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The God Of Faith And Reason: Foundations Of Christian Theology (Not In A Series),New
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How is it that Christian faith can be said to be in accordance with reason and at the same time to transcend reason? On the one hand, the concordance of faith with reason appears to reduce faith to rational thinking and to natural human experience; on the other hand, the difference between faith and reason seems to make belief unreasonable and arbitrary.In The God of Faith and Reason, Robert Sokolowski treats this theological difficulty not by speaking directly about faith and reason, but through an examination of the Christian understanding of God that focuses on God the creator and the world as created. In so doing, he demonstrates how the Christian concept of God preserves both the integrity of reason and the distinctiveness of faith.Sokolowski begins with a statement of the Christian understanding of God developed in terms provided by St. Anselm, in whose writings the issue of faith and reason surfaces in an historically significant way. He next brings to light the special character of the Christian understanding of God by contrasting it with the pagan understanding of the divine. While pagan and other natural religions see god as the most powerful part of the world, Christianity understands God to be separate from the world, not added to in any way by the act of creating it. This understanding of God and the world lies behind the belief in Creation, and is shown to provide the context for the other Christian mysteries, such as the Incarnation, Redemption, the Church, grace, and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. The author also shows how the Christian understanding of God and the world helps clarify the difference between natural human virtues and the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. In an appendix, he deals with the relationship between political philosophy and Christian revelation, and, through a discussion of the ideas of Leo Strauss, speaks of the place of politics and political reason in Christian belief. Throughout the book Sokolowski employs a method of theology based on phenomenology in order to show how the things of Christian faith differentiate themselves from the phenomena given to natural experience.With its insightful, straightforward arguments, The God of Faith and Reason is ideal for use in both introductory and advanced courses in natural theology, fundamental theology, Christian philosophy, philosophy of God, philosophy of religion, and metaphysics.Robert Sokolowski, a priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford, has taught philosophy at The Catholic University of America since 1963. He has written six books and numerous articles dealing with phenomenology, philosophy and Christian faith, moral philosophy, and issues in contemporary science. He has been an auxiliary chaplain at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., since 1976 and was named monsignor in 1993.'Robert Sokolowski, already an accomplished author in the field of philosophy, has now written a sophisticated and profound little book about the frontiers where philosophy and theology, natural reason and Christian faith, overlap and blend into a single harmonious act, whose components can be differentiated by reflective thinking. . . . This book will provide useful clarifications to theologians, philosophers and believers, convinced in principle that religious faith should be reasonable . . . but unclear as to how faith and reason can be blended without collapsing one into the other.'International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The God of Faith and Reason'? A: The book explores the relationship between Christian faith and reason, examining how they can coexist without diminishing each other's integrity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The God of Faith and Reason'? A: The author is Robert Sokolowski, a priest and philosophy professor at The Catholic University of America.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does 'The God of Faith and Reason' have? A: The book contains 194 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: Is 'The God of Faith and Reason' suitable for beginners in theology? A: Yes, the book is ideal for both introductory and advanced courses in natural theology and philosophy.
- Q: What kind of approach does Sokolowski use in his writing? A: Sokolowski employs a method based on phenomenology to differentiate Christian faith from natural experience.
- Q: Does the book address the relationship between faith and political philosophy? A: Yes, there is an appendix that discusses the relationship between political philosophy and Christian revelation.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the Christian understanding of God, Creation, the differences between natural and theological virtues, and the mysteries of Christian faith.
- Q: Is this book recommended for theologians and philosophers? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights that can clarify the relationship between faith and reason for theologians and philosophers.