{"product_id":"the-lies-of-our-time-anthony-esolen-9781644138021","title":"The Lies of Our Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e The genius of Anthony Esolen, dubbed \"the best writer in America,\" again shines through in these pages. Esolen deftly weaves together literature, history, and contemporary examples to masterfully reveal objective truth to a culture assailed by one fusillade of lies after another. In these incisive pages, containing fresh, logical insights about belief in God, you will rediscover beauty and reason in your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through captivating stories and pearls of wisdom, you will see common threads that will lead you to a deeper sense of gratitude, awe, and wonder about the sacredness of life. Thus renewed, you will be empowered to share the liberating truth of God's love with others. You will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The two conditions to which refusal to believe in God conforms us \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The evils that result from a utilitarian rejection of absolute values \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Seven lies in contemporary society -- and the truths that they attempt to hide \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How you can become more discerning to detect the language of lies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ways in which beauty is illuminating and reflects the truth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The dangers of experiments against reality (e.g., with sexual relations, gender, etc.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e You will be edified by unvarnished real-world examples of authentic community building (and tearing down) in families, schools, and society. In addition, you will find out what equality \u003ci\u003ereally means\u003c\/i\u003e in education and relationships as well as how to grow in \u003ci\u003etrue\u003c\/i\u003e obedience and virtue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Esolen includes a special reflection on the Ten Commandments and how they relate to your life \u003ci\u003epersonally\u003c\/i\u003e today. He reveals numerous oxymorons inherent in society's advancement of feminism and wars against organized religion, sound schooling, health care, and manliness -- all while elevating your ability to sift through misinformation and distorted statistics. Whether using examples from miracles, philology, or math, he will help restore your belief in the transcendent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Esolen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1644138026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644138021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.70w x 1.10d","brand":"Anthony Esolen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44616911847679,"sku":"9781644138021","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_832a7e61-eeb6-4d25-86c3-b69b82450477.jpg?v=1703023012","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lies-of-our-time-anthony-esolen-9781644138021","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}