Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
Title | Dictionary of Christian Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Zondervan, |
Publisher | Zondervan Academic |
Total Pages | 2439 |
Release | 2016-11-22 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310531039 |
In recent decades Christian spirituality, spiritual formation and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community. Consequently, an accessible and reliable academic resource is needed on these topics—one that will offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and affirming the core grace-centered values of classic evangelical spirituality. The Dictionary of Christian Spirituality reflects an overarching interpretive framework for evangelical spiritual formation: a holistic and grace-filled spirituality that encompasses relational (connecting), transformational (becoming), and vocational (doing) dynamics. At the same time, contributors respectfully acknowledge the differences between Reformed, Holiness, and Pentecostal paradigms of the spiritual life. And, by bringing together writers from around the world who share a common orthodoxy, this reference work is truly global and international in both its topical scope and contributors. Entries give appropriate attention to concepts, concerns, and formative figures in the evangelical tradition of spirituality that other reference work neglect. They offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available, exploring the similarities and differences between Christianity and alternate spiritualities without lapsing into relativism. The Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is a resource that covers a wide range of topics relating to Christian spirituality and is biblically engaged, accessible, and relevant for all contemporary Christians.
New SCM Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
Title | New SCM Dictionary of Christian Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Sheldrake |
Publisher | SCM Press |
Total Pages | 974 |
Release | 2013-05-20 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0334049547 |
This dictionary attempts to give direct access to the development of Christian Spirituality. It is a series of pieces written by experts to provide instant, accurate and thought-provoking information of high scholarship.
The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
Title | The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Gordon S. Wakefield |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | 424 |
Release | 1983-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780664221706 |
Ecumenical in character, this comprehensive and authoritative dictionary is the achievement of scholars of international standing--Anglicans, Roman Catholics, Baptists, Presbyterians, Quakers, Methodists, Lutherans, and others....The articles are nondogmatic and scholarly....The main emphasis is thematic--the entries represent types, schools, and subjects. Articles that refer to non-Christian religions...are included insofar as they have influenced Christianity. The unifying theme of the dictionary is that it seeks to illumine ways in which women and men have responded to God in prayer and living...
The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation
Title | The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation PDF eBook |
Author | Keith Beasley-Topliffe |
Publisher | Upper Room Books |
Total Pages | 754 |
Release | 2017-02-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0835816303 |
This reference book, compiled with the help of more than 50 scholars from many denominations, provides a basic guide to Christian spiritual formation through more than 470 entries. It covers such subjects as great spiritual teachers of the past and present, important topics in Christian spirituality, and ways to pray and lead groups in prayer and spiritual growth. Containing enough information to get you started but not so many details as to overwhelm, the entries in this dictionary answer such questions as: What is spiritual formation? What is grace? How does it 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? This dictionary also includes a chart that compares various Christian spiritual traditions, plus a list of significant spiritual classics by title and author.
A Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
Title | A Dictionary of Christian Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Gordon Stevens Wakefield |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 400 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Christian biography |
ISBN | 9780334019671 |
Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
Title | Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Don Thorsen |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | 147 |
Release | 2018-03-27 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0830887326 |
This pocket dictionary is an A to Z introduction and resource for curious newcomers and novice students of spirituality. Don Thorsen charts the Christian spiritual pilgrimage through its many traditions, schools of thought, and tested practices. Among the over 300 definitions you'll find terms and ideas, traditions and movements, practices and rituals, and texts and theology.
The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality
Title | The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Downey |
Publisher | Michael Glazier Books |
Total Pages | 1128 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN |
A Michael Glazier book.