Seven Deadly Sins books in order

You might have watched the Seven Deadly Sins TV show and are curious about the book series that inspired it. Here is all you need to know about it.

Who is the author of the Seven Deadly Sins books?

The Seven Deadly Sins is a book series written by Robin Wasserman, an American novelist and essayist. This is one of several book series Wasserman wrote, and it is incredible. The books are written for young kids, but older readers can enjoy them as well.

An overview of the Seven Deadly Sins series

The Seven Deadly Sins follows a group of morally bankrupt teenagers that live in a town called Grace in California. Each book in the series is focused on a different member of the group and their path toward one of the deadly sins.

What are the seven deadly sins in the Bible and their meanings?

The concept of deadly sins is not new. In fact, it is thoroughly explained in Bible verses. These cardinal sins are the exact opposite of the seven virtues (self-control, generosity, etc.) and are abuses of one’s passion.

The reason why they are called deadly is that they lead to the death of the soul. Additionally, failure to follow God’s will means that the person will end up in hell.

The first to list deadly sins was Pope Gregory I, who led the Catholic Church in the sixth century. Evagrius Ponticus also talked about mortal sins in the fourth century and how each represents an abuse of virtues which was explained by John Cassian, who translated the list from Latin.

The seven capital sins have been a common topic for centuries. Some also include sins against the Holy Spirit as capital sins. Finally, you might encounter vanity or vainglory as one of the sins, but most theologians see it as a form of pride. Here are the seven deadly sins:

Lust

Lust is a form of desire, and it is focused on physical aspects. It can consume a person, and in the majority of cases, it refers to sexual desire and fornication. The opposite of lust is passion, which isn’t one of the mortal sins. But if things get out of hand, one might notice signs of lust.

Envy

Envy is reserved for people who lack something. It might refer to various skills, qualities, possessions, or achievements. An envious person will want to have something for themselves, and if it is not possible, they prefer that others don’t have it either.

Envy can also be connected to the ten commandments. And its stages have been described by St. Thomas Aquinas.

Pride

Pride (superbia) is often categorized as hubris. There is nothing wrong with being proud of something you accomplished, but it’s still important to remain humble. Being prideful makes a person only think about themselves and their achievements.

Wrath

Everyone gets angry from time to time, and it is essential that people learn how to deal with this emotion. Otherwise, they might become a wrathful person. In this case, they might feel wrath even if there is no logical reason for that, and it won’t take much to push them over the edge.

Sloth

Sloth is probably the most difficult to explain since the idea behind laziness has changed over time. Sloth as a capital sin can refer to spiritual and mental states, as well as one’s physical activity. Acedia is often seen as a spiritual sloth.

Gluttony

Eating is necessary, and many people love eating. There is nothing wrong with that. But eating too much and indulging your desires all the time will lead to gluttony. It might refer to too much food, drink, material goods, and anything else. Too much of anything is never a good idea.

Greed

Greed (covetousness or avarice) is an uncontrollable longing for someone else’s possession. In most cases, it refers to wealth and physical items. Anything that can be a source of gain can cause greed and the many problems associated with it.

Punishment of the 7 deadly sins in the Christian religion

There are a few things you will need to understand. Firstly, being angry doesn’t mean that a person is committing a cardinal sin. Not every anger is unjustified, and this is just an example. However, overdoing it will cause the death of the soul, and according to the Christian religion, a person will receive punishment in hell based on their lifestyle and behaviors.

Publication order of the Seven Deadly Sins books

The topic of deadly sins has been explored for centuries, and it is still something that provides inspiration for writers. The Seven Deadly Sins series by Robin Wasserman is just one that’s worth checking out. Here are all of the books in order.

Lust (2005)

Lust is the first book in the series, and it was published in 2005. The story revolves around the main characters, Adam, Beth, Kaia, Kane, and Harper, their relationships, and the ways lust starts controlling their lives.

Envy (2005)

Envy is the second title in the Seven Deadly Sins series, and it continues the story started in Lust. What happens when things don’t work out as planned? What will the main characters do when consumed by envy? Will they try to break each other’s relationships?

Pride (2006)

Pride, the third story in the series, came out in 2006. All the main characters managed to accomplish something great. They are so proud of themselves. Maybe even too proud. But achieving their goals might be more of a problem than they imagined.

Wrath (2006)

Wrath was published in 2006, and it is a turbulent story about ups and downs. Beth finally managed to become somebody, and it was taken from her. In fact, she and others got played, and they are planning revenge.

Sloth (2006)

In a surprising twist, one of the seven is dead, and there is no going back. Sloth came out in 2006, and it offers a series of events no one could have predicted. Some of the characters are done with it all, but it might be a while before things get better.

Gluttony (2007)

Gluttony is the sixth book in the Seven Deadly Sins series, and it was published in 2006. In this story, the characters will feel lucky. Some might even feel too lucky. And is there a better place to visit than the City of Sin?

Greed (2007)

The final entry in the series is Greed. It is the ending of a story, the school year, and everything else. This culmination of events is incredible and satisfying. And if you enjoyed reading about these problematic characters, you will have to stay with them until the end.

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FAQ

What are the Seven Deadly Sins series in order?

The order of Wasserman’s books is Lust, Envy, Pride, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, and Greed. Keep in mind that this series has nothing to do with an anime on Netflix bearing the same name.

What are the seven deadly sins in the Bible and their meanings?

Seven deadly sins or cardinal sins are a classification of vices. Each represents one of seven ways to corrupt one’s soul.

What are the 7 deadly sins in order of punishment?

Since medieval times, there has been a punishment for each of the sins. For pride, the deadliest of all sins, a person will be broken on the wheel. Envy means being placed in freezing water, gluttony means being eaten by rats and snakes, and lustful people will be covered in brimstone and fire.

Furthermore, the punishment for anger (or wrath) was dismemberment, greed led to being boiled in oil, and the punishment for sloth was being thrown into a snake pit. Naturally, all of these punishments are delivered in hell. Dante covered all about these punishments in Inferno.