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On Hope Kindle Edition

by Josef Pieper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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This is a masterpiece on a forgotten virtue by one of the great Christian philosophers of the twentieth century. Pieper applies the perennial wisdom of Thomas Aquinas to the needs of the present day. Pieper illuminates the entire Christian life through the virtue of hope.

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    70 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Ignatius Press
  5. Publication date
    June 20, 2011
  6. File size
    307 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0057Z87CQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ignatius Press (June 20, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 307 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 70 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
26 global ratings

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grapeguy
5.0 out of 5 stars How we hope
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2009
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This is a very helpful book on looking closely how we see life. It helped me realize how my search for God is a process with many obstacles. The author calls despair a true form of sin, in that we are despairing of how God made us, as well as losing faith in the character of God. He reminds us that we are 'on the way' or 'becoming' Christians. It helped ease a lot of anxiety for me to slow down and take smaller steps in my faith journey. It's a very scholarly and thoughtful book that really brings to light a vague subject for many of us. I wholly recommend it.
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Ryan J Slattery
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear distictions and honestly profound
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016
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This little book is great for two reasons:

1. It's short

2. It's a very clear and profound exposition of one of the most neglected virtues of all.

Be warned, if you aren't into philosophical language, this book will be difficult for you. If you are acquainted with the language, it is among the clearest and razor-sharp reasoned books you'll find. Distinctions are so clear and so well-presented it brings a smile to my face.
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chrisl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020
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Pieper demonstrates how humility and magnanimity go together, and so do hope and fear. Really cute through all the noise that remains constantly prevelant
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DeacBelAir
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014
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One of my favorite books. I re-read it periodically. Josef Pieper writes with tremendous clarity. However it can be like a very rich cheese cake. I need to move slowly and reflect on each sentence
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Valerie J. Mcintyre
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014
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In this book Pieper gives us a masterful, pastoral distillation of Thomas Aquinas' teaching on hope and despair. It is not just an academic summary; the book speaks directly to the heart. It is powerful!
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R. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant but starts off difficult to read
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017
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Brilliant but starts off difficult to read. Once you understand his style and structures, it gets easier. But the thought content is remarkable.
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brenda peralo
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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too theological for me
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016
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Excellent. Book arrived on time and was in great condition. Such a good read!
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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2016
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It never arrived. Money returned.
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