The books godmother was the absolutely fascinated sudden silence i have elicited from my classes every time i have mentioned the subject of angels and demons. He is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college, and an apologist for the faith in the tradition of c. How many of peter kreefts recommended books have you read. Peter kreeft s conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts. The widely read author and philosopher peter kreeft presents a unique book about the important beliefs that catholics and protestants share in common. Not to be confused with the book of the same title by the infamous dan brown the da vinci code, peter kreefts angels and demons is a highly readable and theologically profound study of the catholic view of angelic and demonic beings. Peter kreeft born march 16 1937 is a professor of philosophy at boston college. Combining logical argument with literary narrative, peter kreeft imagines a lively and informative dialogue between these three men about life after death and the claims of jesus. This question is central to all the great religions, kreeft demonstrates, for striving toward holiness, moving toward perfect love, is the whole purpose of life. And after reading peter kreefts book, it was much easier for me to approach the summa theologica for the many intricate passages on angels bad and good. Based on a very popular college course he teaches on this subject, this book responds to the incredible amount of interest in angelic. Not to be confused with the book of the same title by the infamous dan brown the da vinci code, peter kreeft s angels and demons is a highly readable and theologically profound study of the catholic view of angelic and demonic beings.
This book is ideal for those exploring faith for the first time, as well as for confirmation and religious education classes. Also, click here for peter kreefts recommended philosophy books. He has written various books on apologetics, logic, philosophy, and theology. Inspired by christs prayer for unity in the gospel of john and saint john paul iis encyclical. Angels and demons quotes by peter kreeft goodreads. Apologist peter kreeft has heard a lot of questions about angels. This talk was given at holy spirit catholic church in st. Fascinating and upbeat, heaven, the hearts deepest longing thoroughly explores the psychological and theological dimensions of this search for total joy and for the ultimate reality that grounds it. Jan 19, 2018 in a lecture given at immaculata classical academy, dr. Kreeft is a philosophy professor at boston college, and his book making sense out of suffering is a look at the implications of. 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. 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. And now the giants, who have been begotten from body and flesh, will be called evil spirits on earth, and.
There is enormous evidence of ghosts in all cultures we can distinguish three kinds of ghosts, i believe. Kreeft gives his top two must read recommendations from different categories for a total of 26 books. As always, kreeft is insightful, inspiring, and entertaining. He has written a book on the problem of suffering entitled making sense out of suffering. The books godfather was a course i taught at boston college called angels, devils, ghosts, and miracles. He instead proposed 26 books, stretched over genres, with another 15 bonus titles. Discount prices on books by peter kreeft, including titles like doors in the walls of the world. He is a regular contributor to several christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences, and is the author of over 67 books including, the handbook of christian apologetics, christianity for modern pagans and. The god who loves you by peter kreeft audiobook download. We are on a protected part of a great battlefield between angels and devils, extending to eternity. I am always in awe every time i finish one of dan browns books. In response to actual questions many people have asked about angels and demons, wellknown author and philosophy professor peter kreeft separates fact from fantasy and myth from reality as he answers 101 common questions about these spiritual beings. Kreeft separates fact from fantasy and myth from reality and answers common questions about these spiritual beings. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college, and a catholic apologist.
He is a regular contributor to several christian publications and is the author of over 45 books. Heaven, the hearts deepest longing logos bible software. Not to be confused with the book of the same title by the infamous dan brown the da vinci code, peter kreefts angels and demons is a highly readable and. Youll find links to all the books below the lecture. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college and at the kings college empire state building in new york city. This book is sane and solid and at times fun and entertaining. The result of their dialogues is a helpful, highly readable, even amusing book, useful for beginner as well as master. This transcript is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. Peter kreefts conversion to catholicism part 1 a talk given at sts.
What do we really know about them it is a fascinating look at the reality of the supernatural beings that can and do interact with each other, god, and humans. Kreeft gives us scholarly and scriptural answers to our questions about angels and demons. He has compiled his answers, drawn from the bible, traditional church teaching, and the philosophy of thomas aquinas, to 100 of those questions into angels and demons. The everpopular and prolific peter kreeft says that the most important question he has written about is how one becomes holy. By the way, i didnt want to single out just the cracker, so i nailed it to a few rippedout pages from the quran and the god delusion. A major book on the subject of heaven, this expanded edition examines the hunger for heaven that is so strong in all of us. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy, theology and apologetics.
Kreeft provides thoughtful, lucid, and persuasive answers for believers, unbelievers, and seekers to consider. Based on a very popular college course he teaches on this subject. Follow peter kreeft and explore their bibliography from s peter kreeft author page. Please note that theres a very important sacramental side with regards to salvation, centering on baptism 1 peter 3. Looking again at pz myers desecration of the eucharist, we here more, albeit smaller, nuggets of truth. Please consider a donation to help make these talks possible.
Kreeft humbly and patiently answers questions that many modern people have about angels. Kreeft uses insights and experiences of the saints and great spiritual writers throughout history to show what holiness is and how to achieve it. Tacelli, twenty arguments for the existence of god. Apr 10, 20 this talk was given at holy spirit catholic church in st. In a lecture given at immaculata classical academy, dr. 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. And after reading peter kreeft s book, it was much easier for me to approach the summa theologica for the many intricate passages on angels bad and good. He is a regular contributor to several christian publications, is in wide demand as a. He draws inspiration from great minds like socrates, st.
The book of enoch, provides extrabiblical details, and an expository retelling of the etiology for evil spirits. Jan 01, 2008 kreeft provides thoughtful, lucid, and persuasive answers for believers, unbelievers, and seekers to consider. Posts about peter kreeft written by the ubiquitous. It attracted not only many students but also many media inquiries. On november 22, 1963, three great men died within a few hours of each other. Peter kreeft is a professor of philosophy at boston college, as well as a prolific author and speaker. No one other than jesus can forgive us, thats what st. Without our action or invitation, the dead often do appear to the living. Peter and paul church, naperville, il dec 10, 2012. 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. This article is reprinted with permission from peter kreeft. Kreefts socrates reflects what the historical philosopher would likely have made of kants ideas, while also recognizing the greatness, genius, and insightfulness of kant. The book s godfather was a course i taught at boston college called angels, devils, ghosts, and miracles. Even though the main story is fiction, they entertain, teach, and make me think.
However, it is not some weird and new age treatise. Lewis of catholicism, tackles the tough doctrines of angels, demons, heaven, hell, suffering, prayer, and many more. Jun, 2008 from everything you ever wanted to know about heaven, by dr. He says it, is the most important topic i have ever written about. The book is based around a series of 100 questions that people have asked him about the existence of angels and demons. He is careful throughout to pick books that are relevant in todays times, formative, and accessible for everyone even if challenging. Peter kreeft wrote a book twenty years ago that ive just gotten around to reading. In response to actual questions many people have asked him about angels and demons, wellknown author and philosophy professor peter kreeft separates fact from fantasy, and myth from reality, as he answers 100 common questions about these spiritual beings. In fact, i strongly suspect that if we saw all the difference even the tiniest of our prayers to god make, and all the people those little prayers were destined to affect, and all the consequences of those effects down through the centuries, we would be so paralyzed with awe at the power of prayer that we would be unable to get up off our knees for the rest of our lives. Lewiss account of the loss of his wife, and how god deepened his love. Do not neglect hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawaresthats a warning from lifes oldest and best instruction manual.
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