Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina

by Michael Casey

Book Overview

Examines the Western tradition of "lectio divina" (a spiritual and prayerful approach to reading the sacred texts) in order to help readers expand their spiritual approach to living. "Paperback" This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892438916
• ISBN13: 9780892438914
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A deep and comprehensive treatment of Lectio

This is simply the most helpful and the most theologically deep book I have read on the topic of Lectio or Contemplative Bible Reading. An incredibly high view of scripture and very helpful discussion of the process and techniques for those who are serious about going deeper.

Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina

michael casey is among the best to talk about the subject of lectio divina or sacred reading. he brings out the best of the ancients but also imparts new understanding from his own wisdom.

Outstanding!

An outstanding book--the single best book on lectio that I have ever read or used. I recommend it highly. Update: this review was originally written in 1999. Five years later, I still haven't changed my mind, and use it as a textbook for my classes on the Benedictine Way.