Ten Lessons From Our Fathers

Wisdom Mediated Through History

Dr James Spiegel, lecturer in philosophy at Taylor University, Indiana provides his take on ten lessons from Great Christian minds. He also provides a brief exposition and citation on why each particular lesson has been so significant. It is worth a read.

The lessons are:

#1—Augustine (5th century): Remember that you are a citizen of another kingdom.
#2—Martin Luther (16th century): Expect politicians to be corrupt.
#3—Thomas Aquinas (13th century): God has made himself known in nature.
#4—John Calvin (16th century): God is sovereign over all, including our suffering.
#5—Jonathan Edwards (18th century): God is beautiful, and all beauty is divine.
#6—Thomas a’Kempis (15th century): Practice self-denial with a passion.
#7—John Wesley (18th century): Be disciplined and make the best use of your time.
#8—Fyodor Dostoevsky (19th century): God’s grace can reach anyone.
#9—Dietrich Bonhoeffer (20th century): Beware of cheap grace.
#10—Alvin Plantinga (21st century): Moral virtue is crucial for intellectual health.
Hat Tip: Between Two Worlds

An interesting exercise would be for each to make up a similar list, with appropriate justification.