Reading The Christian Spiritual Classics

Author : Jamin Goggin,Kyle C. Strobel
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830895496

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Reading the Christian Spiritual Classics by Jamin Goggin,Kyle C. Strobel Pdf

2014 Best Book of Spirituality—Academic, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore Ever since Richard Foster wrote Celebration of Discipline in 1978, evangelicals have hungered for a deeper and more historic spirituality. Many have come to discover the wealth of spiritual insight available in the Desert Fathers, the medieval mystics, German Pietism and other traditions. While these classics have been a source of life-changing renewal for many, still others are wary of these texts and the foreign theological traditions from which they come. The essays in this volume provide a guide for evangelicals to read the Christian spiritual classics. The contributions fall into four sections. The first three answer the big questions: why should we read the spiritual classics, what are these classics and how should we read them? The last section brings these questions together into a brief reading guide for each of the major traditions. Each essay not only explores the historical and theological context, but also expounds the appropriate hermeneutical framework and the significance for the church today. Together these essays provide a comprehensive and charitable introduction to the spiritual classics, suitable for both those who already embrace them and those who remain concerned and cautious. Whether you are a newcomer to historic spirituality or a seasoned reader looking to go deeper, you will find this volume to be a reliable resource for years to come.

Author : Renovare
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062098665

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25 Books Every Christian Should Read by Renovare Pdf

From the creators of Devotional Classics and Spiritual Classics comes 25 Books Every Christian Should Read, the definitive guide to the most spiritually influential and important books for Christians to read. Renovaré, a community of Christians promoting personal and spiritual renewal, put together a prestigious editorial board including Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Phyllis Tickle, and Richard Rohr, resulting in this wonderful resource for exploring the richness of the Christian tradition.

Author : Richard J. Foster,Emilie Griffin,Renovare
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060628723

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Spiritual Classics by Richard J. Foster,Emilie Griffin,Renovare Pdf

The Brightest Lights of the Christian Tradition St. Augustine, Thomas Merton, Fredrick Buechner, Evelyn Underhill, A.W. Tozer, G.K. Chesterton, Thomas More, Martin Luther King, Jr., Amy Carmichael, Simone Weil, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Hildegard of Bingen, John Milton, Dorothy Day, Leo Tolstoy, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and more. . . From nearly two thousand years of Christian writing comes Spiritual Classcs,fifty–two selections complete with a profile of each author, guided meditations for group and individual use, and reflections containing questions and exercises. Editors Richard Foster and Emilie Griffith offer their expertise by selecting inspirational writings and including their own commentary and recommendations for further guided reading and exploration.

Author : Arthur Holder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135285401

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Christian Spirituality by Arthur Holder Pdf

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 : Tony Reinke
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433522291

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Lit! by Tony Reinke Pdf

I love to read. I hate to read. I don't have time to read. I only read Christian books. I'm not good at reading. There's too much to read. Chances are, you've thought or said one of these exact phrases before because reading is important and in many ways unavoidable. Learn how to better read, what to read, when to read, and why you should read with this helpful guide from accomplished reader Tony Reinke. Offered here is a theology for reading and practical suggestions for reading widely, reading well, and for making it all worthwhile.

Author : Wolfhart Pannenberg
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015025098917

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Christian Spirituality by Wolfhart Pannenberg Pdf

Author : Donald S. Whitney (Professor)
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781615216178

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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney (Professor) Pdf

Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity. Now updated and revised to equip a new generation of readers, this anniversary edition features in-depth discussions on each of the key disciplines.

Author : Bruce A. Demarest
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310591894

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Four Views on Christian Spirituality by Bruce A. Demarest Pdf

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 : Angela Lou Harvey
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498209779

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Spiritual Reading by Angela Lou Harvey Pdf

Reading Scripture is a spiritual practice at the very heart of the Christian faith. But how is it possible to encounter God in reading the words of the Bible? Does reading the Christian Bible require a different approach from how one may read other texts or writings? What is required of the spiritual reader to read well? Seeking to answer such questions, Angela Lou Harvey provides a theological exploration of the idea of "spiritual reading" in the context of the Western church today. Drawing upon insights of theologians such as Karl Barth, Henri de Lubac, and Ellen F. Davis, the author suggests that the particulars of Christian belief profoundly shape the distinctive practice of the spiritual reading of the Bible.

Author : Richard Lints
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467437523

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Renewing the Evangelical Mission by Richard Lints Pdf

The "culture story" of evangelicalism during the second half of the twentieth century has been well told. It is important now to think about the theological mission of the church in an ever-increasing post-Christian and post-partisan context. What is the theologian's calling at the beginning of the third millennium? How do global realities impact the mission of evangelical theology? What sense can be made of the unity of evangelical theology in light of its many diverse voices? This collection of essays draws together a stellar roster of evangelical thinkers with significant institutional memory of the evangelical movement who nonetheless see new opportunities for the evangelical voice in the years ahead. Contributors: Os Guinness Michael S. Horton Richard Lints Bruce McCormack Mark Noll J. I. Packer Gary Parrett Rodney Peterson Cornelius Plantinga Tite Tienou Kevin J. Vanhoozer Adonis Vidu Miroslav Volf

Author : Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802829481

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Eat This Book by Eugene H. Peterson Pdf

The bestselling author of "The Message" challenges believers to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God's revelation, and to live them as they read them.

Author : Philip D. Krey,Peter D. S. Krey
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809139499

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Luther's Spirituality by Philip D. Krey,Peter D. S. Krey Pdf

In inclusive and contemporary translations, this volume introduces the reader to the rich complex of issues that Luther contributes to the history of spirituality

Author : Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0802840965

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Take and Read by Eugene H. Peterson Pdf

This book represents Peterson's attempt to rekindle the activity of spiritual reading. The present volume is an annotated list of the books that have stood the test of time and that, for Peterson, are spiritually formative for the Chrisitan life.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465541079

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The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous Pdf

Author : Jamin Goggin,Kyle Strobel
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830839971

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Reading the Christian Spiritual Classics by Jamin Goggin,Kyle Strobel Pdf

This new collection of essays edited by Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin offers an evangelical hermeneutic for reading the Christian spiritual classics. Addressing the why, what and how of reading these texts, these essays challenge us to find our own questions deepened by the church's long history of spiritual reflection.