“Provocative . . . Meilaender makes use of some of the best pagan and Christian reflection on friendship in order to illustrate the persistent tensions between philia and agape.” —Journal of Religion
“A worthy juxtaposition of ancient and modern ideas about both friendship and Christian love.” —Ethics
“A welcome addition to the literature of theological ethics.” —Theological Studies
“Creative and suggestive . . . the quality of analysis of the issues treated make this small volume well worth attention.” —Journal of Religious Ethics
“A superb theological essay addressing the nature and goodness of the particular love of friends.” —The Christian Century