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Reading the Christian Spiritual Classics: a Guide For Evangelicals

Ever since Richard Foster wrote Celebration of Discipline in 1978- evangelicals have hungered for a deeper and more historic spirituality. Many have come to discover the wealth of spiritual insight available in the Desert Fathers- the medieval mystics- German Pietism and other traditions. While these classics have been a source of life-changing renewal for many- still others are wary of these texts and the foreign theological traditions from which they come. The essays in this volume provide a guide for evangelicals to read the Christian spiritual classics. The contributions fall into four sections. The first three answer the big questions: why should we read the spiritual classics- what are these classics and how should we read them? The last section brings these questions together into a brief reading guide for each of the major traditions. Each essay not only explores the historical and theological context- but also expounds the appropriate hermeneutical framework and the significance for the church today. Together these essays provide a comprehensive and charitable introduction to the spiritual classics- suitable for both those who already embrace them and those who remain concerned and cautious. Whether you are a newcomer to historic spirituality or a seasoned reader looking to go deeper- you will find this volume to be a reliable resource for years to come.

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248 Gog c.1
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USA : Ivp Academic.,
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333 hlm.
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English
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9780830839971
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Christian Moral and Devotional Theology
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Religion
Christian Life
Spiritual Growth
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