In an urbane and persuasive tract for our time, the distinguished Catholic theologian combines a comprehensive metaphysics with a sensitivity to contemporary existentialist thought. Father Murray traces the “problem of God” from its origins in the Old Testament, through its development in the Christian Fathers and the definitive statement by Aquinas, to its denial by modern materialism. Students and nonspecialist intellectuals may both benefit by the book, which illuminates the problem of development of doctrine that is now, even more than in the days of Newman, a fundamental issue between Roman Catholic and Protestant, theologians and nonspecialst intellectuals alike will find the subject of vital interest. As a challenge to the ecumenical dialogue, the question is raised whether, in the course of its development through different phases, the problem of God has come back to its original position. Father Murray is Ordinary professor of theology at Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland. St. Thomas More Lectures, 1. "A gem of a book—lucid, illuminating, brilliantly written. A fine contribution to the current Catholic theological renaissance."—Paul Weiss.

"Including seven previously published essays by C.S. Lewis, as well as notes that describe his reaction to various speakers, and the essays of many other invited speakers, this book puts all five original issues of the Digest into one bound volume. With the help of the Marion E. Wade Center and several copyright holders, the Socratic Digest offers readers an inside look into one of the most important organizations with which C.S. Lewis was involved. Lewis was president of the Socratic Club from 1942 until 1954, when he took a position at Cambridge University and resigned his presidency of the Socratic Club."--Cover