The Spirituality Of The New Testament And The Fathers

Author : Louis Bouyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Bible
ISBN : UCR:31210004244313

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The Spirituality of the New Testament and the Fathers by Louis Bouyer Pdf

"In the first part of this volume, the author pays special attention to the Jewish foundations of Christianity before examining in detail the teaching and influence of Jesus, the Primitive Church and St. Paul, the Synoptic Gospels, the Johnannine writings, the Epistle to the Hebrews and the epistles linked with the names of Peter, James and Jude. Part Two describes and discusses the spirituality of the first Christian generations, the martyrs, the problem of Gnosis in its different manifestations, the different schools of monasticism and mysticism in Eastern and Western Christianity and the writings and teachings of the Fathes, concluding with St. Benedict. This history will be, in the final analysis, the search for, and the bringing to light of, the integral witness of tradition and of Christian experience to the whole concrete reality of 'life in Christ Jesus'." [Book jacket].

Author : Louis Bouyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:610423012

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The Spirituality of the New Testament and the Fathers by Louis Bouyer Pdf

Author : Louis Bouyer (c.o.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1203463936

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The Spirituality of the New Testament and the Fathers by Louis Bouyer (c.o.) Pdf

Author : Prosper Grech
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802865601

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An Outline of New Testament Spirituality by Prosper Grech Pdf

In this compact book Prosper Grech provides an overview of the various elements of spirituality present in the New Testament. Grech, an Augustinian Father, defines spirituality not in a New Age sense but rather as the full response in the life of a believer to God s offer of salvation in Christ. He outlines key spiritual themes of early Christian belief drawn from Genesis, the Psalms, the Synoptic Gospels, Paul s epistles, the letter to the Hebrews, and the Johannine Gospel, letters, and apocalypse all crucial documents in the life of the New Testament churches. Drawing these various theological strands together, Grech crafts a complex portrait of a dynamic yet contemplative Christian spirituality a spirituality that not only saturated the New Testament church but continues to animate Christian life today.

Author : Clayton N. Jefford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X030113792

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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament by Clayton N. Jefford Pdf

Introduction: how to talk about the Apostolic Fathers? -- Finding a time and place for the texts -- The authority of texts and traditions -- Codes of conduct and Christian thinking -- Imagery of the New testament faith -- The question of Christians as Jews -- The question of Christians as citizens -- How persons and places influence history -- Conclusion: the significance of the Apostolic Fathers for New Testament study

Author : Richard Rohr
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781524762100

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The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called “Christ,” and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. “Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.”—Melinda Gates In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet. Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.

Author : Hans S. A. Engdahl
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781928480884

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African Church Fathers - Ancient and Modern by Hans S. A. Engdahl Pdf

This critical and close reading of two African theologians, Origen (185 – 254) and Mbiti (1931 – 2019), focuses on the following areas: philosophy (African philosophy and religion and Platonic cosmology), ecclesiology and eschatology; a parallel presentation of these three themes leads to a fourth theme, that of the resurrection, where it is argued that there exists a consensus and a convergence between the two. This reading also highlights two convictions that partly have caused strong criticism: Mbiti has suggested that African philosophy and religion have a conception of time of their own, Origen that all and everything is gradually moving towards an apokatastasis, at which point all will be saved. Yet, the contention is that even more important to both Mbiti and Origen is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In order to establish the impact of the resurrection on their lives as Christians and as theologians, a contrast reading has been undertaken, i.e. texts are identified which underline the need to forge a link between the resurrection and the earthly ministry of Jesus. These texts also underwrite the conviction of Mbiti as well as Origen of the resurrection as something which must be lived in church and society, corporately as well as in personal devotion. The fact of resurrection creates a new mode of life.

Author : Michael W. Holmes
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585585007

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The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes Pdf

The Apostolic Fathers is an important collection of writings revered by early Christians but not included in the final canon of the New Testament. Here a leading expert on these texts offers an authoritative contemporary translation, in the tradition of the magisterial Lightfoot version but thoroughly up-to-date. The third edition features numerous changes, including carefully revised translations and a new, more user-friendly design. The introduction, notes, and bibliographies have been freshly revised as well.

Author : Louis Bouyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Fathers of the church
ISBN : OCLC:912645263

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History of Christian Spirituality by Louis Bouyer Pdf

Author : Michael Downey
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809136805

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Understanding Christian Spirituality by Michael Downey Pdf

A readable overview of the contemporary spiritual scene that defines, outlines and advocates several models or methods for studying Christian spirituality. Aimed at college undergraduates and useful for those in spiritual counseling and direction.

Author : Stephen C. Barton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597529099

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The Spirituality of the Gospels by Stephen C. Barton Pdf

Probably no other works of ancient literature have had a greater influence on religious life and thought than the Four Gospels. Certainly no other works have been the subject of such intense study by those determined to learn more about the Gospels' central, often enigmatic, figure. And yet, despite the bewildering variety of scholarly approaches, few have sought to interpret the Gospels in terms of the distinctive spirituality that each contains and seeks to evoke in its readers. That is the aim of this important new book -- to help today's readers explore what each Gospel has to offer when viewed by its own right as a classic of Western spirituality. Written in a clear, non-technical style, the fresh perspectives this work presents will open new vistas on the familiar stories about the life, teaching, and ultimate significance of Jesus.

Author : Patrick J. Hartin
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814639410

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Exploring the Spirituality of the Gospels by Patrick J. Hartin Pdf

Within each of the four gospels there is a foundational spirit, a spirituality of the gospels. That is to say, each gospel contains rich images and values central to the Vision of the person of Jesus' and to the path toward spiritual transformation in his image. In this volume Patrick Hartin first looks at each gospel and asks such questions as Who is Jesus? and What transformation does this encounter with Jesus invite? Hartin then follows with examples of people who have appropriated the transformative power of these particular spiritualties from Saint Antony and Dorothy Day to Saint Augustine and Archbishop Romero. Hartin's twofold approach gives us a deeper appreciation for the spiritual dimension of the gospels and helps us to be transformed in Christ by their message and Vision. Patrick J. Hartin was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. He studied at the Gregorian University in Rome and is an ordained priest of the Diocese of Spokane, Washington. He presently teaches courses in the New Testament and in Classical Civilizations at Gonzaga University. He is the author of numerous books, including: James, First Peter, Jude, Second Peter (New Collegeville Bible Commentary series), James (Sacra Pagina series),and Apollos (Paul's Social Network series), al published by Liturgical Press. Featured in this season's newest Little Rock Scripture Study! Click here "

Author : Rowan Williams
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781561010479

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The Wound of Knowledge by Rowan Williams Pdf

In this classic treatise on Christian spirituality, Rowan Williams takes us with a new eye along a road marked out by Paul, John, Ignatius, Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Athanasius, Basil, Gregory of Nyssa, Augustine, and finally to Luther and St. John of the Cross. The Wound of Knowledge is a penetrating psychological and intellectual analysis of Christian spirituality.

Author : Marianne Meye Thompson
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664221971

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The Promise of the Father by Marianne Meye Thompson Pdf

Marianne Thompson surveys the portrayal of God as Father in the Old Testament and Second Temple Judaism, in the ministry of Jesus, in the Synoptic Gospels, and in the writings of Paul and John. Thompson argues that, rather than rooting the image of God in a debate about gender, "Father" terminology really identifies an ancestor who grants inheritance.

Author : Bruce A. Demarest
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 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.