The Sickness unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition of Edification & Awakening by Anti-Climacus (Penguin Classics)
In this Christian psychological work, Anti-Climacus explores despair as the sickness unto death, analyzing the self's relation to itself and to God. It offers a path to spiritual edification and awakening through faith, urging readers to overcome existential fragmentation and embrace authentic existence in Christ.
About This Book
The Sickness unto Death presents a Christian psychological examination of the concept of despair as the fundamental sickness of the spirit.
Written under the pseudonym Anti-Climacus, it delves into the structures of the self and the ways in which individuals relate to themselves, others, and God.
The text emphasizes the importance of faith as the antidote to despair, framing spiritual awakening as essential for true edification.
Through its exposition, the book invites readers to confront the depths of human existence and the path to authentic selfhood.
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