Discovering Lectio Divina: Bringing Scripture into Ordinary Life - Softcover

Wilhoit, James C.; Howard, Evan B.

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9780830835706: Discovering Lectio Divina: Bringing Scripture into Ordinary Life
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ISBN 10: 0830835709 ISBN 13: 9780830835706
Publisher: IVP, 2012

Synopsis

Saints of the past can't seem to say enough about their ecstatic experiences with the words of Scripture. The writer of Psalm 19, for example, can hardly contain himself as he exclaims that God's words and ways have revived his soul, made him wise, brought joy to his heart, given him clarity and correct perspective on his life, and warned him of danger. Why should our experiences of the Bible today fall short of this standard? What are we missing?Spiritual formation experts James Wilhoit andEvan Howard argue that our ancestors in the faith responded to the special nature of Scripture with special habits of reading. In this step-by-step introduction to the practice of lectio divina, you will learn what it means to read your wayinto a new and life-changing intimacy with God.Their simple, easy-to-follow explanation of this ancient practice provides a perfect foundation for you to begin meeting God in his Word as you:

  • read,
  • meditate,
  • pray
  • and contemplate.

Discover a new experience of God's Word--one that leads you to experience more of God himself.

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About the Authors

James Wilhoit is Scripture Press Professor of Christian Education at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered, coeditor of the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery (IVP Academic) and coauthor, with Leland Ryken, of Effective Bible Teaching.



Evan Howard is director of the Spirituality Shoppe: An Evangelical Center for the Study of Christian Spirituality, based in Montrose, Colorado. He has served as a pastor and has taught in various colleges and seminaries. He is also the author of The Brazos Introduction to Christian Spirituality and Praying the Scriptures: A Field Guide for Your Spiritual Journey.

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Publisher
IVP
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0830835709
ISBN 13 
9780830835706
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
158
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