History of Christian Spirituality (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780819219145)

This modern classic explores the key concepts and people who have shaped our Christian spiritual heritage.

Concise and readable Holmes begins this introduction to Christian spirituality with the Jewish antecedents, and proceeds through the New Testament period, monasticism, the Middle Ages, Byzantine spirituality, and the modern period. Holmes ends his overview with key contemporary figures such as Simone Weil, Thomas Merton, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Brief bibliographies of the books written by each notable figure are included for those who wish to read more extensively.

A History of Christian Spirituality is the perfect book for introductory classes at the M. Div. level, for diaconate programs, lay people or parish study classes of all Christian denominations, and for any reference collection. This is a unique and invaluable learning tool and reference for readers, students, or teachers who want a quick explanation of the significance of a person or idea, or who are interested in a broad overview of the entire field.

Author: Urban T. Holmes III
ISBN-10: 0819219142
ISBN-13: 9780819219145
Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2002
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.36h x 5.75w x 0.39d