Naming Our Sins - How Recognizing the Seven Deadly Vices Can Renew the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Brings together some of the best of the current generation of moral theologians in order to reflect on the classic tradition of the vices. Each chapter takes on a different classical vice, describing the vice, exploring its dimensions in contemporary experience, and moving the reader toward naming specific sins that arise from the vice.

About the author

Jana M. Bennett is professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton. David Cloutier is associate professor of moral theology/ethics at The Catholic University of America.

Summary

Brings together some of the best of the current generation of moral theologians in order to reflect on the classic tradition of the vices. Each chapter takes on a different classical vice, describing the vice, exploring its dimensions in contemporary experience, and moving the reader toward naming specific sins that arise from the vice.

Product details

• Assisted by: Jana Bennett (Editor), Jana M Bennett (Editor), Jana M. Bennett (Editor), David Cloutier (Editor)
• Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780813231631
• ISBN: 978-0-8132-3163-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 226 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Theologie, RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, Religion - Church Life, RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ethics, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Sacraments