The betrayal of charity :

Levering, Matthew, 1971-

The betrayal of charity : the sins that sabotage divine love / Matthew Levering. - Waco, Tex. : Baylor University Press, 2011 - x, 219 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-208) and indexes.


Is charity violent? -- Hatred and the God of Israel -- Sloth and the joy of resurrection -- Envy and God-reliance -- Discord, contention, and ecclesial peace -- Schism and liturgical mediation -- War and the interpretation of Scripture -- Scandal, scapegoats, and spiritual downfall.


9781602583566 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1602583560 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.


Charity.
Sin--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

BV4639 / .L44 2011