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Faith, Hope, Love Paperback – March 1, 1997

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This volume, three separate books in one edition, is a collection of Josef Pieper's famous treatises on the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love. Each of these treatises was originally published as a separate work over a period of thirty-seven years, and here they are brought together in English for the first time.

The first of the three that he wrote, On Hope, was written in 1934 in response to the general feeling of despair of those times. His "philosophical treatise" on Faith was derived from a series of lectures he gave in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His most difficult work, one that he struggled with for years - and almost abandoned - was his work On Love. Pieper now feels that this is the most important book he has written. He discusses not only the theological virtue of caritas-agape, but also of eros, sexuality, and even "love" of music and wine.

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298 pages
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English
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Ignatius Press
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March 1, 1997
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5.37 x 0.74 x 8.13 inches
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0898706238
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978-0898706239
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Josef Pieper, perhaps the most popular Thomist philosopher of the twentieth century, was schooled in the Greek classics and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. He also studied philosophy, law, and sociology, and he was a professor at the University of Munster, West Germany. His numerous books have been widely praised by both the secular and religious press.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ignatius Press; Revised edition (March 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0898706238
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0898706239
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.37 x 0.74 x 8.13 inches

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Steve

Kindle version a disappointment

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020

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This is a five-star book but the review is three-star for the Kindle version. It's too barebones, without even a linked table of contents, so navigating through it is annoying. There are no indications of paper version page numbers for those who wish to create an academic citation. I wanted it in a hurry, so went for the Kindle version, but I have a paper copy on the way for future reference. It's too bad when a Kindle version is so poorly done but a substantial price is charged for it anyway.

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You Really Need Both Books

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2003

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I first came into contact with this work because it was a required text for my seminary class on ethics. Pieper was a first rate German philosopher and expert on the works of St. Thomas Aquinas.
If you study this book, Faith, Hope, Love (the three theological virtues), along with his other book, The Four Cardinal Virtues (fortitude, temperance, justice, prudence), you will have a wonderful primer on ethics from a classical perspective. I especially enjoyed his section on love. It is one of the best treatments of the subject I have read.
One word of warning is in order. Philosophy is not light reading. I know, it was one of my majors. Philosophy written in German and translated into English produces a book that is not for the timid. If you are willing to take on the challenge, more power to you. It is worth the effort, but you should know what you are getting into before you put down your money. This is a book for those who want to think and wrestle with ethics. It is not for everyone.

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Margaret K.

Deeply Captivating Book

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019

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This book explores all realms of what being a Christian is. Captivating and academic a book that is a read and re-read.

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TheppinTop Contributor: Writing

Readable - Every Person's Book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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You cannot go the theologians for an understanding of faith, hope, and love. You must go to the Christian philosopher. All I can tell you is that unless you plumb the depths of these three words, you will never fully grasp the meaning of I Corinthians 13. The book is rich in material and is an invaluable aid for anyone teaching Bible class. This work of Josef Pieper, to use another man's words, is good beyond hope! Not only that, his writing is within reach of most adult readers - unlike some of the other German writers who write only for their peers. This is every person's book! Use it with his other books, The Four Cardinal Virtues and The Truth of All Things. You'll never lend this book. Never.

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John Mesarch Jr

Best philosophical treatment available.

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018

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Simply the best, most understandable philosophical treatment of these three theological virtues.

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Connor

Essential

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016

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This book should be the go-to for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Theological Virtues! It is an essential work for fleshing out the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas. It helps bridge the gap between medieval scholasticism and modern thinking.

Any man who can quote from both St. Thomas Aquinas and C.S. Lewis is good in my book!!!

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B. J. Oleniacz

An amazing meditation on goodness for serious Christians

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2013

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Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

To fulfill this verse, read this book and think about it. It will fill your mind with "the most excellent way" (1 Cor 13) in life and open up the true meaning of God's command to love Him, love ourselves and our neighbor the same, and to love our enemies.

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David

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018

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Great and fairly easy read for an overview of the theological virtues.

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