The Story of Christian Spirituality: Two Thousand Years, from East to West

By: Mursell, Gorden

The Christian faith has had a phenomenal impact on the development of the western world. This beautifully illustrated introduction to Christian spirituality through the centuries covers all the major... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800632893
• ISBN13: 9780800632892
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.0" x 9.7"

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Surveys two thousand years of the diverse Christian movement

The Story Of Christian Spirituality surveys two thousand years of the diverse Christian movement, with its evolving history and theology in terms of the spiritual heritage of the Christian faith, from East to West. The contributors present a full, fascinating, and informative portrait of humanity's desire for the dive across the centuries. The Story Of Christian Spirituality highlights the contributions of key individuals as they explored the ways in which Christians from earliest times to the present day sought to express and live out the deepest truths of their faith. A variety of traditions are showcased including the early church fathers, the Celts and Anglo-Saxons, the saints and mystics of the Medieval Wet, the Eastern traditions, the Russian contributions, the Protestant tradition in Europe, the Catholic saints and Reformers, the Anglicans, the Protestant tradition in America, and the 20th century international profusion of spiritualities arising from Christian traditions and innovations. Superbly and beautifully illustrated throughout, The Story Of Christian Spirituality is a remarkable and highly acclaimed addition to any personal, church, seminary, academic, or community library collection.