Spiritual Exercises Based on Paul's Epistle to the Romans (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802826732)

Paul's letter to the Romans is often regarded as the most profoundly doctrinal book in the Bible. While not overlooking its complex theology, Joseph Fitzmyer here shows Romans to be also a wellspring of devotional insight, accessible and deeply rewarding to all Christians.

In this book Fitzmyer recasts the text of Romans into the form of meditations for devotional reflection in spiritual retreats, Bible studies, church classrooms, small groups, and other prayerful gatherings. Styled after the famous Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, the book includes twenty-four meditations that can be divided in a variety of ways and fit to a range of reading schedules. Accompanying each meditation are questions to encourage reflection on the passage of Romans being considered and also a colloquy in the form of a psalm or New Testament hymn that matches the sentiment of the Pauline passage.

A truly fulfilling approach to spirituality, Fitzmyer's Spiritual Exercises demonstrates the role of Scripture in properly ordering the Christian life.

Author: Joseph A. Fitzmyer
ISBN-10: 0802826733
ISBN-13: 9780802826732
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2004
Pages: 235
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.02w x 0.65d