god is not hidden. Peter kreeft, three philosophies of life plato, meno and apology. Rouse translation great dialogues of plato and mentally divide each book into 3 parts, a, b and c, you could cover book i, iia, vb through 7a, 9c, and rouses helpful summary of the rest. In it, he gives practical principles and clues related to finding gods will for you. Peter kreeft s conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. Peter kreeft at the catholic diocese of arlington mens conference 20 speaking on the greatest supernatural question.
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