Spiritual Direction and the Encounter with God (Revised Edition): A Theological Inquiry

Barry, William A.

ISBN 10: 0809142945 / ISBN 13: 9780809142941

Editore: Paulist Press, 2005

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Riassunto:

Is what we call "the encounter with God" merely a depth experience of the psyche or does it have a specific theological character? In this revised edition of his best selling book, William Barry shows how it it possible to understand an encounter with the Triune God in this world, and how that process can be interpreted and aided by a spiritual director. Using the insights of John Macmurray and John Smith, Barry describes how a relationship with God develops and how one can discern whether a particular experience is from God or not. This understanding of religious experience comes from a theology of community, communal discernment and ministry in the church. This book will be helpful to spiritual directors, educators and theologians, as well as all educated seekers desiring a deeper relationship with God. In this revised edition, the author has added reflections on God's presence to suffering and evil and to evildoers, updated the bibliography, and freshened his examples for the 21st-century reader. †

Informazioni sull?autore: The author or co-author of 18 books William A. Barry, SJ, has taught at Weston Jesuit School of Theology, the University of Michigan and Boston College and engaged in administrative work in the Society of Jesus. He gives retreats and spiritual direction at Campion Renewal Center, Weston, MA.

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Titolo: Spiritual Direction and the Encounter with ...
Casa editrice: Paulist Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
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