The Making Of Evangelical Spirituality

Author : Jason Cherry
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666753844

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The Making of Evangelical Spirituality by Jason Cherry Pdf

How did it come to be that evangelicals expect individualized, extrabiblical revelation from God? What has happened culturally, historically, and theologically to make this the ubiquitous assumption of evangelical spirituality? The Making of Evangelical Spirituality is a compound of history and theology applied to the subject of evangelical spirituality--specifically, the phenomenon of evangelicals thinking "God spoke to me" in a still, quiet voice. The story is complex, multifaceted, and urgently in need of telling. Few Christians know the history of the spiritual expectations heaped upon them. Few know the individuals who gave shape to evangelical spirituality, spiritual chieftains who were often guided by uniquely ephemeral, social, and cultural forces. There is no towering figure like Martin Luther that stands as the lone front man for the esoterica of evangelical spirituality. Instead, it's the osmosis of many fascinating people struggling through life in the storm of worldly and cultural momentum. This book is the story of those hermits, monks, reformers, heretics, politicians, outcasts, and preachers who gave shape. Failure to tell the story now risks it becoming just another part of historical compost, threatening to make evangelicals forever ignorant of what they are tossing into the garden of their soul.

Author : James McMillan Gordon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597528382

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Evangelical Spirituality by James McMillan Gordon Pdf

Of the twenty-two Evangelicals who have been studied, some have been so widely influential that they are obvious inclusions, others though less prominent are still remembered while a few are all but forgotten. Selection was controlled by several considerations. The period covered spans from the eighteenth century Revival to the present day. Figures are included from only Britain and America. The aim throughout has been to provide an appreciative exposition of Evangelical spirituality, with some evaluative comment. In Evangelicalism there is extraordinary diversity in spiritual experience, doctrinal emphasis and personal temperment, to the enrichment of the whole Church. It has its share, too, of weaknesses, blind-spots and inner tensions. But judged by its best representatives, some of them to be found in this book, the Evangelical spiritual tradition is a continuing witness to the power of the gospel and the mission of the Church. --from the Preface

Author : D. Bruce Hindmarsh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190616694

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The Spirit of Early Evangelicalism by D. Bruce Hindmarsh Pdf

The Spirit of Early Evangelicalism' sheds new light on the nature of evangelical religion by locating its rise with reference to major movements of the 18th century, including Modernity, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment.

Author : Tom Schwanda
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587685255

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Emergence of Evangelical Spirituality, The by Tom Schwanda Pdf

Offers a unique collection of primary sources for eighteenth-century evangelical spirituality in America and Britain, along with introduction and commentary, prepared by a prominent scholar of evangelical theology.

Author : Peter Adam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Evangelicalism
ISBN : 1851740732

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Roots of Contemporary Evangelical Spirituality by Peter Adam Pdf

Author : Bruce A. Demarest
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,5 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 : Mark A. Noll
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467464628

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The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind by Mark A. Noll Pdf

Winner of the Christianity Today Book of the Year Award (1995) “The scandal of the evangelical mind is that there is not much of an evangelical mind.” So begins this award-winning intellectual history and critique of the evangelical movement by one of evangelicalism’s most respected historians. Unsparing in his indictment, Mark Noll asks why the largest single group of religious Americans—who enjoy increasing wealth, status, and political influence—have contributed so little to rigorous intellectual scholarship. While nourishing believers in the simple truths of the gospel, why have so many evangelicals failed to sustain a serious intellectual life and abandoned the universities, the arts, and other realms of “high” culture? Over twenty-five years since its original publication, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind has turned out to be prescient and perennially relevant. In a new preface, Noll lays out his ongoing personal frustrations with this situation, and in a new afterword he assesses the state of the scandal—showing how white evangelicals’ embrace of Trumpism, their deepening distrust of science, and their frequent forays into conspiratorial thinking have coexisted with surprisingly robust scholarship from many with strong evangelical connections.

