By cris putnam the god who is there in the francis a. The god who is there originated from schaeffers early lectures called speaking the historic christian position into the 20th century. After a unexpectedly long break from my reading and blogging through the complete works of francis schaeffer, 5 volumes we are now into the 2nd volume a christian view of the bible. True spirituality francis shaeffer had been serving as a pastor for over a decade. Together schaeffers works represent a collection on the lordship of christ in the whole of life. Francis schaeffer was a small man whose giant passion for truth, for reality, for god, and for the needs of people made him a key shaper of modern christianity, larger than any label put on him. Schaeffer loved the arts, could recognize aesthetic goodness. He and his wife, edith, founded labri fellowship international. Schaeffer 19121984 authored more than twenty books, which have been translated into a score of languages and sold millions worldwide. Schaeffer 3 editions first published in 1982 not in library. This article is part of the 10 things you should know series. Schaeffer by francis a schaeffer online at alibris. The lordship of christ should include an interest in the arts, writes francis schaeffer.
Rating 35 this series of the complete works of francis schaeffer is certainly a worthwhile. Will logos ever offer the complete works of francis schaeffer. Schaeffer was one of the 20th centurys champions of reasoned faith, recognized internationally for his work on christianity and culture. The complete works of francis schaeffer, 5 volumes. Schaeffers spirituality classics into one ebook for a great value. Schaeffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dr schaeffers lectures and discussions were recorded from the 1960s until his death in 1984.
Schaeffer remarks on this a section in an introduction to francis. His christian faith had been formed in the furnace of the. A christian view of philosophy, culture, the bible as truth, spirituality rooted in christ, the church. A christian worldview 5 volume set 9780891073314 by schaeffer, francis a. John macarthur quotes francis schaeffer in his message. He is best known for cofounding the labri community in. Francis schaeffer a dead, ugly orthodoxy 10 aug let us emphasize again as we have before.
Francis schaeffers own words concerning secular humanism. The dissatisfaction of francis schaeffer christianity today. When francis schaeffer first appeared on the american scene in 1965, evangelicals hardly knew what to make of him. Schaeffer never even planned to write books, but wrote when his lectures and discussion were so well received that books were requested. Karl barth wrote the following letter to francis schaeffer in 1950 that is similar to his response to cornelius van til and assessment of billy graham bergli, oberrieden, september 3, 1950 rev. Escape from reason is a philosophical work written by american theologian and christian apologist francis a. This collection bundles two of popular author francis a. Francis august schaeffer january 30, 1912 may 15, 1984 was an american evangelical theologian, philosopher, and presbyterian pastor. A christian view of philosophy and culture the complete.
A christian worldview 5 book set by schaeffer francis a isbn. A christian should use these arts to the glory of god, not just as tracts, mind you, but as things of beauty. The complete works of francis schaeffer 5 volume set the books of francis schaeffer have marked a watershed in christian thinking and have deeply affected a generation of readers. A christian view of the church the complete works of francis a.
As a result, schaeffer is still a household name in evangelical circles in the states, while being almost unknown in the uk. Karl barths letter to francis schaeffer the postbarthian. It was the first set of books i added to my library after i purchased logos back in 2011. Pt 1 of 2 listen to this important message by francis schaeffer published on sep 30, 20 this message a christian manifesto was given in 1982 by the late christian philosopher francis schaeffer when he. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Francis august schaeffrer was born in germantown, pennsylvania, and became a christian in 1930 at the age of eighteen, and graduated magna cum laude from hampden. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Francis schaeffer the last great modern theologian by david hopkins standing at the melting point the reader may wonder why i would write an article about the last great modern theologian in a. Schaeffer 19121984 authored more than twenty books, which have been translated into a score of. A christian world view of spirituality volume 3 the. Having recently reread many of the works of francis schaeffer, it seems right to list several lessons he can teach biblebelieving christians and others today. The books of francis schaeffer have marked a watershed in christian thinking and have deeply affected a generation of readers. Schaeffer 19121984 became a christian believer at the age of 17, after reading the bible for the first time. For me, personally, he stood head and shoulders above most others because of the way he took god so seriously, people so seriously, and truth so seriously.