Charry, Ellen T. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, Mich W.B. Eerdmans Pub. c2010 2010 monographic eng

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xii, 299 p. ; 24 cm. "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." 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. by Ellen T. Charry. Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index. Happiness Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines Obedience Religious aspects Christianity BV4647.J68 C43 2010 241/.4 9780802860322 (pbk) : 080286032X (alk. paper) 2010010184 DLC 220722 20250312110812.0 16130115