He says that no master of the art of philosophizing has ever been more simple, clear, and accessible to beginners. Campbells discussion of the following is excerpted from john y. Kreeft says just enough to wet the appetite for thinking more deeply philosophically and theologically about jesus. Chesterton before him, comes in for the criticism that his philosophy isnt deep enough. 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. 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. These are the opening lines of kreefts three philosophies of life. Most of kreefts scripture quotations have been taken from the revised standard version of the holy bible, second. The philosophy of jesus is an introductory read for philosophical and theological students. Most of the old catechisms from before the 1960s had a questionandanswer format. 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.
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. 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. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. Kreeft uses the dialogues of socrates to help the reader grow in that love. He is frequently praised for his writing that is both clear and logical, as well as delightfully. Philosophy is not confined to philosophers, thank god.
Kreeft calls it the magna carta of philosophy, a timeless classic that is a portable classroom. The worldview behind the lord of the rings, ignatius press 2005, p. None of us is a free creator or designer of his own life. Peter john kreeft born 1937 is a professor of philosophy at boston college boston and the kings college. Peter kreeft, professor of philosophy kew baptist church. 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 traces the ambitions of the four great questions of philosophy. Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of christianity. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft, hardcover barnes. Have you ever been asked what the catholic church believes. The uniqueness of christianity by peter kreeft 21912 1. Peter kreeft, professor of philosophy at boston college and prolific author, has spoken and written on the topic of beauty for decades. Peter kreeft, jesusshock it is mercy, not justice or courage or even heroism, that alone can defeat evil. Kreefts book equips the christian with those logical arguments. The uniqueness of christianity catholic religion teacher. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and a noted catholic apologist and philosopher. Moser and others published jesus and philosophy find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
We are free only to accept or refuse our task and, implicitly, our taskmaster. From the title one might wonder what sort of philosophy book this might be. On that date, his bookbinder, john march of georgetown. He has been a major literary force in the world of englishlanguage catholic apologetics for several decades. The philosophy of jesus of nazareth thomas jeffersons. One of the big highlights of last weekends defending the faith conference was meeting dr. 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. Tacelli, twenty arguments for the existence of god. I got to share many conversations with the wise, witty, and wondrous philosopher. Lewis, as this brilliant new book of his further demonstrates. In another sense, jesus was a philosopher, but this second sense is also trivial. Throughout, kreeft weaves an intriguing web as he brings socrates closer and closer to a meeting with jesus. Peter kreeft philosophy and apologetics collection 10 vols.
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. They motivate the disciplines of metaphysics, epistemology, philosophical anthropology, and ethics. If only every introductory course were as engaging as philosophy 101 by peter kreeft. Kreeft takes up the major divisions of philosophy metaphysics, epistemology, anthropology, and ethics and. Peter kreeft philosophy and apologetics collection 10. The first existentialist was not sartre, though he coined the term. Godet, translated from the third french edition by timothy dwight, vol. Christ is not merely remembered, like a dead man, but encountered, alive and kicking, like a stallion. Nor was it kierkegaard or nietzsche, though most of the textbooks say so. The philosophy of jesus peter kreeft ebooks catolicos. In his forty years of teaching philosophy, kreeft says the most effective way to accomplish this purpose is to read socrates. 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. Sep 17, 2007 peter kreeft the existence of god part 1 of 8 apologetics philosophy grandconjunct. In these seven innovative volumes, peter kreeft revives the classic method of giving breath to philosophy through dialogue.
The philosophy of jesus 9781587316357 by peter kreeft. The author explains who this book is for on the first page. P eter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college. Dr peter kreeft philosophy of jesus amaic philosophy. 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. Catholic christianity, based on the catechism of the catholic church kreeft, peter, j. Some consider him the best catholic philosopher currently residing in the united states. Peter kreefts conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. The philosophy of tolkien quotes showing 116 of 16 we all, like frodo, carry a quest, a task. 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. Here is a startling and provocative portrayal of reason in search of truth. Apparently, he assembled the verses during his presidency, over the course of a few nights in washington, d. 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 philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft is a short, pocketsized book of just 150 pages. Many people are often understandably intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the bible. Peter and paul church, naperville, il dec 10, 2012. 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. Peter kreefts recommended philosophy books brandon vogt. He is a convert to the catholic church from reformed protestantism. For instance, the famous old baltimore catechism started this way. 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. He first gives an initiation to philosophy and introduces the dialogue form through platos. Commentary on the gospel of john, with an historical and critical introduction by f. Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using platos apology both to introduce the whole scope of philosopher and to evoke a personal response. Augustine lifeguide thomas aquinas,commentary on the epistle to the. Three philosophies of life peter kreeft ebooks catolicos. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging.
Looking at jesus as a complete human being and philosopher. Handbook of catholic apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes. 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. This transcript is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. The eucharist is the source and summit of the christian life. Peter kreeft the existence of god part 1 of 8 apologetics philosophy grandconjunct.
Ive been a philosopher for all my adult life and the three most profound books of philosophy that i have ever read are ecclesiastes, job, and song of songs. The disciples believed him and then told everyone that jesus had risen from the dead. It is a meditation on philosophy in light of jesus. Aug, 2011 the philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft is a short, pocketsized book of just 150 pages.
And not to admit that you have a philosophy at all is to have a bad one. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. It is jesus christ fulfilling his promise to be with us to the end of the age mt 28. The essential passages of summa theologica shorter. He is the author of numerous books as well as a popular writer of christian phiosophy, theology and apologetics. He is probably the most brilliant student i have ever taught, and certainly the most interesting. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft, hardcover. 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. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Think of yourselves the way christ jesus thought of himself.
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. The philosophy of jesus by peter kreeft 20070612 peter kreeft on. Is it possible for jesus to be totally human and totally divine at the same time. From a christian perspective, the answer to all four is jesus,booklist. His apology appeals to reason, and his logical arguments in defense of christian faith are compelling. Have you ever been asked what the catholic church believes about.
The father of philosophy analyzes the father of modern philosophy s discourse on method book by peter kreeft. Campbells discussion of the word logos in a theological word book of the bible edited by alan richardson new york. He is an alumnus of calvin college ab 1959 and fordham university ma 1961, ph. Description of the book you can understand the bible. While discussing our current reads, i mentioned peter kreefts recommended. But jesus was a philosopher in a meaningful middle sense, the sense in which confucius, buddha, muhammad, solomon, marcus aurelius, and pascal were philosophers. Kreeft the meaning of the names jesus and christ jesus yeshua or joshua means savior or god saves. Tacelli, sj, twenty arguments for the existence of god you can also access our web page that gives.
Buy a cheap copy of handbook of christian apologetics by peter kreeft. But most of the book is taken up with the philosophy of jesus in the other sense. He first gives an initiation to philosophy and introduces the dialogue form through platos apology in. However, i cant call him professor, as his interviewer does. Jan 10, 2002 throughout, kreeft weaves an intriguing web as he brings socrates closer and closer to a meeting with jesus. Waves and the meaning of all things peter kreeft,socratic logic james v.
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