Character of Virtue by Stanley Hauerwas
Candid wisdom from a renowned theologian on living well
From the fairy godmother's pumpkin coach to Herr Drossel-meyer's nutcracker, godparents have long been associated with good gifts. In The Character of Virtue theologian and ethicist Stanley Hauerwas offers his real-life godson something far more precious than toys or trinkets--the gift of hard-won wisdom on life and the process of maturing.
In each of fourteen letters--sent on the occasion of Laurence Wells's baptism and every year thereafter--Hauerwas contem-plates a specific virtue and its meaning for a child growing year by year in the Christian faith. Writing on kindness, courage, humility, joy, and more, Hauerwas distills centuries of religious thinking and decades of self-reflection into heartfelt personal epistles packed with wit and punch.
An introduction by Samuel Wells--Laurence's father and Hauer-was's friend--tells the story behind these letters and offers sage insight into what a godparent is and can be.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780802875792 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802875793 |
| Title | Character of Virtue |
| Author | Stanley Hauerwas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | William B Eerdmans Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2018-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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