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“If what Christians say about Good Friday is true,” writes Richard John Neuhaus toward the beginning of his new book, “then it is, quite simply, the truth about everything.” Numerous writers and composers have been captivated by the suggestiveness of the Seven Last Words; Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvo?rák composed major works around them, and such writers as James Joyce, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Dylan Thomas, and Samuel Beckett return to them again and again. But Richard John Neuhaus's sustained exploration of these utterances is something altogether different. Through them he plumbs the depths of human experience and sets forth the central narrative of Western civilization—the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ—in a way that engages the attention of believers, unbelievers, and those who are not sure what they believe.Was it necessary for Christ to die? Is it necessary that we suffer and die? If so, why? What is the connection between the undeniable fact of evil in the world and some ultimate justice? Does justice require punishment and, if so, how can it be just that the one person who was not guilty should suffer such a cruel death? In a culture devoted to pleasure and the avoidance of suffering is it possible that bad things are somehow redemptive? Neuhaus invites the reader into a spiritual and intellectual exploration of the dark side of human experience with the promise of light and life on the far side of darkness.

Focusing on Thomas Aquinas's spirituality, this sequel delves into the theoretical foundations of his thought. Torrell meticulously analyzes Aquinas's writings, providing insights into his perspectives on nature, the individual, human society, and politics, all while emphasizing the ultimate goal of communion with God and others. This comprehensive exploration enhances the understanding of Aquinas as a theologian and spiritual guide.

The book explores the concept of the "naked public square," highlighting how religious values have been systematically excluded from American public discourse and policy-making. The author argues that secularism has effectively marginalized these values, despite the fact that a majority of Americans hold deep religious beliefs. This exclusion raises questions about the true nature of public policy and the values that underpin it, challenging readers to reconsider the role of religion in the public sphere.

In this book Father Neuhaus provides an account of the proceedings of the Synod that is both insightful and entertaining.

Gedanken auf dem Totenbett Die „Letzten Dinge“ persönlich erlebt Richard John Neuhaus, einer der profiliertesten Katholiken der USA, war durch eine schwere Krebserkrankung und zahllose Operationen soweit, daß er nicht mehr leben wollte. In diesem Buch erzählt er, warum er an der Grenze zum Tod dennoch das Leben wählte. Die Schilderung seiner persönlichen Erfahrung bezieht philosophische, psychologische und naturwissenschaftliche Aspekte, Poesie, Literatur und Theologie mit ein.