In Back to Virtue, Peter Kreeft explores the role of virtue in lift, and applies the concept to the Christian faith in his exploration of the Beatitudes and seven deadly sins.
What I found most interesting and thought-provoking was the first half of the book, especially his exploration of Spiritual History. Kreeft shows how Christianity brought together the Greek emphasis on philosophy, and the Hebrew emphasis on morality, and united them as one - under the concept of virtue. He goes on to examine the Renaissance and Reformation as an 'undoing' of this union, and a return to the classical era (Greek/Roman and Jewish, respectively).
A great book that gives you something to think about, as well as apply to your life. ( )
A great, easy-to-read overview of the seven deadly sins... and more important, their seven contrary virtues. Imminently practical and an easy read. ( )
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What I found most interesting and thought-provoking was the first half of the book, especially his exploration of Spiritual History. Kreeft shows how Christianity brought together the Greek emphasis on philosophy, and the Hebrew emphasis on morality, and united them as one - under the concept of virtue. He goes on to examine the Renaissance and Reformation as an 'undoing' of this union, and a return to the classical era (Greek/Roman and Jewish, respectively).
A great book that gives you something to think about, as well as apply to your life. (