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The Seven Habits of the Good Life: How the Biblical Virtues Free Us from the Seven Deadly Sins
Author(s): Kalman J. Kaplan (Author), Matthew B. Schwartz (Author)
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (UK)
- Publication Date: 27 July 2006
- Language: English
- Print length: 136 pages
- ISBN-10: 0742532747
- ISBN-13: 9780742532748
Book Description
Incorporating clinical case studies, the voices of real people, and biblical stories, this book shows how the wisdom of the scriptures can provide us concrete ways of redefining difficult situations and approaching life in a way that strives for fullness, harmony, and balance.
Editorial Reviews
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Original, thought-provoking, and extremely readable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Masterfully gives Biblical answers to 21st century questions. A treasure chest of wisdom packed into this slim, powerful book. — Donna Rosenthal, author of the internationally acclaimed
The Israelis: Ordinary People in an Extraordinary LandKudos to psychologist Kalman Kaplan and historian Matthew Schwartz for allowing the light of biblical wisdom to illuminate the path to the good life, and for doing so with both psychologically informed human sensitivity and captivating story telling. Clergy, pastoral counselors, mental health workers, and lay people of faith all will benefit from Kaplan and Schwartz”s guide to balanced, healthy, purposeful living. — David Myers, Hope College, author of
The Pursuit of Happiness: Who is Happy, and WhyThe authors of The Seven Habits of the Good Life guide the reader to a rebirthing experience for the mind and the body, illustrating what we miss in everyday life. I think it is required reading for all people of any religion; this book is a landmark contribution to our well-being. Individuals worldwide will love the profound teaching of these pages, as they experience inner comfort and improve their relationships with others. — Maurizio Pompili, M.D., University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy and Harvard Medical School
Thoughtful, sensitive, humane, and original, Kaplan and Schwartz offer readers a good dose of a Biblical virtue the world could use more of: wisdom. — David Klinghoffer, senior fellow at the Discovery Institute and author of
Why the Jews Rejected Jesus: The Turning Point in Western HistoryReaders of all backgrounds will greatly profit from the authors” view of the Bible as nothing less than a comprehensive framework of reality. Through their scholarship and skill, it yields ancient wisdom to resolve modern dilemmas. — Rabbi Daniel Lapin, author of
Toward TraditionThought-provoking and substantive―a valuable application of timeless Biblical principles to the challenges of contemporary life. — Michael Medved, nationally syndicated radio host and author of
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