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Book SynopsisBiblical Foundations of Spirituality invites readers to touch a finger to the flame of the Bible by offering guidance on what, how, and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition builds on Barbara Bowe's acclaimed book with two new chapters by Laurie Brink and John R. Barker introducing key theological concepts and exploring how biblical spirituality was first experienced and expressed in early Christian communities.The book begins by exploring the many meanings of the word spirituality, then leads readers through the Biblefrom Genesis to Revelationto develop a biblically based spirituality that can serve as a compass in the challenges of life. Updated to reference the latest scholarship, this book helps make the Bible more accessible and shows how it can be relevant to life today. The book stresses the spiritual dimension of biblical figures' search for God and shows how their insights about Godfrom successes to dead endscan reflect our contemporary
Trade ReviewIn this second edition of Barbara Bowe’s award-winning book, the original text is supplemented by two excellent new chapters. John Barker’s discussion of postexilic theology serves as a bridge between the theology of the Old and New Testaments, and Laurie Brink provides a sketch of the postcanonical movement of Christian theology. Bowe laid a firm foundation for this work; Barker and Brink have added to the trustworthiness of its structure. -- Dianne Bergant, CSA, Catholic Theological Union
Barbara Bowe’s work contributes to an understanding of spirituality that emphasizes how our daily and contextual response to God gives rise to our theology. Her work considers how the lived daily experience of a people of faith “touching their fingers to the flame” and “eating God’s word” gave rise to the Sacred Scripture and continues to give rise to our theologizing on that Scripture. The contributions of John R. Barker and Laurie Brink to this new edition of Bowe’s masterful work help the flame of her book burn even brighter. -- Gilberto Cavazos-González, OFM, Pontifical University Antonianum
Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Abbreviations for Biblical Books Chronology Introduction: Touching a Finger to the Flame 1 What Is Spirituality? 2 God beyond All Names 3 The Riddle of the World 4 The God of Blessing and Salvation 5 I Have Heard Their Cry 6 Royal Power and the Covenant Dream 7 Prophetic Spirituality 8 Wisdom Has Built Herself a House 9 Crisis and Hope 10 That Man Jesus 11 Pauline Spirituality 12 A New Heaven and a New Earth Conclusion: Biblical Foundations of Spirituality Epilogue: The Church That Sojourns Notes Glossary Bibliography Index of Biblical Names Index of Proper Names Index of Places Index of Scripture Citations and Ancient Literature Index of Subjects In Memorial: Barbara Ellen Bowe, R.S.C.J.: December 1, 1945–March 14, 2010
