Spiritual Exercises Based on Paul’s Epistle to the Romans - Softcover

Fitzmyer, Joseph A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809135809 ISBN 13: 9780809135806

Publisher: Paulist Press, 1995

Synopsis

In his newest book, distinguished scholar and educator Joseph Fitzmyer recasts the text of Paul's most famous letter into the form of meditations that can be used for reflection during a retreat.

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From the Back Cover:

Paul's letter to the Romans is often regarded as the most profoundly doctrinal book in the Bible. While not overlooking its complex theology, Joseph Fitzmyer here shows Romans to be also a wellspring of devotional insight, accessible and deeply rewarding to all Christians.

In this book Fitzmyer recasts the text of Romans into the form of meditations for devotional reflection in spiritual retreats, Bible studies, church classrooms, small groups, and other prayerful gatherings. Styled after the famous "Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, the book includes twenty-four meditations that can be divided in a variety of ways and fit to a range of reading schedules. Accompanying each meditation are questions to encourage reflection on the passage of Romans being considered and also a colloquy in the form of a psalm or New Testament hymn that matches the sentiment of the Pauline passage.

A truly fulfilling approach to spirituality, Fitzmyer's "Spiritual Exercises demonstrates the role of Scripture in properly ordering the Christian life.

About the Author:

Joseph A. Fitzmyer is professor emeritus of biblical studies at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0809135809
• ISBN 13: 9780809135806
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256