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- Spiritual Theology : the Theology of Yesterday for Spiritual Help Today
- Publication Name
- Spiritual Theology
- Title
- Spiritual Theology
- Subtitle
- The Theology of Yesterday for Spiritual Help Today
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 1561011304
- EAN
- 9781561011308
- ISBN
- 9781561011308
- Publisher
- Cowley Publications
- Genre
- Religion
- Release Date
- 25/01/1997
- Release Year
- 1997
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Item Length
- 8.6in
- Item Width
- 5.7in
- Item Weight
- 8.8 Oz
- Language
- English
- Publication Year
- 1997
- Topic
- Christian Theology / General, Christianity / Episcopalian, Christianity / Anglican
- Number of Pages
- 182 Pages
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Often spirituality today is isolated from church teaching and doctrine, as in Joseph Campbell's treatment of myth and the many forms of New Age theologies, but doctrine apart from the life of prayer is abstract and sterile. In Spiritual Theology Allen turns to the great teachers of the past--the church fathers, Augustine, Maximus the Confessor, Bonaventure, Hugh of St. Victor, Calvin and Luther, George Herbert--to recover a spirituality that is rich with the doctrines and disciplines of theology. Allen covers the great questions of the spiritual life: what is the Christian goal? what leads us toward that goal, and what hinders us? what is conversion? how can we discern our progress in the spiritual life? what are the fruits of the Spirit? A second purpose of the book is to introduce readers to the disciplines and texts of the threefold way, found in the eastern church from the fourth century on. Allen writes simply and clearly of the active life and the development of virtue, and the contemplative life, which includes coming to know God through the Book of Nature and the Book of Scripture as well as directly, face to face, which is the domain of mystical theology. This book is a basic and accessible introduction to the classic writings and doctrines of the spiritual life.
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Publisher
Cowley Publications
ISBN-10
1561011304
ISBN-13
9781561011308
eBay Product ID (ePID)
578371
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spiritual Theology : the Theology of Yesterday for Spiritual Help Today
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Christian Theology / General, Christianity / Episcopalian, Christianity / Anglican
Publication Year
1997
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
182 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.6in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
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Bx4501.2.A34 1997
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Diogenes Allen's new book . . . begins with an autobiographical exploration as to his discovery of 'spiritual theology' after years of being 'a teacher of philosophy and theology to students preparing to be ministers.'"This introduction is helpful and sets the scene for Allen's endeavour, which is to open up the depths and vistas of the Great Tradition as a practice of holy living--a bodily practice of learning 'to live every moment of one's life with an awareness of God.' Allen writes fluently, and in eleven shortish chapters covers the classical pattern of the spiritual journey as it has been repeatedly performed in the tradition. Above all his work bears the very real enthusiasm of a 'convert' who you sense is discovering something for the first time and is exceptionally eager to pass it on., I was glad to see the first chapter of this book entitled 'What is Spiritual Theology?' as that was the first question that came to my mind when I wondered whether or not to read it, given that I do not like theology and have never heard of the spiritual variety. . . . In a way, Diogenes Allen's opening is an easy one, clearly and kindly written, citing examples from all ages and branches of Christian history. . . . Allen examines the most common reasons why people seek God, starting with distress in the face of troubles such as natural disasters. He writes well. All the motives he mentions for God-seeking are well explained, with the help of extracts from his customary wealth of sources. …Perhaps it is because I am a Catholic that I settled down most comfortably when I was past conversion and on to the eight deadly thoughts (or seven deadly sins, as they were called when I first learnt about them). Allen's account of the difference between lust and sexual instinct is just one of those in this chapter which I thought a masterpiece. His piece on the dark night of the soul is wonderful. . . . By the time I had finished his chapters on 'The Book of Scripture' and 'The Book of Nature,' I was feeling positively inspired. It was a bit of a relief to find the end of the book discussing the growing closeness of God in terms of a habitual presence for spiritual theologians rather than a moment of ecstasy. . . . The book . . . is only 161 paperback pages of text, of which the central matter-of-fact core of advice will be good to have at hand while fighting one's way through life., I was glad to see the first chapter of this book entitled 'What is Spiritual Theology?' as that was the first question that came to my mind when I wondered whether or not to read it, given that I do not like theology and have never heard of the spiritual variety. . . . In a way, Diogenes Allen's opening is an easy one, clearly and kindly written, citing examples from all ages and branches of Christian history. . . . "Allen examines the most common reasons why people seek God, starting with distress in the face of troubles such as natural disasters. He writes well. All the motives he mentions for God-seeking are well explained, with the help of extracts from his customary wealth of sources. ..."Perhaps it is because I am a Catholic that I settled down most comfortably when I was past conversion and on to the eight deadly thoughts (or seven deadly sins, as they were called when I first learnt about them). Allen's account of the difference between lust and sexual instinct is just one of those in this chapter which I thought a masterpiece. His piece on the dark night of the soul is wonderful. . . . "By the time I had finished his chapters on 'The Book of Scripture' and 'The Book of Nature,' I was feeling positively inspired. It was a bit of a relief to find the end of the book discussing the growing closeness of God in terms of a habitual presence for spiritual theologians rather than a moment of ecstasy. . . . "The book . . . is only 161 paperback pages of text, of which the central