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God and the art of happiness / Ellen T. Charry.

God and the art of happiness / Ellen T. Charry.
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241.4 CHA
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Record Number 1751759
ISBN 9780802860323
080286032X
Name Charry, Ellen T.
Title God and the art of happiness / Ellen T. Charry.
Published Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2010.
Description xii, 299 pages ; 24 cm
Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-288) and index.
Contents 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.
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."
Subjects Happiness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Obedience -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Unit Reading List Theological Approaches to Wellbeing (PC136-812)
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