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Dive deep into the enriching realm of Christian spirituality with this essential guide, comprehensively revised and engagingly crafted by one of the foremost scholars in the field. This insightful book meticulously charts the evolution of Christian spirituality, taking you from its origins in the New Testament to contemporary practice. Within its 272 pages, you'll discover fascinating narratives about key figures, pivotal ideas, and significant historical periods that illuminate how spirituality has transformed over the centuries.
This updated edition includes enlightening chapters that explore the nature and meaning of spirituality, alongside its expression in the 21st century. Additionally, it provides a thorough examination of devotional spirituality, contributing to a more profound understanding of Christian faith.
Gain insights into how Christian spirituality interrelates with other faiths throughout history, revealing their influence and impact on Christian beliefs and practices. The book also features extensive discussions on mysticism—its vital relationship to spirituality, pivotal mystical figures, and the development of the concept of 'the mystical.'
Furthermore, this comprehensive guide addresses the complex interplay between culture, geography, and spirituality, offering a global perspective that traces spiritual developments across continents.
Whether you're a scholar, a seeker of knowledge, or someone looking to deepen your understanding of spirituality, this book is an indispensable resource for exploring the rich tapestry of Christian spirituality throughout history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781118472354. Year: 2013. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 272.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118472354
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 272
Description:
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
This updated edition includes enlightening chapters that explore the nature and meaning of spirituality, alongside its expression in the 21st century. Additionally, it provides a thorough examination of devotional spirituality, contributing to a more profound understanding of Christian faith.
Gain insights into how Christian spirituality interrelates with other faiths throughout history, revealing their influence and impact on Christian beliefs and practices. The book also features extensive discussions on mysticism—its vital relationship to spirituality, pivotal mystical figures, and the development of the concept of 'the mystical.'
Furthermore, this comprehensive guide addresses the complex interplay between culture, geography, and spirituality, offering a global perspective that traces spiritual developments across continents.
Whether you're a scholar, a seeker of knowledge, or someone looking to deepen your understanding of spirituality, this book is an indispensable resource for exploring the rich tapestry of Christian spirituality throughout history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781118472354. Year: 2013. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 272.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118472354
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 272
Description:
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