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Blackwell, John, 1953-

Pride : how hospitality and humility overcome the first deadly sin / John N. Blackwell. - New York : Crossroad Pub. Co., c2006. - 160 p. ; 21 cm. - A series of unexpected reflections on the seven deadly sins ; 2 .

The Lord of the rings -- Air of superiority -- Taking inventory -- The snake -- An illusion of invincibility -- The forbidden tree -- God's hospitality -- Head and root -- First test-pushing the limits -- Second test-celebrity -- Third test-power -- Greek hospitality -- Hubris -- Trampling tapestries -- The black hole -- The art of humility -- Taking offense -- Control freak -- The wine of flattery -- A league of my own -- Implementing humility -- Dred Scot -- "Strange fruit" -- Presidential paradox -- Consequences -- Playing God -- Living water -- Tea with God -- Sustaining humility -- Dignity, dialogue, and Sophia.

ISBN: 0824523911 (alk. paper) 9780824523916

LCCN: 2006002977

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA631831 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013426378 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Pride and vanity.
Hospitality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Humility--Religious aspects--Christianity.

LC Class. No.: BV4627.P7 / B53 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 241/.3