Tempting Fire
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Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh, Revised Edition
Visionary theologian and award-winning author Matthew Fox challenges traditional perceptions of good and evil by offering a new theology that lays the groundwork for a more enlightened treatment of ourselves, one another, and all of nature. In this revised edition with a luminous foreword by Deepak Chopra and a new preface that brings the book up to date with the cataclysmic events of the new millennium, Fox illustrates how, contrary to mainstream church doctrine, flesh is the grounding of spirit. Fox argues that our culture has concentrated far too much on transgressions of the flesh while failing to take into account its sacredness. Artfully weaving together the wisdom of East and West, he considers Thomas Aquinas's definition of sin as "misdirected love" and applies parallels between the Eastern teachings of the seven chakras and the Western teachings of the seven capital sins. Fox explains how the chakras teach us to direct the love-energies we all possess and proposes seven positive precepts for living a full and spirited life. He invites us to change the way we think about sin and asserts that we can combat and transform evil through love, generosity, letting go, and creativity. Crafting a blueprint for social change, Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh points the way toward a deeper and more compassionate way to live while eloquently revealing the means to confront evil both within and without. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Temptation on Trial
"I'd like to introduce you to my future wife!" When Livvy decided to confront Leon in his boardroom, she didn't expect him to turn the tables on her and announce their engagement to his colleagues! Of course, she couldn't possibly accept his outrageous proposal—or could she? After all, if she married Leon, Livvy's dreams had every chance of coming true. But then she started to live with him…and Livvy wondered if she could afford to pay the price Leon demanded!