Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology - Hardcover

9780195106367: Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195106369 ISBN 13: 9780195106367

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, this timely, eclectic collection addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality in the broadest sense. Arranged chronologically, the selections are drawn from all major Christian traditions, from Ignatius of Antioch (d. 117) to Desmond Mpilo Tutu, representing distillations from the formative works of seventy-six great spiritual masters. Issues examined include the church in the world, purity of intention, prayer, religious affectations, Christian freedom, Christian feminism, and the means of grace.

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About the Author:

John R. Tyson, Professor of Theology, Houghton College.

Review:

"An excellent selection of sources--broad, comprehensive, and representative. An ideal text of readings for a course in the history of Christian spirituality."--Everett Ferguson, Abilene Christian University

"The anthology I've been waiting for--comprehensive, ecumenical, chronological--with excellent introduction and indices. The best now in print."--Jerry R. Flora, Ashland Theological Seminary

"An excellent collection of source material that can be used to enhance a course on Christian spirituality, its history, and its impact."--Marygrace Peters, Aquinas Institute of Theology

"In both range and variety, a formidable collection of representative texts from the Christian tradition. The selections are often long enough to give students a feel for the style and mentality of the author, which is usually not possible in anthologies as full as this."--Ralph Keen,
University of Iowa

"A good, diverse collection. I especially appreciate the chronological organization of the material."--James A. Patterson, Union University

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