Reflections On Jesus And Socrates

Author : Paul W. Gooch
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300066951
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reflections on Jesus and Socrates written by Paul W. Gooch and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living more than four centuries apart in very different cultures, Jesus and Socrates wrote nothing themselves, but they inspired their followers to set down words that continue to shape Western consciousness. In this deeply personal and provocative meditation, Paul Gooch reflects on enduring themes that arise from the lives of these two pivotal figures: death and witness, silence as the limit of language, prayer, obedience, and love. Focusing on the Jesus of the Gospels and the Socrates of Plato's dialogues, Gooch does not debate the historical realities of either figure, but seeks to understand their fundamental commitments to philosophy and to God, drawing parallels and contrasts that invite deeper reflection upon our own lives and experiences. Throughout this book, Gooch tells and retells the stories of Socrates and Jesus as he examines perennial human issues: why would anyone willingly die? To what do these two martyrlike deaths bear witness? What are the limits of words in explanation and defense? Why was Jesus silent during his trial? Why did Socrates' most powerful apologia fail? What words, if any, work in prayer? Do words work against the fear of death? Out of this philosophical and religious questioning, Reflections on Jesus and Socrates throws new light on these two compelling figures and on the continuing meanings of their stories for us today.

Author : Paul W. Gooch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300146332
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reflections on Jesus and Socrates written by Paul W. Gooch and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout this book, Gooch tells and retells the stories of Socrates and Jesus as he examines perennial human issues: why would anyone willingly die? To what do these two martyrlike deaths bear witness? What are the limits of words in explanation and defense? Why was Jesus silent during his trial? Why did Socrates' most powerful apologia fail? What words, if any, work in prayer? Do words work against the fear of death? Out of this philosophical and religious questioning, Reflections on Jesus and Socrates throws new light on these two compelling figures and on the continuing meanings of their stories for us today.

Author : Joan Arnsteen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692748961
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Socrates, Jesus and Freedom written by Joan Arnsteen and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author discusses the lives of Jesus and Socrates and through comparative analysis explains the parallels of their teaching techniques and philosophies on life. The author came under the spell of Socrates at an early age, following his example and awakening from the amanuensis that, according to Socrates, plagues us all. When she reflected upon the care of the soul and quickening of the spirit that are tenets of Socratic teaching, she became aware of the connections between the teachings of Socrates and Jesus. Socrates taught that the highest purpose of the human being was to care for one's soul and to be a lover of wisdom and by doing so we give birth to intellectual children (ideas) which will become immortal. Jesus taught us to "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor 5:7 The New Inductive Study Bible). Socrates' love for his fellow citizens is evident in the care that he took to guide the ancient Athenians in open conversations that led to the truth. The treasure of our Lord's love for us belongs to each of us as individuals, and belongs to the past, present, and future for all human beings. Follow her as she points to the many similarities between Socrates and Jesus Christ, including the fact that both men never wrote anything down but had a profound effect on their followers - their spiritual influence remains as powerful today.

Author : Peter Kreeft
Publisher : IVP
ISBN 13 : 9780830823383
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Socrates Meets Jesus written by Peter Kreeft and published by IVP. This book was released on 2002-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Kreeft imagines what would happen if Socrates woke up today and enrolled in divinity school. Kreeft's new introduction for this edition highlights the inspirations for the book and the key questions of truth and faith it addresses.

Author : Socrates B. Villegas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jesus Our Peace written by Socrates B. Villegas and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philippine Catholic priest views the country's political scenario.

Author : Christopher Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107123305
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Socrates and Self-Knowledge written by Christopher Moore and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first systematic study of Socrates' interest in selfhood, examining ancient philosophical ideas of what constitutes the self.

Author : Robert Mark Wenley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Socrates and Christ written by Robert Mark Wenley and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a comparison between the lives of the philosopher Socrates and Jesus Christ. The author draws comparisons between the two thinkers and attempts to harmonize their views.

Author : Eric Metaxas
Publisher : Penguin Books
ISBN 13 : 0452298652
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life, God, and Other Small Topics written by Eric Metaxas and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the extraordinary success of the "New York Times" bestseller "Bonhoeffer," Metaxas' latest book offers inspirational and intellectually rigorous thoughts about the great questions surrounding us all today.

Author : Madame de Staël (Anne-Louise-Germaine)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reflections on Suicide, etc written by Madame de Staël (Anne-Louise-Germaine) and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Madame de Staël (Anne-Louise-Germaine)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
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Download or read book Reflections on Suicide written by Madame de Staël (Anne-Louise-Germaine) and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: