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Author : F. Antonisamy
Publisher : St Pauls BYB
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 8171094295
Author : Bernard McGinn,John Meyendorff,Jean Leclercq
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing Company
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824508475
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 : David B. Perrin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134159147
This book provides a new introduction to the study of Christian spirituality, exploring it through the human sciences and ranging from philosophy and hermeneutics to psychology, history, sociology and anthropology. Systematic and progressive, it introduces the key approaches and shows how they relate to the understanding, study and practice of spirituality. Covering a vast amount of ground - from traditional themes such as images of God, spiritual direction and pilgrimage to more contemporary issues, such as place and space, cyberspace and postcolonialism - the author takes an ecumenical, inclusive stance, allowing the book to be used in a wide variety of courses and across denominations.
Author : Arthur Holder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135285401
Christian Spirituality: The Classics is a unique and comprehensive guide to thirty key Christian spirituality texts. Ranging from Origen and Augustine to Jonathan Edwards, Thérèse of Lisieux and Thomas Merton, it offers a view of the texts which is founded in scholarship, but which also presents them as living documents that invite- even compel -contemplative reflection and existential response. Each chapter briefly describes the classic text’s author and audience, gives a synopsis of its contents, suggests some of its influence in history, and then explores aspects of the text’s meaning for readers today. Key themes include: What is the meaning of life? How can human beings find truth? How can they discover who they really are? How can they live together in peace? How can they live more fully in God’s presence in this world and be united with God in the world to come? The scholars who have written these chapters are all experts on their respective topics, but they wear their learning lightly. Anyone wishing to discover the riches of Christian spirituality will find this the ideal introduction and should be able to progress to a deeper understanding of the texts themselves.
Author : Virginia Fabella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015025380182
Asia is the birthplace of many great religions and spiritualities--spiritualities that draw wealth and meaning from the ancient past yet still address contemporary reality. Asian Christian Spirituality explores popular religious traditions in Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and India, emphasizing how these traditions foster a liberative Christian spirituality. From the commercial bustle of Seoul and Hong Kong to the forests of Indonesia and the Philippines, culture and context are the two most important factors in searching for a liberating spirituality. As Samuel Rayan points out, Asian spirituality can be mined not only from traditional sources (such as shamanism, animism, and folk Catholicism) but also from the stories of women, peasants, and other victims of oppression and domination. Christianity in Asia must concern itself with the economic and political conditions that dehumanize people, and must create new patterns of relationships that make life worth living. Asian Christian Spirituality shows how a spirituality faithful to a common Christian heritage, simultaneously rooted in particular cultures and traditions, can animate Christianity in Asia, and help Asian Christians address contemporary problems.
Author : Lawrence Cunningham,Keith J. Egan
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780809136605
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 : Bruce A. Demarest
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310591894
How do Christians cultivate a vibrant and Christ-centered spirituality that's rooted in biblical clarity? Spiritual formation--the cultivation of a relationship with God--lies at the heart of what it means to be a Christian in the body of Christ. But with the rise of diverse spiritual practices, from Zen meditation to out-of-body experiences, the idea of spirituality has become watered down by postmodern culture. Christian spirituality, on the other hand, embraces devotion to the triune God, abiding in Christ, the pursuit of holiness, and the cultivation of virtues. But what exactly falls within the scope Christian spirituality? This volume of the Counterpoints series focuses on the Church’s search for spiritual identity, meaning, and significance as interpreted by four of the major Christian traditions: Eastern Orthodoxy – represented by Bradley Nassif Roman Catholic – represented by Scott Hahn Progressive Protestant – represented by Joseph Driskill Evangelical - represented by Evan Howard The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Author : Karen E. Smith
Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0334040426
This textbook works towards presenting Christian spirituality as an ongoing dialogue between doctrine and experience, and asserts that Christian spirituality must reflect the idea of search. It features a number of pedagogical tools to aid the undergraduate such as questions for reflection, and guides to further reading.
Author : Donald Alexander
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989-01-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830812784
How can we grow closer to God? Is there a secret to spiritual life? Do we need a second blessing? Is sanctification instantaneous or is it a process? The nature of Christian spirituality has been widely debated throughout the history of the church. Donald L. Alexander brings together five scholars in a fascinating debate on sanctification and spirituality.
Author : Frank Northen Magill
Publisher : Harpercollins
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060653736
Author : George A. Lane
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829431513
"Lord, Teach Us to Pray"In "Christian Spirituality: A Historical Sketch," George Lane looks to the sources of the Christian spiritual tradition in order to establish a firm ground for a vital contemporary spirituality. Quoting the great Jesuit scientist and mystic Teilhard de Chardin, "Everything is the sum of the past; nothing is comprehensible except through its history," Lane examines the masters of Christian spirituality in their historical context. He shows why the hermits of the East, the monks of the West, Basil, Athanasius, Origen, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Dominic, Francis, Ignatius Loyola, Teilhard, and others were so influential in their time and why they have much to teach us today.
Author : Donald Miller
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781400204588
This contemporary classic gets a limited edition makeover with movie art and a new preface from Donald Miller. In print for nearly a decade, Blue Like Jazz has earned a coveted spot on readers' shelves and in their hearts. Many have said that Donald Miller expressed exactly what they were feeling but couldn't find the words to say themselves. In this landmark book that changed what people expected from Christian writers, that changed what people needed for their spiritual journeys, Donald Miller takes readers through a real life striving to understand relationship with God. Heartwarming and hilarious, poignant and unexpected, Blue Like Jazz has become a contemporary classic. For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture, thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real, or yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life . . . Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.
Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118697573
This text fills the need for a clear, informative, helpful andwell-written introduction to Christian spirituality. Includes a detailed guide to resources in spiritualityavailable on the Internet Written by a leading theological educationalist in a clear andaccessible manner Encourages active engagement with primary sources throughworked case studies
Author : Tim Stead
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611648034
The spiritual practice of mindfulness has continued to gain popularity throughout the years. But what exactly does this practice offer to Christians? In Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality, Tim Stead explores how practicing mindfulness can help Christians better live out their faith. Stead explains what mindfulness is and what is beneficial about it. He also reflects on how it can impact what and how we believe and seeks to find how mindfulness enables our Christian faith to work for us. Mindfulness practices that are designed to help readers make space for God in their everyday lives are included.
Author : Wolfhart Pannenberg
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015025098917