Devotional Classics: Selected Readings For Individuals And Groups - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0060777508 ISBN 13: 9780060777500

Casa editrice: Harperone, 2005

Riassunto

Revised to bring together the six traditions of the Christian faith, along with contemporary readings from modern-day spiritual leaders, a companion to the devotional life features works by St. Augustine, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Annie Dillard, Thomas Merton, and others, along with scriptural passages, discussion questions, and individual and group exercises. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

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L'autore:

Richard Foster is a best-selling author, the founder of RENOVARÉ - a movement committed to spiritual renewal - and Professor of Spiritual Formation at Azusa Pacific University, California.
James Bryan Smith is instructor of practical theology and chaplain of Friends University, Wichita, Kansas.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

A New, Expanded Edition of Renovaré's Classic Companion to the Devotional Life

Updated to incorporate all six traditions, or "streams," that comprise a healthy and holistic life of faith, these fifty–two selections have been organized to introduce the reader to the great devotional writers over the course of one year. Edited by James Bryan Smith, each reading is accompanied by an introduction and meditation by Richard J. Foster. In addition, each entry includes a related biblical passage, discussion questions, and individual and group exercises.

With devotional readings in

1. The Prayer–Filled Life

2. The Virtuous Life

3. The Spirit–Empowered Life

4. The Compassionate Life

5. The Word–Centered Life

6. The Sacramental Life

Foster and Smith sift through works from the great spiritual writers of the past as well as readings from contemporary spiritual leaders to create a guide that is indispensable for those looking for a deeper and more balanced spiritual life.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Harperone
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060777508
• ISBN 13: 9780060777500
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 388
• Redattore: Foster Richard J., Smith James Bryan