God and the Art of Happiness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802881922)

Western Christian theology is skittish about happiness. We hope for future, eternal happiness, but we avoid considering happiness in this life as if we suspect such a thing is not allowed. That You May Have Life offers a refreshing interpretation of happiness as a way of life grounded in scripture and the incarnate Christ.

Ellen Charry here reveals how the Bible encourages the happiness and joy that accompany obedience to the Creator, enhancing both our own life and the lives of those around us. This advances the well being of creation, which, in turn, causes God to delight with, in, and for us.

With this original theory of the Christian life, this book will encourage intelligent readers to take part in truly abundant life.

Author: Ellen T. Charry
ISBN-10: 0802881920
ISBN-13: 9780802881922
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2010
Pages: 311
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d