A Brief History Of Spirituality

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118472354

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Spirituality by Philip Sheldrake Pdf

Engagingly written by one of the world’s leading scholars in this field, this comprehensively revised edition tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament right up to the present day. Charts the main figures, ideas, images and historical periods, showing how and why spirituality has changed and developed over the centuries Includes new chapters on the nature and meaning of spirituality, and on spirituality in the 21st century; and an account of the development and main features of devotional spirituality Provides new coverage of Christian spirituality’s relationship to other faiths throughout history, and their influence and impact on Christian beliefs and practices Features expanded sections on mysticism, its relationship to spirituality, the key mystical figures, and the development of ideas of ‘the mystical’ Explores the interplay between culture, geography, and spirituality, taking a global perspective by tracing spiritual developments across continents

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405171632

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A Brief History of Spirituality by Philip Sheldrake Pdf

A Brief History of Spirituality tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament to the present day. Charts the main figures, ideas, images and historical periods, showing how and why spirituality has changed and developed over the centuries Draws out the distinctive themes of Christian spirituality, exploring the historical and cultural events and experiences that changed people’s attitudes and practices Coverage extends right up to the modern day, exploring the huge changes in spirituality in recent years and the way it is nowadays often contrasted with ‘religion’ Written by a leading commentator on spirituality, and published in the popular Brief Histories of Religion series

Author : Bradley P. Holt
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506432540

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Thirsty for God by Bradley P. Holt Pdf

A landmark text on the history of Christian spirituality embarks on the journey afresh. This accessible and engaging history provides an excellent primer on the two-millennium quest for union with God, a "thirst" at the center of Christian life and practice. Holt traces the practice of Christian devotion, prayer, and contemplation from the biblical and influential early periods through the diverse insights of the Reformation and modern eras. Globally framed, the book highlights the local contributions of people from a wide array of traditions and perspectives as unified yet diverse voices giving witness to the thirst for the experience of the divine that is at the heart of the Christian pilgrimage. This new edition not only updates all the chapters and features but also adds more material on the spirituality of Jesus, medieval women mystics, contemporary spirituality, spiritual faith and practice in the digital age, and spirituality in a globalized world. Excerpts and illustrations from primary sources, a glossary, a timeline, new bibliographies, sets of spiritual exercises and discussion questions, and an online resource guide heighten the book's usefulness for students and lay persons alike.

Author : Ken Wilber
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781590304501

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A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber Pdf

Told in an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer format, this account examines the course of evolution as the unfolding manifestation of Spirit, from matter to life to mind, including the higher stages of spiritual development where Spirit becomes conscious of itself.

Author : André Comte-Sponville
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0670018473

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The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality by André Comte-Sponville Pdf

Poses an argument for living a spiritual life that is not dependent on religion, explaining that an acceptance of philosophical spiritual traditions and values does not require practitioners to embrace the existence of a higher order.

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1570752036

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Spirituality and History by Philip Sheldrake Pdf

Author : Lawrence Cunningham,Keith J. Egan
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780809136605

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Christian Spirituality by Lawrence Cunningham,Keith J. Egan Pdf

Christian Spirituality is a concise and accessible overview of the ways Christians over the centuries have approached God in prayer and practice. In ten chapters, Lawrence Cunningham and Keith Egan explain the dynamics of spiritual life, each chapter exploring a single theme such as scripture, journeying, meditation & contemplation, asceticism, mysticism, solitude & community, friendship, eucharist. The themes are not mutually exclusive since believers frequently embrace several or all of these "ways" at once. But in different times and places people have tended to focus on one or another, so that they have become discernible paths to the Holy. The authors explore each theme in depth, tracing its evolution over the centuries. Within this historical framework, the book provides the reader with a "taste" of the different ways Christians have sought or lived in the presence of God. Each chapter concludes with a list of selected works for further reading and with exercises intended to provide a personal experience of the "way".

Author : James A. Herrick
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830832793

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The Making of the New Spirituality by James A. Herrick Pdf

James A. Herrick offers an intellectual history of the New Religious Synthesis, examining the challenges it poses to Judeo-Christian tradition, demonstrating its sources and manifestations in contemporary culture, and questioning its acceptance in church and society.

Author : Paul Heintzman
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441245496

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Leisure and Spirituality (Engaging Culture) by Paul Heintzman Pdf

This addition to the award-winning Engaging Culture series explores the link between leisure and spirituality, offering a Christian perspective on leisure concepts and issues in contemporary society. Paul Heintzman, a respected scholar and experienced recreation practitioner, interacts with biblical, historical, and contemporary leisure studies sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of leisure. He also explains the importance of leisure for spiritual growth and development. This work will appeal to professors and students as well as practitioners in the recreation and leisure services field, youth and college pastors, and camp ministries.

