Handbook on Faith, Hope and Love
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| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This introduction emphasizes that true wisdom and proper worship of God are rooted in faith, hope, and love, which collectively form the foundation of a genuine religious life. | 7 |
This part elucidates the nature of faith in God, emphasizing that belief should rest on trust in God's goodness, the Trinity, and the creation rather than on the pursuit of understanding complex worldly elements, which even philosophers have not fully grasped. | 95 |
This part explains that hope, rooted in faith and love, is expressed through the Lordās Prayer and is directed solely towards God, emphasizing dependence on divine aid for both spiritual and temporal needs. | 3 |
This part emphasizes that love is the greatest of the theological virtues, encompassing and surpassing faith and hope, and that true goodness is measured by one's love rather than belief or hope alone. | 5 |