Glittering Vices

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Glittering Vices
Author : Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
File Size : 44,6 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.

Glittering Vices

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

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