The Seven Deadly Sins

In Erwin Fahlbusch (ed.), Encyclopedia of Christianity. Eerdmans (1999)
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Abstract

In this entry, DeYoung defines the seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices, as a schema for understanding and analyzing sin for Christians interested in self-examination, confession, preaching, and spiritual formation. DeYoung carefully looks at the difference between 'sin' and 'vice' and goes back to the capital vices of the Desert Fathers to draw out the tradition. She also looks at Aquinas's analysis to help articulate how the Christian tradition has used the vices.

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Rebecca DeYoung
Calvin University

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