Saint Anselm of Canterbury described theology as fides quaerens intellectum–faith seeking understanding. Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, and Carl E. Olson have written a worthy contribution to the understanding-seeking effort: The Most Asked Questions about Faith, Reason, Jesus, and the Bible (Ignatius Press, 2026). The goal of the book is to address essential points and details within the larger contexts of disagreements and debates that have been around for centuries.
Fr. Spitzer is a prolific author, speaker, and more. His previous books include Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles; Science at the Doorstep to God: Science and Reason in Support of God, the Soul, and Life after Death; The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church: A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings; Finding True Happiness: Satisfying Our Restless Hearts; Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life: A Practical Guide to Prayer for Active People; and many more. He is also President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, and was President of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009.
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