{"product_id":"the-blackwell-companion-to-christian-spirituality-isbn-9781405102476","title":"The Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive single-volume introduction to Christian spirituality, and represents the most significant recent developments in the field.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a thoroughly interdisciplinary, broadly ecumenical, and representative overview of the most significant recent developments in the field\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprises essays combining rigorous academic scholarship with accessible and elegant writing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects an understanding of the field as the study of the lived experience of Christian faith and discipleship\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides material on biblical, historical, and theological foundations, along with treatment of contemporary issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Notes on Contributors. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Arthur Holder (Graduate Theological Union).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What is Christian Spirituality?.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Approaches to the Study of Christian Spirituality: Sandra M. Schneiders (Graduate Theological Union).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Scripture and Christian Spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Old Testament in Christian Spirituality: Barbara Green (Graduate Theological Union).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The New Testament in Christian Spirituality: Bonnie Thurston (ordained minister).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Christian Spirituality in History\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Christian Spirituality during the Roman Empire (100–600): Columba Stewart (Saint John’s School of Theology).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Christian Spirituality in Byzantium and the East (600–1700): John A. McGuckin (Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Christian Spirituality in the Medieval West (600–1450): Ulrike Wiethaus (Wake Forest University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 European Reformations of Christian Spirituality (1450–1700): Jill Raitt (Univeristy of Missouri-Columbia).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Christian Spirituality in Europe and North America since 1700: Diana Butler Bass (Virginia Theological Seminary) and Joseph Stewart-Sicking (Virginia Theological Seminary).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Christian Spirituality in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania: Richard Fox Young (Princeton Theological Seminary).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Theology and Christian Spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Trinitarian Perspectives on Christian Spirituality: Mark A. McIntosh (Loyola University of Chicago).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Christology in Christian Spirituality: William Thompson-Uberuaga (Duquesne University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Holy Spirit in Christian Spirituality: Robert Davis Hughes III (University of the South, Sewanee).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Christian Spirituality and the Theology of the Human Person: Philip Endean (University of Oxford).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Church as Context for Christian Spirituality: David Lonsdale (University of London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Sacramentality and Christian Spirituality: Ann Loades (University of Durham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Christian Spirituality and Theological Ethics: William C. Spohn (University of Santa Clara).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Interdisciplinary Dialogue Partners for the Study of Christian Spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Social Sciences; John A. Coleman (Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles)18 Personality Sciences: Janet K. Ruffing (Fordham University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Natural Sciences: Robert John Russell (Graduate Theological Union).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Aesthetics: Alejandro García-Rivera (Graduate Theological Union).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Feminist Studies: Amy Hollywood (University of Chicago Divinity School).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Ritual Studies: Susan J. White (Texas Christian University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Theology of Religions : Michael Barnes (University of London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Special Topics in Contemporary Christian Spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Experience: David Hay (University of Aberdeen).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Mysticism: David B. Perrin (Saint Paul University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Interpretation: Philip F. Sheldrake (University of Durham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Nature: Douglas Burton-Christie (Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Practice: Elizabeth Liebert (San Francisco Theological Seminary).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Liberation: Michael Battle (Duke University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Interfaith Encounter: Kwok Pui-lan (Episcopal Divinity School).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  “Represents a full survey of the latest research in the field and will form an essential component of academic libraries with theological collections and make a valuable contribution to public libraries with specialist collections in the humanities.” \u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“This book contains thirty essays covering 550 pages, all specially commissioned. It amounts to the single most thorough treatment of the field to date … lending the book considerable interest and depth [and] shows that the study of Christian spirituality has started to display the characteristics of a mature academic field: teaching, research, and an identifiable community of scholars and scholarship … Be reassured that things are looking up: scholars are less often approaching spirituality reductively, and good work is being done.” \u003ci\u003eThe Way\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For those who want to respond to the ‘spiritual search of our times’ and wonder what Christianity can contribute at this moment in our history, I strongly recommend the book - it will not disappoint.\" \u003ci\u003eJournal of Contemporary Religion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a rich and comprehensive resource not only for theologians but also for ordinands, parish priests and teachers.\" \u003ci\u003eNew Directions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“An interesting idea.” \u003ci\u003eLOGOS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It is an excellent resource for scholars and graduate students.” \u003ci\u003eBrigid O’Shea Merriman, O.S.F., Lourdes College\u003c\/i\u003e \"A state-of-the-art treatment of the very wide field of christian spirituality…A rich feast.\" \u003ci\u003eNetwork Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eArthur Holder\u003c\/b\u003e is Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Christian Spirituality at Graduate Theological Union. A priest of the Episcopal Church, he is the co-translator of \u003ci\u003eBede: A Biblical Miscellany\u003c\/i\u003e (1999) and the translator of \u003ci\u003eBede: On the Tabernacle\u003c\/i\u003e (1994). He is currently Co-chair of the Christian Spirituality Group of the American Academy of Religion, and serves on the Governing Board of the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality and the Editorial Board of the Society’s journal \u003ci\u003eSpiritus\u003c\/i\u003e.  Christian spirituality has recently emerged as a distinct (and growing) academic field in universities, colleges, and theological schools. \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive single-volume introduction to the subject which takes a thoroughly interdisciplinary, broadly ecumenical approach. Like all volumes in the Blackwell Companions to Religion series, \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e represents the most significant recent scholarship and knowledge in the field. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithout attempting to impose a single definition of Christian spirituality upon its contributors, \u003ci\u003ethe Companion\u003c\/i\u003e reflects an understanding of the field as the study of the lived experience of Christian faith and discipleship. The six parts of the volume deal with approaches to the study of Christian spirituality, biblical foundations, historical developments, theological perspectives, interdisciplinary dialogue partners, and selected special topics in contemporary Christian spirituality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume will be of interest to scholars in the field and in other related disciplines, to undergraduate and graduate students in theology and religious studies, and to Christians of all denominations who desire to learn more about the practice of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990168813797,"sku":"NP9781405102476","price":262.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405102476.jpg?v=1761786766","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-blackwell-companion-to-christian-spirituality-isbn-9781405102476","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}