Healthy Christian minds a biblical, practical, and sometimes philosophical exploration of intellectual virtues and vices / Elmer John Thiessen.
| Author/creator | Thiessen, Elmer John, 1942- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Eugene, OR : Cascade Books, [2024] |
| Description | xv, 205 pages : illustrations (black & white) ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
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| Abstract | We live in polarizing times. In this book Elmer Thiessen dares to suggest that the solution to the deep divides in our contemporary world and in the church is not to be found in more information, more education, more rationality, or more critical thinking. Instead, we need to cultivate intellectual virtues, such as the love of knowledge and truth, intellectual humility, and committed openness. The penultimate chapter treats intellectual virtues that are more relational in nature--intellectual forbearance, fairmindedness, and intellectual courage. The book explores the biblical and theological grounding of each intellectual virtue and reveals its practical importance for our fractious times, making use of concrete examples throughout. Each of the central chapters begins with a questionnaire aimed at promoting self-examination and stimulating reflection about the virtues and vices under consideration. This is a book for the thoughtful Christian reader aimed at transforming the way we think. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-191) and indexes. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issued in other form | Electronic version: 1457302974 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024391827 |
| ISBN | 9798385211128 paperback |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |