The Seven Deadly Sins: Jewish, Christian, and Classical Reflections on Human Psychology (Revised)

Author/Contributor(s):	Schimmel, Solomon
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	10/30/1997
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Weaving his argument around the seven deadly sins, Solomon Schimmel explains why psychology must incorporate many of the values of religion if it is to effectively address the emotional problems faced by modern men and women, be they believers or not. Drawing on the psychological insights of the Bible, Aristotle, Maimonides, Aquinas, and Shakespeare, among others, he illuminates the relationship between virtue and psychological well-being and vice and emotional distress. This insightful and fascinating work urges us to master our passions rather than be enslaved by them so that we can become more humane and build a happier, caring society.