Love Is Stronger Than Death

by Peter Kreeft

Book Overview

In one of his most penetrating books, Kreeft ponders the meaning of a terminal illness we all have: death. The three vital questions of Life, Death, and God are approached through a variety of human experiences. Kreeft's book is a new statement of the Christian vision: the meaning of our existence, and of death, is the fulfillment of our deepest desire for the infinite joy and love of God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898703921
• ISBN13: 9780898703924
• Release Date: March 1992
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 131 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Death Unmasked

Death is mysterious. It is also threatening. It is important enough on its baring in life, not only for its seeming finality, but also for the way it molds our lives. Peter J. Kreeft is always very perceptive and concise to take on such a weighty topic. The confidence by which he spins the aspects of one of life's darkest realities is understandable. He concretely outlines each of Death's attributes and often personifies it, and then elaborates on the ramifications it has on our development. The scope of psychology and religion are ably drawn from throughout. And, it is eccumenical. Although Kreeft is a devout Catholic scholar, he isn't without other related resources: He can draw from Eastern religion, the Bible, philosophy, and literature. By demystifying Death personified, he provides not only insight but healing as well. "Death where is thy sting?" is a popular quote for Christians. Kreeft doesn't take it out, and Christ Himself conquered it, but Kreeft certainly takes a lot of the fear and finality that Death often unnecessarily provides. Death unmasked isn't still harmful, but it is a lot easier to live with after this reading. One of the best tasks an author can do with death is to dethrone it and make it into a transitional tool. Here Kreeft is an expert. Insightful and accessible, Peter Kreeft grapples with the universalities of one of life's true conundrums in a way that sets us all free. Subjectively, this is his best work, but Kreeft is prolific and this reviewer is a bit perfunctory in rendering any such judgment, yet. Highly recommended.

Death Unmasked

Death is mysterious. It is also threatening. It is important enough on its baring in life, not only for its seeming finality, but also for the way it molds our lives. Peter J. Kreeft is always very perceptive and concise to take on such a weighty topic. The confidence by which he spins the aspects of one of life's darkest realities is understandable. He concretely outlines each of Death's attributes and often personifies it, and then elaborates on the ramifications it has on our development. The scope of psychology and religion are ably drawn from throughout. And, it is eccumenical. Although Kreeft is a devout Catholic scholar, he isn't without other related resources: He can draw from Eastern religion, the Bible, philosophy, and literature. By demystifying Death personified, he provides not only insight but healing as well. "Death where is thy sting?" is a popular quote for Christians. Kreeft doesn't take it out, and Christ Himself conquered it, but Kreeft certainly takes a lot of the fear and finality that Death often unnecessarily provides. Death unmasked isn't still harmful, but it is a lot easier to live with after this reading. One of the best tasks an author can do with death is to dethrone it and make it into a transitional tool. Here Kreeft is an expert. Insightful and accessible, Peter Kreeft grapples with the universalities of one of life's true conundrums in a way that sets us all free. Subjectively, this is his best work, but Kreeft is prolific and this reviewer is a bit perfunctory in rendering any such judgment--just yet. Highly recommended.

Moving!

This is a beautifully written and moving book on death-on being mortal. It is written with depth and soul that few books on death can match. Masterfully written Kreeft indicates that we go thru stages to finally appreciate the value death can have in making us whole persons. Kreeft with finesse has interwoven quotes from literature, mythology, poetry and religion. If you read my other rreviews you will note i dont give out praise easily-but this book was written by someone divinely inspired.

Peter Kreeft's book is a keeper!

Peter Kreeft's aphorisms run from cover to cover. The beauty of his thought will captivate you as you read this book. "Love is Stronger than Death" is subtle in its apologetic, yet Kreeft comes up with profound ideas. This book makes you think about many things that we wouldn't ordinarily think of when we think about death. Usually when people think of Kreeft they think of his "Handbook" or his book "Making Sense out of Suffering". This book is just as valuable as those, only the topic is different. Kreeft does just what he intends to do here.

PETER KREEFT WRITES AS WELL AS C.S.LEWIS

KREEFT,WHO SEEMS TO ACKNOWLEDGE C.S.LEWIS AS HIS MENTOR,WRITES ON A PAR WITH C.S.(AND C.S.IS THE GREAT MIND OF THE 20TH CENTURY WHOSE WORKS HELPED ME LEAVE THE DARK).IF THERE IS ANYTHING MORE IMPORTANT TO US THAN THE QUESTIONS OF GOD AND DEATH I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE. IF THERE IS ANY BETTER TREATISE ON GOD AND DEATH THAN THIS WORK OF PETER KREEFT I ALSO DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS.LOVE IS STRONGER THAN DEATH IS MANDATORY READING FOR EVERONE EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE NOT GOING TO EVER DIE.