Invitation to Christian Spirituality

John R. Tyson

ISBN 10: 0195106377 / ISBN 13: 9780195106374

Published by Oxford University Press Inc Jan 1999, 1999

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Neuware - This book is a collection of classical and contemporary texts pertinent to the study of Christian Spirituality. Excerpts from the key writings of seventy-seven spiritual masters are arranged in chronological order. Representative figures from the major Christian traditions are included; attention has been given to the contributions of women and minorities. Spirituality is approached in the broadest sense, and in a manner that includes both the theory and practice ofspirituality.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Invitation to Christian Spirituality
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Jan 1999
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195106377
• ISBN 13: 9780195106374
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Weight: 702 grams

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Synopsis

Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology 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 Mphilo Tutu, representing distillations from the formative works of seventy-six great spiritual masters. Issues examined include the church in the world (Diognetus, Las Casas), purity of intention (Kierkegaard, Phoebe Palmer), prayer (Origen of Alexandria, Hannah More), religious affectations (Jonathan Edwards, Martin Luther King), Christian freedom (Augustine, Martin Luther), Christian feminism (Dame Julian, Rosemary Ruether), and the means of grace (Maximus the Confessor, John Wesley). This timely, eclectic collection considers not only the mystical and theoretical aspects of Christian spirituality but also its practice; for example, it includes readings about how to pray as well as notable prayers. Most selections include autobiographical materials from the authors that set the context for their writings. Opening with a theological survey of themes in Christian spirituality, this volume also includes a historical and theological orientation to each major period and a theological/biographical introduction to each spiritual master. Indexed by person, key word, and Bible references, Invitation to Christian Spirituality serves as an ideal text for courses in Christian spirituality, history of Christianity, and introduction to Christianity.

About the Author

John R. Tyson is at Houghton College.