How did God create the world around us so that we can understand Him?God created the universe so that the human mind could naturally come to a knowledge of Him by observing our surroundings. But how exactly does this happen? How can we be sure that there is a spiritual reality underlying everything or that one even exists at all?Following upon the first volume, Logic, which teaches the student how to think well, Philosophy of Nature seeks to help man understand how to view the material universe that surrounds him and to see the order that God has instilled in it. The basic concepts of matter, form, and motion are addressed so that the modern attacks upon each one's existence can be repelled. Nearly every philosophical error of modernity stems from a misunderstanding of the material world; this bad philosophy of nature has led to catastrophic conclusions that deny the spiritual world and prevent a right view of things according to the mind of the saints, the Church, and God Himself.Understand the Church's explanation of how the material world around us exists according to the philosophy of Saint Thomas, and deepen your understanding of the "first book" that God wrote-the material universe-so that we can see His mark in every aspect of creation.

Logic is the art of thinking well. Are you trained in it?In a world where questionable decisions and ill-founded thinking prevail, logic is needed now more than ever before. With this short, succinct, and concise primer on this elementary skill, TAN Books is pleased to present to those beginning their journey in philosophy with this text on the basis of all reasoning: logic. Intended to give the basics on this art that produces clarity, sanity, and defense against irrational arguments, Logic guides the student through the principles needed in clear-thinking to encounter and work through difficulties in an increasingly complex world. Having the tool of logic is the way to prime the intellect in pursuit of truth and enable the soul to live as one who is truly free. Logic is the first of four volumes in the Foundations of Wisdom series by TAN Books and is designed to take the student from the foundational principles of rational thinking so as to give him the formation to discover the truth and defend against error.

;There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world (John 1:6-9).This world into which St. John was born was dark on all sides, and yet John was not overcome by the darkness. St. John was instead a shining lamp which dispelled the darkness and began to reform a world that had been deformed by sin.Saint John the Baptist: Priest, Prophet, and Martyr shows how, through Divine Providence, one man was uniquely destined to pave the way for the coming of Christ. In a world steeped in darkness, St. John emerged as a beacon of light, challenging the Pharisees and Sadducees and pointing those around him to ;make straight the way of the Lord.;Unlike political or economic leaders, John sought no earthly power or wealth. Instead, he lived a life of simplicity and profound spiritual strength, guiding people to God through the desert, away from the corruption of the world. In a land dominated by Roman rule and religious tension, St. Johns unwavering faith and courage brought hope to a people yearning for salvation. Explore how this humble prophet became a spiritual epicenter, preparing the way for the Messiah and transforming a world in desperate need of redemption.