Stanley Hauerwas is one of today's greatest theologians, but like many of us, he is also a godparent. In this very special collection he invites us to share in fifteen letters to sent to his godson, Laurence Wells. Each letter, sent on the anniversary of Laurence's baptism every year, distills years of self-reflection and religious thinking into heartfelt notes packed with wit, warmth and verve. The letters explore what makes a happy, fulfilled life: kindness, courage, humility, joy, friendship, simplicity, humour, generosity and faith. An introduction by Samuel Wells-Laurence's father-tells the story behind these letters and offers insight into being a godparent.
| ISBN: | 9781786220707 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2018 |
| Author: | Stanley Hauerwas |
| Publisher: | Canterbury Press an imprint of Hymns Ancient & Modern |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Christian life and practice Religious instruction Theology |
Stanley Hauerwas is one of today's greatest theologians, but like many of us, he is also a godparent. In this very special collection he invites us to share in fifteen letters to sent to his godson, Laurence Wells. Each letter, sent on the anniversary of Laurence's baptism every year, distills years of self-reflection and religious thinking into heartfelt notes packed with wit, warmth and verve. The letters explore what makes a happy, fulfilled life: kindness, courage, humility, joy, friendship, simplicity, humour, generosity and faith. An introduction by Samuel Wells-Laurence's father-tells the story behind these letters and offers insight into being a godparent.
The Character of Virtue features in the following genres: Christian life and practice, Religious instruction, Theology
The Character of Virtue is available in Hardback, Paperback
The Character of Virtue was written by Stanley Hauerwas and published by Canterbury Press an imprint of Hymns Ancient & Modern
The Character of Virtue has 192 pages