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SPIRITUAL EMOTIONS IBD

EERDMANS
07 / 2007
9780802827401
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Sinopsis

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. ThougháSpiritual Emotionsáis 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.