Glittering Vices

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Glittering Vices

Author	: Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
File Size	: 47,7 Mb
Publisher	: Brazos Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 02 June 2020
ISBN	: 9781493422166
Pages	: 372 pages

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Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung Book PDF Summary

Drawing on centuries of wisdom from the Christian ethical tradition, this book takes readers on a journey of self-examination, exploring why our hearts are captivated by glittery but false substitutes for true human goodness and happiness. The first edition sold 35,000 copies and was a C. S. Lewis Book Prize award winner. Now updated and revised throughout, the second edition includes a new chapter on grace and growth through the spiritual disciplines. Questions for discussion and study are included at the end of each chapter.

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