Theology and Sanity

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Summary: Theology for the blue-collar man
Review: Frank Sheed, in his wonderful volume THEOLOGY AND SANITY, writes at length upon theological topics which are meant to make a man see the world through the eyes of the Church. Various topics, such as the nature of the Trinity and the Fall of Man, are wonderfully discussed in a few short pages.

Frank Sheed writes in his simplistic style that does not water-down Catholic theology, nor does it present it as something incomprehensible to untrained theologians. Using non-theological terms, Sheed works through many aspects of Catholic theology. A wonderful volume that can be knocked out in a couple of weeks.

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Summary: Every human being should read this masterpiece
Review: I got this book several months ago and have now read it twice. I have also read three of Sheed's other books (Theology for Beginners, To Know Christ Jesus and A Map of Life), and they are also wonderful. Thanks to Sheed, I finally understand my faith! Please see the other 5 star reviews below for more detail.

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Summary: A defense of reason applied to faith. A masterful apology
Review: In an age where philosophy, academia, and society hold religious belief as subrational, Frank Sheed shines as a beacon for those who desire to begin the grave and joyous journey of reconciling faith with reason. His explainations of Catholic theology and the metaphysical realities it upholds prove to be some of the clearest of our time. His explaination of how those realities are translated into practical application,(morality), prove equally lucid. His embarkation into the mystery of the Holy Trinity leaves one with much to meditate upon. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking to understand their Catholic faith. Only a minimum understanding of the Catholic faith is required to follow the author through some of the most complex teachings of the Church. Enjoy!

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Summary: Best overview for the Catholic world view
Review: This is the most comprehensive overview I have read regarding the overall Catholic philosophy. If you are not Catholic, you may be offended by the basic assertion that the Catholic view of the cosmos is the sane view. If you are Catholic, you will be rewarded with a thorough, precise description of Catholic world view. For this purpose, this book is even better than the Catechism.

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Summary: The Catholic view of the universe: an exceptional work
Review: Unlike the previous reviewer, Sheed never lost me, in the beginning or anywhere else. This is, admittedly, the Catholic view of the universe and I don't think Sheed intended it to be anything else. As such, it is much more an exposition and explanation of that view than a defense against various competing views, although there is some of that. So, if you are looking for defenses of the Catholic Christian faith against Buddhism, Islam, Judaism or even specifically contrasted to some Protestant beliefs, you won't find it done here explicitly. If you are a Catholic or are interested in learning more about how this magnificent religion views God and creation, there is no finer introductory work (although Sheed's Theology for Beginners is on the same par as Theology and Sanity, just shorter). I have now read four of Sheed's works and intend to read everything of his I can get my hands on. Two other points: 1. For the Catholic Church's thoughts on other religions, see the Catechism or the Pope's speech Dialogue with Great World Religions on May 19, 1999, or his Encyclical Fides et Ratio for starters, all available on-line. 2. For books on the Catholic argument for the teaching authority of the Church see Jesus, Peter, and the Keys, among many others.