God and the art of happiness

"After taking an introductory look at ancient Greek philosophy, Charry surveys the treatment of God and happiness throughout the history of Christian thought, from Saint Augustine through the 18th century. She then explores the biblical vision of happiness in the Pentateuch, Psalms, Proverbs a...

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Main Author: Charry, Ellen T. 1947- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan Cambridge, U.K. William. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2010
In:Year: 2010
Further subjects:B Happiness Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines
B Obedience Religious aspects Christianity
B Obedience Religious aspects Christianity
B Happiness Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines
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Summary:"After taking an introductory look at ancient Greek philosophy, Charry surveys the treatment of God and happiness throughout the history of Christian thought, from Saint Augustine through the 18th century. She then explores the biblical vision of happiness in the Pentateuch, Psalms, Proverbs and the Gospel of John, clearly showing how the Bible encourages the happiness and flourishing that accompany obedience to the Creator
"After taking an introductory look at ancient Greek philosophy, Charry surveys the treatment of God and happiness throughout the history of Christian thought, from Saint Augustine through the 18th century. She then explores the biblical vision of happiness in the Pentateuch, Psalms, Proverbs and the Gospel of John, clearly showing how the Bible encourages the happiness and flourishing that accompany obedience to the Creator
Item Description:Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index. - The Western philosophical heritage -- Saint Augustine of Hippo -- Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius -- Saint Thomas Aquinas -- The modern fate of the doctrine of happiness -- Joseph Butler -- Doctrinal foundation -- Divine commands -- Asherism in the pentateuch -- Asherism in the psalter -- Reverent obedience: the witness of Proverbs -- Eternal life: the witness of the Gospel of John -- God and the art of happiness
ISBN:080286032X