THE UPPER ROOM DICTIONARY OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL FORMATION

red, tan, black & full color photo illustrated glossy hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). no dustwrapper (as issued). very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. nice copy. no library markings or store stamps, no stickers or bookplates, no names, no inking , no underlining, no remainder markings etc ~. first edition. first printing so stated. 314p. introduction. list of contributors. a to z listings. stream of Christian Spirituality Comprehensive chart. cross rererences to other works. philosophy. theology. history of christianity. biography. reference works. ~ A COMPANION FOR THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY ~ Whether you are just beginning to pay attention to the spiritual life or are helping others as a friend, pastor, or spiritual director, here is a good place to start seeking information about spiritual formation. With the help of more than fifty scholars from many denominations, The Upper Room has prepared a basic introduction to Christian spiritual formation: your guide to great spiritual teachers of the past and present, to important topics in Christian spirituality, and to ways of praying and leading groups in prayer and spiritual growth. With enough information to get you started but not so much as to overwhelm, the more than 470 articles are the first place to turn for answers to questions like these: ~What is spiritual formation? ~What is grace? How does grace help me grow? ~What is Centering Prayer? How do I do it? ~Who is Hildegard of Bingen? What did she write? ~ How can I grow in forgiveness? ~ What are Fowler's "stages of faith"? What are other ways of talking about stages of spiritual growth? Additional features include a comparative chart of different Christian spiritual traditions and a listing of significant spiritual classics by title so you can find the author.…