Endangered bliss: Reflections on joy and religion
This essay begins with the observation that experiences of intense joy are increasingly absent from the religious lives of many Americans. Examination of the linguistic history of the words "bliss" and "bless" suggests the origins and implications of this loss of joy. A case is m...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[1996]
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 1996, Volume: 35, Issue: 3, Pages: 215-224 |
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Christian Life
B Linguistic History B Religious Life B Discipline Behavior |
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