{"product_id":"low-anthropology-the-unlikely-key-to-a-gracious-view-of-others-and-yourself-9781587435560","title":"Low Anthropology – The Unlikely Key to a Gracious","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lighthearted yet high-minded exploration of failure's ability to serve as a gateway to grace. Readers will find this a balm.\"--Publishers Weekly  Many of us spend our days feeling like we're the only one with problems, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others.  In Low Anthropology, popular author and theologian David Zahl explores how our ideas about human nature influence our expectations in friendship, work, marriage, and politics. We all go through life with an \"anthropology\"--an idea about what humans are like, our potentials and our limitations. A high anthropology--thinking optimistically about human nature--can breed perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, and resentment. Meanwhile, Zahl invites readers into a biblically rooted and surprisingly life-giving low anthropology, which fosters hope, deep connection with others, lasting love, vulnerability, compassion, and happiness.   Zahl offers a liberating view of human nature, sin, and grace, showing why the good news of Christianity is both urgent and appealing. By embracing a more accurate view of human beings, readers will discover a true and lasting hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. The Problem of High Anthropology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Shape of Low Anthropology\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2. Limitation: Or, Modesty Is the Best Policy\u003cbr\u003e3. Doubleness: Or, Can't Stop Won't Stop\u003cbr\u003e4. Self-centeredness: Or, Control Freaks Anonymous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Mechanics of Low Anthropology\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e5. How We Avoid Low Anthropology\u003cbr\u003e6. The Fruit of Low Anthropology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Life of Low Anthropology\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e7. Low Anthropology and the Self\u003cbr\u003e8. Low Anthropology in Relationships\u003cbr\u003e9. Low Anthropology in Politics\u003cbr\u003e10. Low Anthropology in Religion\u003cbr\u003eConclusion","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49410403795287,"sku":"9781587435560","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/low-anthropology-the-unlikely-key-to-a-gracious-view-of-others-and-yourself-9781587435560","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}