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Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology

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Bringing together quite a lot of classical and recent texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality within 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 on the earth (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 instance, it includes readings about the best way to pray in addition to 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 features a historical and theological orientation to every major period and a theological/biographical introduction to every spiritual master. Indexed by person, key word, and Bible references, Invitation to Christian Spirituality serves as a really perfect text for courses in Christian spirituality, history of Christianity, and introduction to Christianity.

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