Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice - Softcover

Deyoung, Rebecca Konyndyk

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9780802871299: Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice
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ISBN 10: 0802871291 ISBN 13: 9780802871299
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014

Synopsis

Julia Roberts on the red carpet at the Oscars. Lady Gaga singing “Applause” to worshipful fans at one of her sold-out concerts. And you and me in our Sunday best in the front row at church. What do we have in common?

Chances are, says Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, that we all suffer from vainglory -- a keen desire for attention and approval. Although contemporary culture has largely forgotten about vainglory, it was on the original list of seven capital vices and is perhaps more dangerous than ever today.

In Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice DeYoung tells the story of this vice, moving from its ancient origins to its modern expressions. She defines vainglory, gives examples from popular culture, explores motivational sources, and discusses other vices associated with it such as hypocrisy and boasting. After exposing the many ways in which vainglory can rear its ugly head, she explores personal spiritual practices that can help us resist it and community practices that can help us handle glory well.

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About the Author

Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung is professor of philosophy at Calvin College. Her previous books include GlitteringVices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies. She has published and lectured on many other vices and virtues, including sloth, despair, envy, gluttony, fear, magnanimity, and hope.

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Publisher
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0802871291
ISBN 13 
9780802871299
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
167
Rating
  • 4.44 out of 5 stars
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