Ron has written three books that articulate Christian values:
“Am I Your Son” is a credible novel about the life of Jesus Christ. It combines 1st century culture and history with 21st century knowledge to project a more complete understanding of his life and mission.
He is portrayed as a creative, charismatic, intelligent and interesting persona. His thoughts and actions are influenced by local customs and Roman oppression. We get to know all of the main characters as tangible personalities. They have a perfectly natural relationship with Jesus. The narrative is both credible and logical. Descriptions of geography, buildings, and villages, along with a discussion of first century medicine, cultural influences and historic events lend context to the story.
To his peers, Jesus was often considered to be a heretic. But with God’s help he launched a theology and philosophy that influenced the progress of western civilization for centuries. Those of us who believe in the moral power of Christian Theology know the message of Jesus Christ is just as relevant today as when God gave it to him.
“Am I Your Son” can be viewed as a companion text for Summa 21.
https://summa-21.blogspot.com/p/am-i-your-son-is-novel-about-life-of.html
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Summa 21, the natural theology of a 21st century Christian, is a passionate book about Christian Theology and philosophy.... It is compatible with contemporary human knowledge.
The discussion is creative, disruptive, and credible. Summa 21 explores the subjects of truth, reality, alternative dimensions, multiple universes, the relationship of science and theology, our quest to understand the nature of God, and how we make a conscious connection with the spiritual. Summa 21 examines our traditional beliefs about evolution, creation, hell, and heaven; concludes our popular beliefs are illogical; and presents several concepts to align our ideas with existing knowledge. Summa 21 discusses several contemporary questions about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and provides a comprehensive description of 21st century Christian values. The issues and questions are tackled head-on, without reservation.
It's the 21st century. Christians are being challenged to establish a reasonable consistency between the doctrines of theology and accumulated human knowledge. Creative science must come together with enlightened theology. Let us combine our perception of natural law with the revelation of God's wisdom. It is time for a renaissance of Christian Theology that transcends the limitations of ancient convention.
https://summa-21.blogspot.com/p/summa-21.html
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“The Angels’ Footpath” is a novel about a 21st century man who develops a telepathic connection with heaven. The drama unfolds in an era of political oppression and economic chaos. An infant with a special gift is born into this growing cultural turmoil. We follow his life and share his experiences. He encounters heart breaking tragedy. His self-confidence is restored by the wisdom of a stranger. He struggles to build a little business. The government takes it away. With the help of his friends and the love of a compassionate woman, he overcomes adversity and becomes a recognized prophet. We witness his wonderful transformation and the power of his unique gift. He reveals a contemporary message of faith, demonstrates the reality of spiritual transcendence, and shows us a way to heaven - The Angels' Footpath.
Let us unite our perception of the physical with our experience of the spiritual.
https://summa-21.blogspot.com/p/the-angels-footpath.html
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More about Summa 21
Summa Theologica was an instructional guide for theology students, seminarians and literate laity that summarized 13th century Catholic Church theology and practices. It was written by Thomas Aquinas, 1225–1274, who was a Dominican friar, priest, scholastic theologian and philosopher. A full edition of his monumental work was finally printed by Michael Wenssler of Basel in 1485.
· Summa Theologica summarizes 13th century Catholic Church theology and practices.
· Summa 21 summarizes a 21st century Christian theology and philosophy that is compatible with contemporary human knowledge.
Natural theology and contemporary science are complimentary approaches to the discovery of the physical and not physical attributes of the Cosmos within which we exist. Linking natural theology with contemporary science provides a holistic way to integrate our pursuit of reality – both the physical and the not-physical - through the discovery of credible evidence.
... Let us come together and share our ideas.
Ron
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