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New Books in Christian Studies
Peter Kreeft, "Three Philosophies of Life: Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Songs" (Ignatius Press, 2016)
May 20, 2022
Peter Kreeft, a philosopher, discusses his book 'Three Philosophies of Life: Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Songs' and explores the concepts of life as vanity, suffering, and love. The podcast delves into various theological topics, including the existence of God, the nature of love, and the connection between revelation and the Song of Songs. It also delves into the relationship between knowledge and love, contrasting atheism, pantheism, and theism.
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- The book 'Three Philosophies of Life' analyzes the biblical books of Ecclesiastes, Job, and the Song of Songs, presenting three main philosophies of life: vanity, suffering, and love.
- Suffering should not be avoided or explained away, but embraced as a challenge that invites proactive response, leading to growth, purpose, redemption, and enlightenment.
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Love and Dialogue as the Philosophy of Life
The podcast episode discusses the philosophy of life explored in the book 'Three Philosophies of Life' by Professor Peter Kreeft. The book analyzes the biblical books of Ecclesiastes, Job, and the Song of Songs and presents three main philosophies of life: vanity, suffering, and love. According to Professor Kreeft, life is ultimately a dialogue, and love is the essence of this dialogue. He argues that love and dialogue reflect the nature of God, who is described as a trinity engaged in eternal loving dialogue. The concept of dialogue and love extends beyond human relationships to the divine-human relationship. Professor Kreeft suggests that love and dialogue with God open up possibilities, transcend boundaries, and inspire hope. This philosophy of love and dialogue provides a framework for understanding the purpose and meaning of life.
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