Reviews for Philosophy Teach Yourself

The average rating for Philosophy Teach Yourself based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-08-19 00:00:00 Tony B Jones A good summary of what's been said about Simon Magus over the centuries, his relation to Gnosticism and what his belief might have looked like. I.—The Simon of the New Testament. Acts (viii. 9-24). Text: The Greek Testament (with the readings adopted by the revisers of the authorized version); Oxford, 1881. Now a certain fellow by name Simon had been previously in the city practising magic and driving the people of Samaria out of their wits, saying that he was some great one; to whom all from small to great gave heed, saying: "This man is the Power of God which is called Great." And they gave heed to him, owing to his having driven them out of their wits for a long time by his magic arts. But when they believed on Philip preaching about the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ, they began to be baptized, both men and women. And Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized remained constantly with Philip; and was driven out of his wits on seeing the signs and great wonders that took place. And the apostles in Jerusalem hearing that Samaria had received the Word of God, sent Peter and John to them. And they went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet it had not fallen upon any of them, but they had only been baptized unto the Name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given by the laying on of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying: "Give unto me also this power, in order that on whomsoever I lay my hands he may receive the Holy Spirit." But Peter said unto him: "Thy silver perish with thee, in that thou didst think that the gift of God is possessed with money. There is not for thee part or lot in this Word, for thy heart is not right before God. Therefore turn from this evil of thine, and pray the Lord, if by chance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee. For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity." And Simon answered and said: "Pray ye on my behalf to the Lord, that none of the things that ye have said may come upon me." ()

Review # 2 was written on 2020-04-02 00:00:00 Troy Pribnow Good history and background. It answers questions about the Catholic Church ad its founding that fills many holes that exist in its history. My disappointment rests in the lack of references and footnotes to backup the information.