The Seven Deadly Sins

by Cunningham, Lawrence S.

• ISBN13: 9781594713408
• ISBN10: 1594713405
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-01
• Publisher: Ave Maria Pr

Summary

Lawrence Cunningham guides readers on a tour of and personal inquiry into the seven deadly sins--their roots in the mystic experiences of the desert fathers, their modern manifestations, and how to supplant these invasive, destructive habits with virtue. Sloth, envy, gluttony, greed, anger, lust, and pride: when and how were they first identified? Who grouped them together? Can we truly resist their pull? Renowned theologian Lawrence Cunningham explores these questions and others in his newest book. He traces the roots of the seven deadly sins to the mystic experiences of the desert fathers, who--in total solitude--experienced and identified these corrupt inner desires as forces that twist us away from God. He offers examples and insights from scripture, Christian tradition, and modern life, helping readers meet each of the seven deadly sins with a corresponding virtue.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Some Gratifying Thoughts on Gluttony	p. 11
Some Pure Thoughts on Lust	p. 21
Some Generous Thoughts on Greed	p. 33
Some Focused Thoughts on Sloth	p. 45
Some Joyful Thoughts on Envy	p. 55
Some Peaceful Thoughts on Anger	p. 63
Some Humble Thoughts on Pride	p. 71
Epilogue: Purity of Heart	p. 81
Notes	p. 109
For Further Reading	p. 111
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