It is a meditation on philosophy in light of jesus. These are the opening lines of kreefts three philosophies of life. He is an alumnus of calvin college ab 1959 and fordham university ma 1961, ph. The essential passages of summa theologica shorter. However, i cant call him professor, as his interviewer does. The genius of jacobs ladder lies in kreefts canny ability to capture the imagination with vivid and arresting prose while simultaneously leading the reader, step by step, above and beyond the cramped limitations of the imagination into the spacious and lofty heights of reason, reality. Some consider him the best catholic philosopher currently residing in the united states. As cicero famously said, you have no choice between having a philosophy and not having one, only between having a good one and having a bad one. He is a convert to the catholic church from reformed protestantism.
He reflects that there are ultimately only three philosophies of life and each one is represented by one of these books of the biblelife is vanity. In a new introduction to this revised edition, kreeft also highlights the inspiration for this book and the key questions of truth and faith it addresses. Finally, kreeft sees in these books the epitome of theological virtues of faith, hope and love and an esstential summary of the spiritual history of the world. Aug, 2011 the philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft is a short, pocketsized book of just 150 pages. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging. While discussing our current reads, i mentioned peter kreefts recommended. For instance, the famous old baltimore catechism started this way. He first gives an initiation to philosophy and introduces the dialogue form through platos apology in.
The philosophy of jesus of nazareth was thomas jeffersons first compilation of verses clipped from the four gospels of the new testament. The strength of the text is its christocentric aim and goal pointing all would be philosophy and philosophers towards jesus of nazareth. Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using platos apology both to introduce the whole scope of philosopher and to evoke a personal response. He is the author of numerous books as well as a popular writer of christian phiosophy, theology and apologetics. Looking at jesus as a complete human being and philosopher. Peter kreefts conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. Kreeft the meaning of the names jesus and christ jesus yeshua or joshua means savior or god saves. Kreeft calls it the magna carta of philosophy, a timeless classic that is a portable classroom. The philosophy of jesus is an introductory read for philosophical and theological students. Is it possible for jesus to be totally human and totally divine at the same time. Many people are often understandably intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the bible.
Here is a startling and provocative portrayal of reason in search of truth. In these seven innovative volumes, peter kreeft revives the classic method of giving breath to philosophy through dialogue. If only every introductory course were as engaging as philosophy 101 by peter kreeft. Throughout, kreeft weaves an intriguing web as he brings socrates closer and closer to a meeting with jesus. We are free only to accept or refuse our task and, implicitly, our taskmaster. Campbells discussion of the following is excerpted from john y. Peter kreeft is a catholic apologist, professor of philosophy at boston college and the kings college, and author of over 45 books including fundamentals of the faith, everything you ever wanted to know about heaven, and back to virtue. He says that no master of the art of philosophizing has ever been more simple, clear, and accessible to beginners. He first gives an initiation to philosophy and introduces the dialogue form through platos. He has been a major literary force in the world of englishlanguage catholic apologetics for several decades. Most of kreefts scripture quotations have been taken from the revised standard version of the holy bible, second. Three philosophies of life peter kreeft ebooks catolicos.
On that date, his bookbinder, john march of georgetown. Instead, he exposes todays superficial attitudes about love in order to lead people to a deeper understanding of what it means to be loved by god. Most of the old catechisms from before the 1960s had a questionandanswer format. This transcript is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft is a short, pocketsized book of just 150 pages. Kreeft uses the dialogues of socrates to help the reader grow in that love. Waves and the meaning of all things peter kreeft,socratic logic james v. From a christian perspective, the answer to all four is jesus,booklist. Handbook of catholic apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes. Peter kreefts recommended philosophy books brandon vogt. The philosophy of tolkien quotes showing 116 of 16 we all, like frodo, carry a quest, a task.
In another sense, jesus was a philosopher, but this second sense is also trivial. The philosophy of jesus 9781587316357 by peter kreeft. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft, hardcover barnes. Godets discussion of the following is frederic godets discussion of the word logos in the prologue of johns gospel quoted in part by vincent in the above article from the english translation of his commentary.
Moser and others published jesus and philosophy find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. And not to admit that you have a philosophy at all is to have a bad one. Philosophy is not confined to philosophers, thank god. The popular author and boston college philosophy professor, kreeft, presents this introduction to philosophy to help beginners not only to understand philosophy but to fall in love with it. Kreeft says just enough to wet the appetite for thinking more deeply philosophically and theologically about jesus. The worldview behind the lord of the rings, ignatius press 2005, p. Peter kreeft, jesusshock it is mercy, not justice or courage or even heroism, that alone can defeat evil.
