Bad Examples from the Bible

by Patrick Henry Reardon We all know that we learn best through our failures—so why not learn also from the failures of others? In Bad Examples from the Bible, eminent author, scholar, and priest Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon provides us with a plethora of characters from the Bible whose bad decisions, character flaws, and sinful desires show us how not to live our lives. This book demonstrates how to avoid the mistakes made by Eve, Cain, Saul, Pilate, Delilah, and many others. About the Author: Father Patrick Henry Reardon, now retired from active ministry, was the longtime priest of All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois, and serves as a senior editor of Touchstone Magazine. He is the author of Christ in the Psalms and Christ in His Saints, together with the books in the “Orthodox Christian Reflections” Bible commentary series. Shop all Patrick Henry Reardon books Praise for Bad Examples from the Bible "There are biblical scholars and academics and there are educators. The former tend to reach only their own arena. A true educator reaches a multitude of audiences with clarity. Combine this quality of educator with a seasoned pastor and you discover the work of Fr. Patrick Reardon. With this publication, a topic that every priest is asked to explain is presented in a way that will make it a valuable resource for instruction." -The Very Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Retired Author: Patrick Henry Reardon Paperback: 144 pages Dimensions: 4.5 x 7 inches Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing Additional Formats: