Glittering Vices, Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
Glittering Vices, Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
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Glittering Vices
A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies

Author: Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung

Narrator: Nan McNamara

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/18/2019

Synopsis

Contemporary culture trivializes the "seven deadly sins," or vices, as if they have no serious moral or spiritual implications. Glittering Vices clears this misconception by exploring the traditional meanings of gluttony, sloth, lust, and others. It offers a brief history of how the vices were compiled and an eye-opening explication of how each sin manifests itself in various destructive behaviors. Listeners gain practical understanding of how the vices shape our culture today and how to correctly identify and eliminate the deeply rooted patterns of sin that are work in their own lives. This accessible book is essential for any listener interested in spiritual disciplines and character formation.

About Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung

Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung is professor of philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She wrote the "seven deadly sins" entry for the Encyclopedia of Christianity and collaborated with two of her seminary students to develop a high school/college curriculum on the subject.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on December 15, 2014

This is on the short list of books that I recommend for all Christians, a fantastic book.......more

Goodreads review by Jess on January 06, 2025

This book should be required reading for all Christians. I have had this book on my shelf since we studied passages of it in seminary and I'm so glad I finally picked it up to read the entire thing. I've been on a mission lately to learn more about sin in order to be more specific in confessing it a......more

Goodreads review by SK on May 04, 2023

This was so good. 10/10 would recommend. This reflection on the capital vices was refreshing and potent. I read most of it around the time of lent which I found very helpful. This book helped me understand how sinful and ultimately driven by selfishness I am. Which I think is a very good thing. Than......more

Goodreads review by Kyle on April 29, 2021

Fantastic book in the field of Christian virtue ethics. The chapter-by-chapter focus is on one of the seven deadly sins/capital vices, but along the way, DeYoung explores the relationship between sin and grace, highlights the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, counsels fitting spiritual discipline......more

Goodreads review by Francesca on December 22, 2022

This book is a great intro to the vice and virtue tradition. It is well written, easy to follow and understand, and most importantly practical for daily life. The author makes down to earth application while also having a “put off and put on” mentality. She doesn’t just leave you with an understandi......more

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