P eter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and a noted catholic apologist and philosopher. Peter and paul church, naperville, il dec 10, 2012. Dr peter kreeft philosophy of jesus amaic philosophy. None of us is a free creator or designer of his own life. Kreeft imagines a purgatory where we can listen in on conversations between socrates and the great thinkers who, centuries later, picked up the philosophers torch. But most of the book is taken up with the philosophy of jesus in the other sense. Kreefts book equips the christian with those logical arguments. The disciples believed him and then told everyone that jesus had risen from the dead. Wonderful classic about the life of jesus, combining scripture with historical data about the jewish people to paint a great picture of what life was like in 1st century israel. Peter kreeft the existence of god part 1 of 8 apologetics philosophy grandconjunct. Think of yourselves the way christ jesus thought of himself. Apparently, he assembled the verses during his presidency, over the course of a few nights in washington, d. Augustine lifeguide thomas aquinas,commentary on the epistle to the.
His apology appeals to reason, and his logical arguments in defense of christian faith are compelling. One of the big highlights of last weekends defending the faith conference was meeting dr. The father of philosophy analyzes the father of modern philosophy s discourse on method book by peter kreeft. I got to share many conversations with the wise, witty, and wondrous philosopher. Kreeft has written dozens of books explaining and defending the christian faith and catholicism. Kreeft takes up the major divisions of philosophy metaphysics, epistemology, anthropology, and ethics and.
Have you ever been asked what the catholic church believes. Nor was it kierkegaard or nietzsche, though most of the textbooks say so. Jesus had a twin that either died in place of the real jesus or went around town after jesus death saying that he was actually the real jesus. They motivate the disciplines of metaphysics, epistemology, philosophical anthropology, and ethics. Buy a cheap copy of handbook of christian apologetics by peter kreeft. Description of the book you can understand the bible. He is frequently praised for his writing that is both clear and logical, as well as delightfully. Have you ever been asked what the catholic church believes about. It is jesus christ fulfilling his promise to be with us to the end of the age mt 28. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft, hardcover. He is probably the most brilliant student i have ever taught, and certainly the most interesting.
Christ is not merely remembered, like a dead man, but encountered, alive and kicking, like a stallion. Peter kreeft, professor of philosophy at boston college and prolific author, has spoken and written on the topic of beauty for decades. Commentary on the gospel of john, with an historical and critical introduction by f. From the title one might wonder what sort of philosophy book this might be.
Tacelli, twenty arguments for the existence of god. The uniqueness of christianity catholic religion teacher. He had equal status with god but didnt think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. The first existentialist was not sartre, though he coined the term. Tacelli, sj, twenty arguments for the existence of god you can also access our web page that gives. Peter john kreeft born 1937 is a professor of philosophy at boston college boston and the kings college. The author explains who this book is for on the first page. Campbells discussion of the word logos in a theological word book of the bible edited by alan richardson new york. Kreeft takes up the major divisions of philosophy metaphysics, epistemology, anthropology, and ethics and shows how the revelation of god in christ deepens and transforms our understanding of each of them. Godet, translated from the third french edition by timothy dwight, vol. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics.
Jan 10, 2002 throughout, kreeft weaves an intriguing web as he brings socrates closer and closer to a meeting with jesus. In his forty years of teaching philosophy, kreeft says the most effective way to accomplish this purpose is to read socrates. But now popular author and boston university professor peter kreeft has written a clear road map of the bible, focusing his keen insight and engaging wit on the core message of. Just like us the true story of four mexican girls coming of age in america, kalpakjian and schmid ch 21 answer, and many other ebooks. Sep 17, 2007 peter kreeft the existence of god part 1 of 8 apologetics philosophy grandconjunct. Chesterton before him, comes in for the criticism that his philosophy isnt deep enough. Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of christianity. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft 20070612 peter kreeft on. The uniqueness of christianity by peter kreeft 21912 1.
Kreeft traces the ambitions of the four great questions of philosophy. The eucharist is the source and summit of the christian life. The philosophy of jesus peter kreeft ebooks catolicos. Peter kreeft, professor of philosophy kew baptist church. Peter kreeft philosophy and apologetics collection 10 vols. Peter kreeft philosophy and apologetics collection 10. Catholic christianity, based on the catechism of the catholic church kreeft, peter, j. But jesus was a philosopher in a meaningful middle sense, the sense in which confucius, buddha, muhammad, solomon, marcus aurelius, and pascal were philosophers. The philosophy of jesus of nazareth thomas jeffersons.
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