Sheldrake Philip (Cambridge Theological Federation Uk) - Spirituality A Brief History - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Engagingly written by one of the world's leading scholars in this field this comprehensively revised edition tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament right up to the present day. Charts the main figures ideas images and historical periods showing how and why spirituality has changed and developed over the centuries Includes new chapters on the nature and meaning of spirituality and on spirituality in the 21st century; and an account of the development and main features of devotional spirituality Provides new coverage of Christian spirituality's relationship to other faiths throughout history and their influence and impact on Christian beliefs and practices Features expanded sections on mysticism its relationship to spirituality the key mystical figures and the development of ideas of the mystical Explores the interplay between culture geography and spirituality taking a global perspective by tracing spiritual developments across continents
Title: Spirituality A Brief History
Author(s): Sheldrake Philip (Cambridge Theological Federation Uk)
Publisher: John Wiley And Sons Ltd
Barcode: 9781118472354
Pages: 272 Pages
Publication Date: 4/15/2013
Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Category: Christian Spirituality & Religious Experience