The story of Christian spirituality : two thousand years, from East to West / general editor, Gordon Mursell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mursell, Gordon, general editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spiritual life--Christianity.

Spiritual life.

Church history.

Physical Description:

384 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

Edition:

First Fortress Press edition.

Other Title:

Christian spirituality, two thousand years, from East to West

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2001.

Summary:

There is growing interest today in spirituality, an area ripe for serious yet accessible exploration. In this major, fully illustrated book, the great riches of the Christian spiritual tradition are revealed to both the general reader and the student.

Drawing from East and West, the authors present a full and fascinating picture of humanity's desire for the divine -- across the centuries. Highlighting the contribution of key individuals, this volume explores the ways in which Christians from the earliest times to the present day have sought to express and live out the deepest truths of their faith.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 368-369) and index.

ISBN:

0800632893

OCLC:

45870688