02226ctm a22003614a 4500 16130115 20250312110812.0 ta 220722s2010 miu b 001 0 eng 2010010184 9780802860322 (pbk) : $35.00 080286032X (alk. paper) (OCoLC)ocn569508763 DLC DLC YDX YDXCP ZPX CDX TLE JTB DLC BV4647.J68 C43 2010 241/.4 22 Charry, Ellen T. God and the art of happiness / [manuscript] / by Ellen T. Charry. Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub., c2010. xii, 299 p. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index. The Western philosophical heritage -- Saint Augustine of Hippo -- Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius -- Saint Thomas Aquinas -- The modern fate of the doctrine of happiness -- Joseph Butler -- Doctrinal foundation -- Divine commands -- Asherism in the pentateuch -- Asherism in the psalter -- Reverent obedience: the witness of Proverbs -- Eternal life: the witness of the Gospel of John -- God and the art of happiness. "After taking an introductory look at ancient Greek philosophy, Charry surveys the treatment of God and happiness throughout the history of Christian thought, from Saint Augustine through the 18th century. She then explores the biblical vision of happiness in the Pentateuch, Psalms, Proverbs and the Gospel of John, clearly showing how the Bible encourages the happiness and flourishing that accompany obedience to the Creator." Happiness Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines. Obedience Religious aspects Christianity. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg acquire 1 shelf copy policy default acquire 2 shelf copies policy default claim1 2011-01-19 BK rc06 2010-03-18 to Dewey (telework) rd08 2010-03-23 xh16 2011-04-28 Z-CipVer to BCCD xh16 2011-05-26 copy 2 to BCCD 8 12437 12437 0 0 0 0 EGSTL EGSTL CIRC 2025-03-09 0 241.4 Cha 2010 21897 2025-06-30 00:00:00 2025-03-09 BK