The questions that kreeft explores range from, is faith reasonable. Because god is real by peter kreeft overdrive rakuten. Lewis for the third millennium, fundamentals of the faith, catholic christianity, back to virtue, three approaches to abortion, and the philosophy of tolkien. Tacelli, twenty arguments for the existence of god.
Peter kreeft books list of books by author peter kreeft. How many of peter kreefts recommended books have you read. No writer in history, claims kreeft, is a more effective christian apologist and evangelist to todays uprooted, confused, secularized pagans inside and outside the church than pascal. Because god is real sixteen questions, one answer how to.
A book by book guide for catholics 1992 socratic logic 2005 a textbook on classical logic. Kreeft states that the story of mankind is a real story, and a story needs an author. There is only one god, not three, but this one god is the three persons, the father, the son, and the holy spirit. They include practical theology, back to virtue, because god is real, you can understand the bible. His many bestselling books cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. This article is adapted from the book ask peter kreeft, available from sophia institute press. This book lists 100 of the most interesting questions he has ever been asked, and. He is a regular contributor to several christian publications, is in wide demand as a. The bible should be read in gods presence and as the unfolding of his mind.
A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. As always, kreeft is insightful, inspiring, and entertaining. 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. The masterful kreeft tackles 16 crucial issues about the deeper meaning of life. Peters kreefts thoughts on angels in the modern era. Sixteen questions, one answer 2008 i surf therefore i am 2008. 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. The story is literally a matter of life or deatheternal life or death. Peter kreeft has given thousands of lectures around the country to engaged, thoughtful, curious university and church audiences and has always made it a practice to allow for as many questions as possible. It is gods revelation, gods mind, operating through your mind and your reading, so your reading is your response to his mind and will. In addition to presenting convincing arguments that god, heaven and souls are real, this book defines joy as deep.
Peter kreeft observes that our world is full of billions of normal lives that have been touched by apparently pointless and random suffering. Peter kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. They include how to be holy, practical theology, back to virtue, because god is real. Peter kreeft has a great explanation for about everything catholic. Peter kreeft recommends 26 books that every catholic should read.
Sixteen questions, one answer by peter kreeft 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Boston college professor peter kreeft has taught philosophy for more than 50 years, and he has given dozens of lectures around the country to university and church audiences. The reasons to believe catholic education resource center. Making sense out of suffering socrates in the city. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics. Kreeft provides thoughtful, lucid, and persuasive answers for believers, unbelievers, and seekers to consider. Peter kreefts conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. Some consider him the best catholic philosopher currently residing in the united states. He instead proposed 26 books, stretched over genres, with another 15 bonus titles. This book is ideal for those exploring faith for the first time, as well as for confirmation and religious education classes.
He is a convert to the catholic church from reformed protestantism. Sixteen questions, one answer by peter kreeft isbn. Sixteen questions, one answer 9781586172008 by peter kreeft. This transcript is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Atheistic and agnostic writers are aggressively attacking traditional religious beliefs. Peter and paul church, naperville, il dec 10, 2012. Here are the most interesting ones hes been asked, and the answers he gave.
Sixteen questions, one answer by peter kreeft atheistic and agnostic writers are aggressively attacking traditional religious beliefs. A christian battle plan for a society in crisis 9780830823161 by peter kreeft. Peter kreeft always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope. Sixteen questions, one answer by peter kreeft online at alibris. A book by book guide for catholics 1990 and reading and praying the new testament. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and a noted catholic apologist and philosopher. If you didnt believe it before, you will after his 54 page explanation body, blood, soul, divinity.
Peter kreeft believes that blaise pascal is the first postmedieval apologist. Because god is real by peter kreeft audiobook download. To subscribe to the national catholic register call 180042230. The above paragraph is certainly the most difficult and mysterious paragraph in this entire book. This book is for anyone who has ever wept and wondered, why. They include how to be holy, practical theology, back to virtue, because god is real, you can understand the bible, angels and demons, heaven. These rare gems are for anyone who wants to significantly increase their experience of gods personalized abundance. Philosopher and prolific writer peter kreeft is up to the challenge in this work of popular apologetics aimed at both teens and adults.
Hundreds of answers to crucial questions, and making sense out of suffering, and more on. He points out that to understand a story, you need more than logic you also need intuition and appreciation. This account of a real and honest personal quest is both engaging and convincing. Because jesus truly is lord and king, and his blood is the strongest force in the universe.
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