Affirming the Touch of God: A Psychological and Philosophical Exploration of Christian Discernment

by Evan B. Howard

Both Ignatius of Loyola and Jonathan Edwards wrote about the theme of Christian discernment. Evan B. Howard clarifies patterns of Christian discernment common to both Roman Catholics and Protestants. Yet his study extends analysis further; through a synthesis of cognitive psychology and religious philosophy, Howard provides greater specification of the roles of affectivity in discernment. This will allow spiritual advisors to better guide men and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761816895
• ISBN13: 9780761816898
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 448 Pages