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The Christian Platonism Of Simone Weil

University of Notre Dame Press, 2004

"Anyone interested in Simone Weil will want, and need, to read this superb collection." ?Diogenes Allen, Princeton Theological Seminary "These essays?some written by leading specialists in Simone Weil's thought, others by prominent theologians and philosophers of religion?are especially valuable not only for elucidating Weil's reading of Plato but also for showing what one or another form of Christian Platonism can mean for us today." ?James ...

Philosophy for Understanding Theology, Second Edition

6 reviews
Diogenes Allen, Eric O. Springsted

Westminster John Knox Press, 2007

Outstanding
Allen, of Princeton Theological Seminary, writes here of the interrelatedness of philosophy and theology within the history of Christian thought and ideas. He covers the important influence of philosophical thinking on theology from the early years with Plato and Aristotle up to today. A must read for all serious about maturing in their theology. A very helpful book for those wanting to begin ...

Primary Readings in Philosophy for Understanding Theology

3 reviews
Diogenes Allen

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 1992

amazing!
This is a fabulous text paired with its companion volume, Philosophy for Understanding Theology. The editors' selections of text well highlight and enrich the material covered in the other text. These two texts are a must own for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the philosophical roots and contexts of theology.

Spirit, Nature, and Community: Issues in the Thought of Simone Weil (Suny Series, Simone Weil Studies)
Diogenes Allen, Eric O. Springsted

State University of New York Press, 1994

The Act of Faith: Christian Faith and the Moral Self
Eric O. Springsted

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002

Simone Weil (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)

1 review
Simone Weil, Eric O. Springsted

Orbis Books, 1998

Excellent introduction
Simone Weil was, among other things,a mystic,philospher,worker,intellectual and, in an odd way, a martyr. Her philosophy is dense,often lending itself to repeated readings. Her concepts are difficult,though worthwhile to say the very least. Simone Weil writings in this volume,which are very well edited by Eric O. Springsted{the president of the simone weil society},are from the later period of ...