A History of Christian Spirituality: An Analytical Introduction (The Library of Episcopalian Classics)

Urban Tigner Holmes; Urban T. Holmes

ISBN 10: 0819219142 / ISBN 13: 9780819219145

Published by Morehouse Publishing (edition First Edition), 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Christian Spirituality: An Analytical Introduction (The Library of Episcopalian Classics)
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0819219142
• ISBN 13: 9780819219145
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This modern classic explores the key concepts and people who have shaped our Christian spiritual heritage.

Concise and readable Holmes begins this introduction to Christian spirituality with the Jewish antecedents, and proceeds through the New Testament period, monasticism, the Middle Ages, Byzantine spirituality, and the modern period. Holmes ends his overview with key contemporary figures such as Simone Weil, Thomas Merton, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Brief bibliographies of the books written by each notable figure are included for those who wish to read more extensively.

A History of Christian Spirituality is the perfect book for introductory classes at the M. Div. level, for diaconate programs, lay people or parish study classes of all Christian denominations, and for any reference collection. This is a unique and invaluable learning tool and reference for readers, students, or teachers who want a quick explanation of the significance of a person or idea, or who are interested in a broad overview of the entire field.

About the Author

Urban T. Holmes III (1930–1981) was an Episcopal priest, and served as Dean of the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. He was a prolific writer whose books include What is Anglicanism?, a bestselling introduction to the faith, and A History of Christian Spirituality, also available in the Library of Episcopalian Classics.