Kreeft, a longtime philosophy professor at boston college, is admittedly an american, but other than that hes the closest living match to lewis. Peter kreeft quotes author of handbook of christian. Peter kreefts most popular book is the god who loves you. Buy handbook of christian apologetics by kreeft, peter, tacelli, ronald k. In an age of hopelessness they call it simply space.
Peter kreeft is a philosopher, theologian, and apologist. Peter kreeft books list of books by author peter kreeft. Jan 19, 2018 in a lecture given at immaculata classical academy, dr. Tacelli, twenty arguments for the existence of god. 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. In twelve short, socratic dialogues peter kreeft explodes contemporary values like success, power and pleasure. Hundreds of answers to crucial questions, and making sense out of suffering, and more on. Tacelli have condensed their popular handbook of christian apologetics, summarizing the foremost arguments for major christian teachings and offering compelling responses to the most common arguments put. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using platos apology both to introduce the whole scope of philosopher and to evoke a personal response.
Peter john kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and the kings college. He describes scripture as a love story and then tells why. Peter kreeft has books on goodreads with 60076 ratings. It attracted not only many students but also many media inquiries. It wont take long for you to understand why his guide to scripture has become a bestseller. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on. Waves and the meaning of all things peter kreeft,socratic logic james v. He is a regular contributor to several christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences, and is the author of over 40 books. 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. The ebook may be read online and is available in pdf format, and the audiobook may be listened to online and is available in mp3 format through this page of the knights of columbus.
Peter kreeft peter kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. Thats why i capitalize his name throughout the book. The pocket handbook to christian apologetics is a concise, informative guide for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. He is a regular contributor to several christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker. The masterful kreeft tackles 16 crucial issues about the deeper meaning of life. Kreeft s socrates reflects what the historical philosopher would likely have made of kants ideas, while also recognizing the greatness, genius, and insightfulness of kant. In a lecture given at immaculata classical academy, dr. I think the two books that best speak to a modern audience regarding the truth of christianity are lewis mere christianity and kreeft and tacellis handbook of christian apologetics. Peter kreeft teaches philosophy at boston college and is the author of scores of books in philosophy and religion, among them, from st. For those not familiar with the author kreeft is a longtime boston college professor, a well known catholic apologist and a prodigious writer with numerous books on various theological and philosophical subjects. Lewis, and cardinal newman, he helps us to understand why truth trumps everything.
He is careful throughout to pick books that are relevant in todays times, formative, and accessible for everyone even if challenging. The forgiveness of sins, by peter kreeft, general editor father john a. Ive made no secret about my love for the logos verbum software. As a theologian, he tackles the tough doctrines of angels, demons, heaven, hell, suffering, prayer and many more, giving the biblical. Philosopher and prolific writer peter kreeft is up to the challenge in this work of popular apologetics aimed at both teens and adults.
Books by peter kreeft author of handbook of christian. In the second half of the book kreeft takes his idea of jesus shockthe lifechanging effect that jesus presence had and has on peopleand explains how this idea is what catholics cherish above all else. Handbook of christian apologetics by peter kreeft alibris. Peter kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. Bibles historical reality, christianity and other religions, and objective truth. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Available in pdf format on this page at the catholic information serviceknights of columbus supreme council. Drawing from the treasured wisdom of such great spiritual thinkers as st. Like the oxford don, kreeft is incredibly prolific, having authored over 65 books people often joke that kreeft writes a new book before breakfast each day. This transcript is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. As catholics we believe that jesus said what he meant and meant what he said.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 each book. He is frequently praised for his writing that is both clear and. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Lewis of catholicism, tackles the tough doctrines of angels, demons, heaven, hell, suffering, prayer, and many more. Three philosophies of life kindle edition by kreeft, peter. The book s godfather was a course i taught at boston college called angels, devils, ghosts, and miracles. As a theologian, he tackles the tough doctrines of angels, demons, heaven, hell, suffering, prayer and many more. Here is a book to help you understand your faith more fully and to explain it to others more winningly. Peter kreeft is a worldrenowned philosopher and bestselling author of over 35 books. Kreeft has written dozens of books explaining and defending the christian faith and catholicism. How many of peter kreefts recommended books have you read. His many bestselling books cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. See all books authored by peter kreeft, including handbook of christian apologetics.
