F. J. Sheed Livres

The book features a remarkable blend of Frank Sheed's insightful narrative on the life of Christ and over 100 illustrations from James Tissot's renowned series. These illustrations are thoughtfully arranged to complement Sheed's clear and engaging writing, enhancing the reader's experience. Tissot's dynamic realism, paired with Sheed's masterful storytelling, creates a visually stunning and emotionally impactful portrayal of Christ's life, making it a standout edition for both art and religious literature enthusiasts.

If there are two words that seem not to fit together they are "society" and "sanity." Spend twenty minutes on the freeway or ten minutes reading the newspaper, or ponder the religious and political conflicts in some regions of the world, and you will understand the point. Yet if people are to thrive--to live fully and together in peace-- we must have sanity when it comes to society. And that requires sanity when it comes to thinking about man. Sanity involves seeing things as they really are. Social sanity requires seeing man as he really is--to grasp who and what human beings are and what sort of social arrangements help or hinder human flourishing. In this classic work, Society and Sanity, Catholic thinker Frank Sheed brings his brilliant mind and lucid writing style to bear on the good human society. By explaining perennial truths about human nature based on the wisdom of Catholic social ethics, Sheed's book is as pertinent today with our controversies about love, the nature of marriage, the role of government, the relationship of law and morality and of Church and State, and the duties of the citizen, as when he penned the work over a half a century ago.

The book serves as a guide to understanding life's purpose and the expectations of God, offering insights into the tools and means to navigate life confidently. It emphasizes the importance of being an informed participant in one’s journey, highlighting the joy that can be found in life with God’s support. The author aims to equip readers with knowledge that enhances their experience and prepares them for the transition to the next life.

Theology for Beginners is one of the most outstanding presentations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever penned. After showing how God is Spirit, the author examines God's infinity and man's creation from nothing, and then moves on to the Trinity, the Fall, the Incarnation and Redemption, the Mystical Body, Grace and the Sacraments, and the Last Things. For those to whom these doctrines once seemed formidable, Sheed's is a fresh voice of lucid and carefully reasoned prose. To read Theology for Beginners is to have one's mind awakened to the spiritual realities at the center of human existence. F. J. Sheed was one of the best-known Catholic apologists of the 20th century. He and his wife, Masie, founded the Catholic publishing house of Sheed & Ward. They were also outstanding public lecturers as part of the Catholic Evidence Guild.

Sanity is defined as living in alignment with reality, emphasizing the importance of theology in understanding key aspects of existence. The book is divided into three sections: the first explores the nature of God as revealed to humanity, the second examines the universe and humanity's condition, and the third reflects on how individuals should navigate life in the context of Sheed's contemporary world. This work serves as a guide to grasping essential theological concepts for a meaningful existence.

To jedna z najlepszych, bo najprościej napisanych książek teologicznych. Jest jak brama do bogatego ogrodu wiary chrześcijańskiej. Rzetelna analiza wprowadza wszystkich ciekawych zgłębienia głównych doktryn wiary w świat miłości połączonej z rozumem. Bo jak pisze autor „Miłość, aby była w pełni miłością, i to miłością niezniszczalną, musi wynikać z poznania”. Jej lektura pozwala zaspokoić potrzebę naszych własnych dusz, a także otaczających nas ludzi.