"Jesus The Great Philosopher"

Everyone, from the moment of their birth, desires to live a happy life throughout their lifetime. Furthermore, people have tirelessly sought answers to these existential questions from the teachings of wise philosophers. Throughout history, countless philosophers and sages have continued to explore human happiness, systematizing their thoughts, and forming schools of thought or communities to gradually develop their ideas.

The book "Jesus The Great Philosopher," authored by Jonathan Pennington, explains Jesus as a "philosopher of happiness" who preaches happiness and presents the scriptures as a clear philosophical treatise on "happiness." The author argues that while most diverse philosophical theories that emerged in ancient and modern times partially explain and propose concepts and practices related to human happiness, the scriptures provide a comprehensive explanation and presentation of fundamental answers to the question of "how we can attain happiness." This is achieved through precise analysis of relevant verses in the Old and New Testaments.

The accurate understanding, expression, and regulation of emotions related to this concept of happiness must be cultivated continuously throughout one's life. Ultimately, the author asserts that this is a crucial element in the pursuit of a happy life.

So, how can we attain such happiness? Jesus personally showed his disciples and followers the path to human happiness. To discover it, we must first rediscover the wisdom needed to lead a "good life," and above all, the author emphasizes that the Old and New Testaments contain philosophical "big ideas" described in detail and clarity, chapter by chapter, to address this.

To build a happy life that is born anew every day throughout one's lifetime, efficient management of various types of "relationships" that exist in human life is of utmost importance. In this regard, the scriptures provide a concrete and wholesome solution to a happy new life, not only for Christians but for all people.

As beings who carry many burdens throughout their lives, human beings must live day by day based on the teachings of the "philosopher of happiness" as presented in the concept of a "happy life."

It is the foundation for a life that is harmonious, meaningful, and blooms like a flower throughout one's lifetime.

Solti

September 26, 2023