Bibliograph

Devotional classics, selected readings for individuals and groups, edited by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith

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Devotional classics, selected readings for individuals and groups, edited by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith

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eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Devotional classics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60777586

Responsibility statement

edited by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith

Sub title

selected readings for individuals and groups

Summary

"Works from the great spiritual writers of the past as well as readings from contemporary spiritual leaders ... create a guide that is indispensable for those looking for a deeper and more balanced spiritual life.... [F]eatures readings from Augustine of Hippo, Blaise Pascal, Francis of Assissi, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Søren Kierkegaard, Annie Dillard, Thomas Merton, Kathleen Norris, Dallas Willard, John Calvin, and many more."--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Preparing for the spiritual life -- The prayer-filled life (the contemplative tradition) -- The virtuous life (the holiness tradition) -- The spirit-empowered life (the charismatic tradition) -- The compassionate life (the social justice tradition) -- The word-centered life (the evangelical tradition) -- The sacramental life (the incarnational tradition)

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