Description
Book SynopsisA scholarly yet accessible introduction to Christian Spirituality.What is Christian Spirituality? How does it relate to non-Christian traditions? Where does it arise from and where is it going? These are some of the key questions addressed in this innovative new guide from Bloomsbury.
The Bloomsbury Guide to Christian Spirituality is written by foremost academics in their fields who distill their knowledge for a wide intelligent audience. They do this with huge skill and attention to the needs of modern readers.Appealing equally to those studying the tradition for religious formation or those wishing to acquaint themselves with this fascinating subject, this guide is destined to become an essential text in the field.
Trade ReviewThis volume is a mine of information. No library, personal or public, should be without it. I thoroughly recommend it. -- Timothey Stanton * Journal of the Community of the Resurrection *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is Christian Spirituality? The Editors Part One: The Building Blocks 1 The Origins of Christian Spirituality in the Temple Tradition,
Margaret Barker 2 The Origins and Scope of Biblical Spirituality,
Gerald O'Collins 3 The Mystical Tradition,
Bernard McGinn 4 The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers,
Benedicta Ward Part Two: Schools of Spirituality 5 Augustinian Spirituality,
Martin Laird 6 Monastic Spirituality,
Laurentia Johns 7 Orthodox Spirituality,
John Chryssavgis 8 Dominican Spirituality,
Richard Woods 9 Franciscan Spirituality,
Michael Guinan 10 Carmelite Spirituality,
Peter Tyler 11 Reform Spirituality - The Lutheran Tradition,
Jonathan Linman 12 Reform Spirituality - Calvin,
Judith Rossall 13 Ignatian Spirituality,
Gerard W. Hughes 14 Anglican Spirituality,
Gordon Mursell 15 The French School,
David Thayer Part Three: Spirituality in Action 16 Spirituality and Politics,
Michael Kirwan 17 Christian Spiritual Direction,
Peter Tyler 18 Charismatic Spirituality,
Mark Cartledge Part Four: Christian Spirituality in Dialogue with other Faiths 19 Christian Spirituality and Hinduism,
Martin Ganeri 20 Christian Spirituality and Buddhism,
Brian Pierce 21 Christian Spirituality and Judaism,
John Pawlikowski 22 Christian Spirituality and Islam,
Christian Troll Part Five: Christian and Indigenous Spiritualities 23 Christian Spirituality in Africa: African Traditional Religion and the Spirituality of the African Initiated Churches,
Celia Kourie 24 Christian Spirituality in America: Native American Spirituality,
Kathy Heskin 25 Christian Spirituality in Asia: The Nasranis,
Kurian Perumpallikunnel 26 Christian Spirituality in Europe: The Celtic Tradition,
Thomas O'Loughlin 27 Christian Spirituality in Oceania: An Australian Perspective,
Anthony Kelly Part Six: Contemporary Issues in Spirituality 28 Women and Spirituality,
Bernadette Flanagan 29 Men and Spirituality,
Richard Rohr 30 Art and Christian Spirituality,
Mark Hederman 31 Christian Spirituality and Creation: Ecospirituality
, Mary Grey 32 Christian Spirituality and Atheism,
Stephen Bullivant Epilogue: Whither Christian Spirituality?
Peter Tyler Notes on Contributors Index