Author : Christopher W. Morgan
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433547911

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Biblical Spirituality by Christopher W. Morgan Pdf

What is spirituality? For some, it means nothing more than vague self-improvement pulled from the latest best-selling self-help book. For others, it refers to some generic religious practice. Shedding life-giving light on what often remains ill-defined and unclear, this book sets forth a vision of biblical spirituality—“a renewed sense of the momentousness of being alive in God’s world as God’s people are led by God’s Spirit through God’s Word unto godly, Christlike character.” With careful exegetical work and theological reflection, the contributors—pastors and scholars such as Christopher W. Morgan, Paul R. House, Nathan A. Finn, and Gregg R. Allison—address spirituality from the perspective of the Bible, exploring topics such as the Trinity, divine sovereignty and human responsibility, the “already” and “not yet,” and the church. This book also addresses practical questions about spirituality related to the workplace, disciplines of the body, and more.

Author : John Cockerton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Evangelicalism
ISBN : 1851742670

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Essentials of Evangelical Spirituality by John Cockerton Pdf

Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830828388

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Spirituality Old & New by Donald G. Bloesch Pdf

A well-respected theologian provides a comprehensive overview of various emphases taught on Christian spirituality throughout history, offering clear guidance for a faithful grasp of spiritual formation today. Original.

Author : Gregory L. Nichols
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630879631

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The Development of Russian Evangelical Spirituality by Gregory L. Nichols Pdf

Today, many evangelicals in the Russian-speaking world emphasize sanctification as a distinctive mark of their Christian faith. This is a unique characteristic, particularly in the European context. Their historic tapestry has been woven from a number of threads that originated in the second half of the nineteenth century. Missionary efforts of the German Baptists, a revival sparked by a British evangelist, and a pietistic awakening among the Mennonites in the South converged to form a tapestry that displays Protestant, Baptist, and Anabaptist heritage. Ivan Kargel uniquely participated in the formation and ministry of each of these threads. His life spans from Tsarist Russia to the Soviet Union. Kargel refused to adhere to a systematic view of theology. Instead, he urged believers to go to Scripture and draw from the riches of a life united with Christ. Kargel's influence today is keenly felt across the Russian-speaking evangelical world as they seek to identify the roots of their spiritual identity. This book examines the influences on Ivan Kargel and offers insights into how his life and work are expressed in the tapestry of Russian evangelical spirituality.

Author : Donald S. Whitney (Professor)
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,8 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 : Frank C. Senn
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532698293

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Protestant Spiritual Traditions, Volume Two by Frank C. Senn Pdf

There is no single Protestant spirituality but rather Protestant spiritual traditions usually embedded in denominational families that share some basic Protestant principles. These two volumes of Protestant Spiritual Traditions offer essays on twelve traditions written by scholars within those traditions plus a concluding essay that gathers a number of Protestant contributions to Christian spirituality and Western culture under the category of “the body.” These thirteen essays discuss the contributions of significant spiritual figures from Martin Luther to Martin Luther King Jr. and offer insights on a range of topics from the theology of the cross to physical fitness.

Author : Simon Chan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830876990

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Spiritual Theology by Simon Chan Pdf

Simon Chan surveys the little-explored landscape where systematic theology and godly praxis meet, and he highlights the connections between Christian doctrine and Christian living.

Author : Nadia Bartolini,Sara MacKian,Steve Pile
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315398402

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Spaces of Spirituality by Nadia Bartolini,Sara MacKian,Steve Pile Pdf

Spirituality is, too often, subsumed under the heading of religion and treated as much the same kind of thing. Yet spirituality extends far beyond the spaces of religion. The spiritual makes geography strange, challenging the relationship between the known and the unknown, between the real and the ideal, and prompting exciting possibilities for charting the ineffable spaces of the divine which lie somehow beyond geography. In setting itself that task, this book pushes the boundaries of geographies of religion to bring into direct focus questions of spirituality. By seeing religion through the lens of practice rather than as a set of beliefs, geographies of religion can be interpreted much more widely, bringing a whole range of other spiritual practices and spaces to light. The book is split into three sections, each contextualised with an editors’ introduction, to explore the spaces of spiritual practice, the spiritual production of space, and spiritual transformations. This book intends to open to up new questions and approaches through the theme of spirituality, pushing the boundaries on current topics and introducing innovative new ideas, including esoteric or radical spiritual practices. This landmark book not only captures a significant moment in geographies of spirituality, but acts as a catalyst for future work.