He then records the results of his own wrestling match with god as he struggles to make sense out of this pain. We dont call it jesus shock, we call it the real presence. 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. Read between heaven and hell by peter kreeft for free with a 30 day free trial. Have you ever been asked what the catholic church believes about. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Lewis, as this brilliant new book of his further demonstrates. The subject of their conversation is the question of the identity. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. And he bursts the modern bubbles of agnosticism and subjectivism. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this boo. Kreeft takes the 3000 pages of the summa and condenses them to a little over 500 pages. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason.
Kreeft considers all the fundamental elements of christianity and catholicism, explaining, defending and showing their relevance to our life and the worlds yearnings. Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and has written many fantastic books about the catholic faith, philosophy, current moral issues and more. Peter kreeft observes that our world is full of billions of normal lives which have touched by apparently pointless and random suffering. He is a convert to the catholic church from reformed protestantism. Peter kreeft philosophy and apologetics collection 10. Traditional moral wisdom for modern moral confusion thus far in regards to the publication we now have back to virtue. For gods love is an infinite, shoreless sea we are destined to swim in, surf. Because you are alone now, reading this, just as i am alone now, writing it.
He leaves you richer, wiser and more able to discern what the best things in life actually are. 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. Kreeft takes one of the worlds greatest reference books and adds context and depth to the hundreds of topics covered in the catechism. Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of christianity.
Making sense out of suffering 9780892832194 by peter kreeft. Peter kreeft, professor of philosophy at boston college, is the author of such wellreceived books as between heaven and hell, making choices, socrates meets jesus. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Peter kreefts conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. Peter kreeft s most popular book is handbook of christian apologetics. The inexhaustibility of wisdom literature i have been a philosopher for all of my adult life, and the three most profound books of philosophy that. Peter and paul church, naperville, il dec 10, 2012.
Peter kreeft kreeft, peter used books, rare books and new books. Kreeft calls it the magna carta of philosophy, a timeless classic that is a portable classroom. If only every introductory course were as engaging as philosophy 101 by peter kreeft. Reasonable, concise, witty and wise, peter kreeft and ronald k. An ocean full of angels, socratic logic, the philosophy of jesus, jesusshock, the sea within, i surf therefore i am, if einstein had been a surfer, and summa philosophica. Have you ever been asked what the catholic church believes. Peter kreeft has 3 books on goodreads with 62121 ratings. 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. Also, click here for peter kreeft s recommended philosophy books. Lewis representing christianity and aldous huxley representing pantheismall of whom actually died on the same day. Discount prices on books by peter kreeft, including titles like doors in the walls of the world. Buy a cheap copy of prayer for beginners book by peter kreeft. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and.
Kreeft also provides practical guidance for praying the scriptures every day, allowing the reader to delve into the messages of scripture in a manner that will surprise, delight, and pdf reward. Three philosophies of life kindle edition by kreeft. In an age of hope men looked up at the night sky and saw the heavens. 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. Buy handbook of christian apologetics by peter kreeft online at alibris. Kreeft gives his top two must read recommendations from different categories for a total of 26 books. 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. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Kreeft, peter used books, rare books and new books. Thus, kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the timetested. Other books of interest from servant publications knowing the truth of gods love by peter kreeft with unusual clarity, peter 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. That context produces a deeper understanding and relevance of catholicism in todays world.
The book s godmother was the absolutely fascinated sudden silence i have elicited from my classes every time i have mentioned the subject of angels and demons. This sites featured writing about the ocean of gods love are only a few thimblefuls. The result of their dialogues is a helpful, highly readable, even amusing book, useful for beginner as well as master. Between heaven and hell by peter kreeft book read online. Imagine carrying a library of peter kreeft books in your pocket. The philosophy of jesus peter kreeft ebooks catolicos. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and a noted catholic apologist and philosopher. Youll find links to all the books below the lecture. He instead proposed 26 books, stretched over genres, with another 15 bonus titles. We have many of them in our library and all of them are highly recommended. Atheistic and agnostic writers are aggressively attacking traditional religious beliefs. They include how to be holy, practical theology, back to virtue, because god is real. The book s narrative style makes for a more enjoyable read as well. Catholic information serviceknights of columbus supreme council, 2001.
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