Taking Rites Seriously
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This book is a critical look at how courts, legal scholars, and the academic culture mischaracterize and misunderstand religious beliefs.
Francis J Beckwith Books
Francis J. Beckwith is a professor of philosophy and church-state studies whose work delves into ethics, the philosophy of religion, and law. He critically examines the intricate relationships between faith, reason, and society. With a profound interest in moral and legal questions, Beckwith offers readers thought-provoking insights.
Return to Rome
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A high profile former Evangelical Theological Society president tells the provocative story of his return to the Catholic church and explains how he still considers himself evangelical.
Never Doubt Thomas
- 213 pages
- 8 hours of reading
There are few religious figures more Catholic than Saint Thomas Aquinas, a man credited with helping to shape Catholicism of the second millennium. In Never Doubt Thomas, Francis Beckwith employs his own spiritual journey from Catholicism to Evangelicalism and then back to Catholicism to reveal the signal importance of Aquinas.
Exploring the intersection of religion and liberal democracy, the book addresses the roles of religious citizens and the separation of church and state. It delves into the importance of natural rights and moral law in a secular context. Through a thoughtful examination of political thought, Francis J. Beckwith argues that effective governance can enhance personal and spiritual development, presenting a nuanced perspective on the relationship between faith and politics.