Tending the Heart of Virtue sheds light on the power of classic children's tales to shape the moral imagination. This revised and expanded edition includes three new chapters on such stories as Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling, the Grimms' Cinderella, and John Ruskin's The King of the Golden River.
Incarnate Love is a major contribution to both Orthodox ethics and to Christian self-understanding. Completely revised with a new preface and two additional chapters, this work aims to articulate a social ethic that can make sense of the Orthodox experience in the United States, as well as challenge the Orthodox tradition to formulate a new strategy for church and societal interaction.
Exploring the influence of classic children's tales, this revised edition highlights how stories like The Ugly Duckling, Cinderella, and The King of the Golden River can cultivate moral imagination. With three new chapters, it delves deeper into the themes and lessons these timeless narratives impart, emphasizing their significance in shaping character and virtue in young readers.
Exploring the intersection of faith and contemporary society, this work delves into the challenges and transformations faced by traditional beliefs in a rapidly changing world. It examines how orthodoxy adapts to modernity, addressing issues such as secularism, pluralism, and cultural shifts. Through thoughtful analysis, the book highlights the resilience of faith traditions while engaging with philosophical and theological debates, ultimately offering insights into the relevance of orthodoxy in today's diverse landscape.