The Depleted Self

by Capps, Donald

• ISBN13: 9780800625870
• ISBN10: 0800625870
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-11-01
• Publisher: Fortress Pr

Summary

Although narcissism may appear dormant in the 1990s, clinical research on narcissism shows that behind a grandiose, exhibitionistic side lies a shame-ridden half of self-loathing, unworthiness, and depression. Capps says that traditional theologies of guilt are unable to address those gripped by shame and makes a case for a different pastoral approach in counseling and ministry.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Whatever Became of Sin?	p. 1
The Narcissistic Self	p. 11
The Deadliest Sins of Our Narcissistic Age	p. 39
Sin in a Shame-Based Theology	p. 71
Expressive Individualism as Scapegaat	p. 101
The Making of the Depleted Self	p. 127
Countering the Jonah Complex	p. 147
Index	p. 171
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