| Spiritual Emotions: A Psychology of Christian Virtues Contributor(s): Roberts, Robert C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802827403 ISBN-13: 9780802827401 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $21.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: An expert in moral and philosophical psychology, Robert C. Roberts here develops an original, up-to-date understanding of human emotions in relation to spirituality and as a basic part of Christian moral character. With an eye on pertinent Biblical texts, Roberts explores emotions as nonsensory perceptions that arise from personal caring and concern. His study culminates with an in-depth examination of six "fruit of the Holy Spirit" emotion-virtues: contrition, joy, gratitude, hope, peace, and compassion. Though Spiritual Emotions is rigorous in its focus on the inner structure of Christian character, it is nonetheless readable and is laced with many narrative examples. The book will be immensely useful for Christian ethicists, psychologists, pastors, and counselors. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth - Religion | Psychology Of Religion |
| Dewey: 248.2 |
| LCCN: 2007009304 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.68" W x 9" (0.66 lbs) 215 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An expert in moral and philosophical psychology, Robert C. Roberts here develops an original, up-to-date understanding of human emotions in relation to spirituality and as a basic part of Christian moral character. With an eye on pertinent Biblical texts, Roberts explores emotions as nonsensory perceptions that arise from personal caring and concern. His study culminates with an in-depth examination of six -fruit of the Holy Spirit- emotion-virtues: contrition, joy, gratitude, hope, peace, and compassion. |
