Explore the roots of sin and the path to spiritual clarity.
This authoritative edition presents a clear, practical look at seven core sins and how they shape everyday life, guilt, and repentance.
Drawing on long-standing church teaching and historical forms of absolution, the work traces how pride, envy, anger, and other vices arise, and why addressing their roots matters for personal growth. It also considers how confession is used in practice, offering a balanced view of its benefits and the safeguards meant to protect holiness.
- Identify the seven root sins and how they connect to thoughts, words, and actions.
- See how humility, love, and disciplined spiritual practice counter these sins.
- Learn how traditional forms of absolution and private confession have evolved.
- Understand the historical sources that shaped these ideas and how they apply today.
Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, nonjudgmental guide to self-examination and spiritual renewal.