God Seen in the Mirror of the World: An Introduction to the Philosophy of God

by Pierre-Marie Emonet

In a series of three small books, Pierre-Marie Emonet brings the riches of philosophy within reach of all, not just those with the time and inclination to work through erudite philosophical teatises. Having given us The Dearest Freshness Deep Down Things and The Greatest Marvel of Nat ure, Fr. Emonet completes his "metaphysical trilogy" with its pivotal the present study of the being of things and of God. The thinking of a philosopher and theologian is here presented in the language of a poet, as the author invites us to join him as he seeks to explain the relations of our world to God and God to our world.

Genres: Philosophy, Theology

152 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Judson Greene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to baptized Aristotelian metaphysics, perfect being theology, and the logical foundation for Aquinas's Quinque viæ. I don't find this kind of philosophical theology convincing (I just don't buy into most of the presuppositions), but it is an excellent introduction to this kind of thinking. Simply and deeply written. Also nice to read something that weds poetry and philosophy, something not uncommon in the past but rare in the present.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good , short introductory book to Classical Theism and Thomism.