Glittering Vices

Glittering Vices
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Publisher : Brazos Press
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9781493422166
ISBN-13 : 1493422162
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Book Synopsis Glittering Vices by : Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung

Download or read book Glittering Vices written by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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