Author : W. Grassie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780230114746

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The New Sciences of Religion by W. Grassie Pdf

Performing a critical analysis of new scientific research on religious and spiritual phenomena, Grassie takes a two-staged phenomenological approach working from the 'outside in' and the 'bottom up' without privileging at the outset any religious traditions or philosophical assumptions.

Author : Steven J. Sutcliffe,Ingvild Saelid Gilhus
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317546245

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New Age Spirituality by Steven J. Sutcliffe,Ingvild Saelid Gilhus Pdf

New Age and holistic beliefs and practices - sometimes called the "new spirituality" - are widely distributed across modern global society. The fluid and popular nature of new age makes these movements a very challenging field to understand using traditional models of religious analysis. Rather than treating new age as an exotic specimen on the margins of 'proper' religion, "New Age Spirituality" examines these movements as a form of everyday or lived religion. The book brings together an international range of scholars to explore the key issues: insight, healing, divination, meditation, gnosis, extraordinary experiences, and interactions with gods, spirits and superhuman powers. Combining discussion of contemporary beliefs and practices with cutting-edge theoretical analysis, the book repositions new age spirituality at the forefront of the contemporary study of religion.

Author : Ken Wilber
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Consciousness
ISBN : UVA:X030110765

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Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber Pdf

Discussing a cutting-edge theory of spirituality for todays global society, this work explores the startling new role for religion in the modern and postmodern world, marrying the truth of modern science and postmodern culture with the wisdom of the great religions.

Author : Ana Pacheco
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467118194

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A History of Spirituality in Santa Fe: The City of Holy Faith by Ana Pacheco Pdf

Shaped by early volcanic activity, the Sangre De Cristo and Jemez Mountain ranges surrounding Santa Fe create a uniquely spiritual landscape. Centuries ago, the Anasazi and their Pueblo Indian descendants believed the land was sacred and established communities in the area. In the early seventeenth century, the Spanish brought Catholicism to Santa Fe and christened it the City of Holy Faith. Other European faiths arrived in the mid-nineteenth century. By the twentieth century, religions from the East, along with New Thought and New Age practitioners, had established a foothold in the capital city. Sikhism, the fifth-largest religion in the world, was introduced to the western hemisphere from Santa Fe. The nature-based UDV religion of Brazil founded its first center in the United States in Santa Fe, which also includes the four major lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. Santa Fe city historian Ana Pacheco documents the rich religious and spiritual history of this high-mountain metaphysical community.

Author : Bernard McGinn,John Meyendorff,Jean Leclercq
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing Company
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824508475

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Christian Spirituality by Bernard McGinn,John Meyendorff,Jean Leclercq Pdf

A multivolume series with more than 500 contributing scholars worldwide, presenting the spiritual wisdom of the human race in its historical unfolding, from prehistoric times through the great religions to the meeting of the traditions at the present.

Author : Steve Weaver,Ian Hugh Clary
Publisher : Sola Scriptura Ministries International
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1894400550

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The Pure Flame of Devotion by Steve Weaver,Ian Hugh Clary Pdf

Essays in honour of Michael A.G. Haykin. CONTRIBUTORS: Douglas Adams, Peter Beck, Joel R. Beeke, Nathan A. Finn, Keith Goad, Crawford Gribben, Francis X. Gumerlock, David S. Hogg, Erroll Hulse, Clint Humfrey, Sharon James, Mark Jones, Sean Michael Lucas, Tom J. Nettles, Dennis Ngien, Robert W. Oliver, Kenneth J. Stewart, Carl R. Trueman, Austin R. Walker, Donald S. Whitney, Malcolm B. Yarnell, Fred G. Zaspel. Since the time of Christ, the church has known men and women renowned for their devotion, spiritual insight and piety. Collectively their lives portray a broad history of Christian spirituality. This volume is meant to ignite your interest and understanding of key time periods and pivotal people from various eras of church history. Instead of exploring the overall spiritual perspective of a person or period, only certain aspects of thought are dealt with. This is an approach to church history with an eye to issues of spirituality that emphasizes how today's Christians can cull ancient sources for their spiritual enrichment and encouragement as they seek to live their lives under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Each of the exceptional contributors is knowledgeable in their particular subject area. Through extensive original research they skillfully expound the vitality and richness of the spirituality of their subjects. Introduced to these historical figures who walked closely with God, Christians will find rich application and benefit for their souls. May this book stir up many more men and women to pursue intimate communion and fellowship with God, turning from all that distracts and devoting heart and soul to loving God and living for his glory and the spread of the kingdom of Jesus Christ.