matter-of-fact core of advice will be good to have at hand while fighting one's way through life., Diogenes Allen "s new book . . . begins with an autobiographical exploration as to his discovery of spiritual theology " after years of being a teacher of philosophy and theology to students preparing to be ministers. " SThis introduction is helpful and sets the scene for Allen "s endeavour, which is to open up the depths and vistas of the Great Tradition as a practice of holy living "a bodily practice of learning to live every moment of one "s life with an awareness of God. " Allen writes fluently, and in eleven shortish chapters covers the classical pattern of the spiritual journey as it has been repeatedly performed in the tradition. Above all his work bears the very real enthusiasm of a convert " who you sense is discovering something for the first time and is exceptionally eager to pass it on., C. S. Lewis once wrote of The Imitation of Christ that 'it is not addressed to our condition.' It suggests, for example, that scholars and writers hide themselves in the study when they should be helping in the kitchen. . . . The main thrust of this book is addressed directly to our condition. It is concerned with how we may live in the presence of God, and grow in the spiritual life. . . .The author draws on the whole sweep of theology and spirituality throughout the ages, and makes substantial connections between, for example, Calvin's Institutes and the life of prayer, Gregory of Nyssa and the goal of Christian spirituality, and Iris Murdoch and moral awareness.The book is accessible in the best sense, not patronizing or simplistic, but clear, well illustrated, and free from theological jargon. It is a good and useful book which will take a thoughtful reader into the rich tradition of theological spirituality., C. S. Lewis once wrote of The Imitation of Christ that 'it is not addressed to our condition.' It suggests, for example, that scholars and writers hide themselves in the study when they should be helping in the kitchen. . . . The main thrust of this book is addressed directly to our condition. It is concerned with how we may live in the presence of God, and grow in the spiritual life. . . ."The author draws on the whole sweep of theology and spirituality throughout the ages, and makes substantial connections between, for example, Calvin's Institutes and the life of prayer, Gregory of Nyssa and the goal of Christian spirituality, and Iris Murdoch and moral awareness."The book is accessible in the best sense, not patronizing or simplistic, but clear, well illustrated, and free from theological jargon. It is a good and useful book which will take a thoughtful reader into the rich tradition of theological spirituality., I was glad to see the first chapter of this book entitled What is Spiritual Theology? " as that was the first question that came to my mind when I wondered whether or not to read it, given that I do not like theology and have never heard of the spiritual variety. . . . In a way, Diogenes Allen "s opening is an easy one, clearly and kindly written, citing examples from all ages and branches of Christian history. . . . SAllen examines the most common reasons why people seek God, starting with distress in the face of troubles such as natural disasters. He writes well. All the motives he mentions for God-seeking are well explained, with the help of extracts from his customary wealth of sources. SPerhaps it is because I am a Catholic that I settled down most comfortably when I was past conversion and on to the eight deadly thoughts (or seven deadly sins, as they were called when I first learnt about them). Allen "s account of the difference between lust and sexual instinct is just one of those in this chapter which I thought a masterpiece. His piece on the dark night of the soul is wonderful. . . . SBy the time I had finished his chapters on The Book of Scripture " and The Book of Nature, " I was feeling positively inspired. It was a bit of a relief to find the end of the book discussing the growing closeness of God in terms of a habitual presence for spiritual theologians rather than a moment of ecstasy. . . . SThe book . . . is only 161 paperback pages of text, of which the central matter-of-fact core of advice will be good to have at hand while fighting one "s way through life., C. S. Lewis once wrote of The Imitation of Christ that it is not addressed to our condition. " It suggests, for example, that scholars and writers hide themselves in the study when they should be helping in the kitchen. . . . The main thrust of this book is addressed directly to our condition. It is concerned with how we may live in the presence of God, and grow in the spiritual life. . . . SThe author draws on the whole sweep of theology and spirituality throughout the ages, and makes substantial connections between, for example, Calvin "s Institutes and the life of prayer, Gregory of Nyssa and the goal of Christian spirituality, and Iris Murdoch and moral awareness. SThe book is accessible in the best sense, not patronizing or simplistic, but clear, well illustrated, and free from theological jargon. It is a good and useful book which will take a thoughtful reader into the rich tradition of theological spirituality., Diogenes Allen's new book . . . begins with an autobiographical exploration as to his discovery of 'spiritual theology' after years of being 'a teacher of philosophy and theology to students preparing to be ministers.'This introduction is helpful and sets the scene for Allen's endeavour, which is to open up the depths and vistas of the Great Tradition as a practice of holy living-a bodily practice of learning 'to live every moment of one's life with an awareness of God.' Allen writes fluently, and in eleven shortish chapters covers the classical pattern of the spiritual journey as it has been repeatedly performed in the tradition. Above all his work bears the very real enthusiasm of a 'convert' who you sense is discovering something for the first time and is exceptionally eager to pass it on.
Table of Content
Part 1 Introduction Chapter 2 What is Spiritual Theology? Chapter 3 The Journey and the Goal Chapter 4 Conversion Chapter 5 Three Journeys to God Chapter 6 The Eight Deadly Thoughts Chapter 7 Progress in the Spiritual Life Chapter 8 Contemplation Chapter 9 The Book of Nature Chapter 10 The Book of Scripture Chapter 11 Mystical Theology Chapter 12 Christian Doctrine and the Spiritual Life
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
97-000623
Dewey Decimal
248
Series
The New Church's Teaching Ser.
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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