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Author: Matthew Scraper Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 9781716657108 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
The experience of growing in a relationship with God is very much like the experience of growing in any relationship. Over the centuries, many Saints have traveled this road, and more than a few have written of their experiences in the hope that doing so will help other Christians to better understand what they are experiencing as they come to know God more intimately. In 1911, Evelyn Underhill published a work titled Mysticism, in which she sought to examine the writings of many of the Saints on this topic so that she might come to discern the experiences that were common to each. Others have since built upon her work, and work on this subject matter is obviously ongoing, however the end result of this work as it exists today has been the coalescence of the experiences of many of the Saints into a chart that identifies the experiences common to each of the major seasons (or "Ways" as they are also commonly referred to) of Christian spiritual growth. This work will take a look at the seasons of spiritual growth, and how those seasons are reflected in the order of salvation. Much of what follows will be a bit academic in nature, as we work our way through concepts, theologies, and practices that lead to a deeply spiritual life. My intent in this work is to explain the process of spiritual growth in the context of the salvific experience within which it occurs. My hope is to offer entrance into a dialogue that I don't believe to be adequately engaged in the formation processes of clergy in most Christian denominations.
Author: Matthew Scraper Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 9781716657108 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
The experience of growing in a relationship with God is very much like the experience of growing in any relationship. Over the centuries, many Saints have traveled this road, and more than a few have written of their experiences in the hope that doing so will help other Christians to better understand what they are experiencing as they come to know God more intimately. In 1911, Evelyn Underhill published a work titled Mysticism, in which she sought to examine the writings of many of the Saints on this topic so that she might come to discern the experiences that were common to each. Others have since built upon her work, and work on this subject matter is obviously ongoing, however the end result of this work as it exists today has been the coalescence of the experiences of many of the Saints into a chart that identifies the experiences common to each of the major seasons (or "Ways" as they are also commonly referred to) of Christian spiritual growth. This work will take a look at the seasons of spiritual growth, and how those seasons are reflected in the order of salvation. Much of what follows will be a bit academic in nature, as we work our way through concepts, theologies, and practices that lead to a deeply spiritual life. My intent in this work is to explain the process of spiritual growth in the context of the salvific experience within which it occurs. My hope is to offer entrance into a dialogue that I don't believe to be adequately engaged in the formation processes of clergy in most Christian denominations.
Author: Elaine A. Heath Publisher: Baker Academic ISBN: 1493410326 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 244
Book Description
Elaine Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality. This thoroughly revised edition includes a new study guide. Praise for the First Edition Outreach Resource of the Year Award Winner "[Heath's] biographies of the mystics are inspiring, and her emphases on suffering and spiritual depth as the antidote to a prepackaged, method-obsessed, consumer-oriented evangelistic approach are refreshing."--Outreach
Author: Matthew Scraper Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1312096845 Category : Languages : en Pages : 202
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It is becoming clear that the church of the modern world is losing (or has already lost) its perceived value among the general populace. There have been many theories proposed that try to explain the reason for this decline in value, ranging from the church's need to be more relevant, to the necessity of return to authentic community. If the church is to become valuable again then we must return to a more substantive theology, one that helps people, both individually and collectively, to better understand Christian spiritual growth by explaining what the process of growing toward spiritual maturity has historically looked like. What the world needs is a church that is irrelevant...one that breaks the worldly cycles of selfishness, selfism, and entitlement and offers an alternative to the meaningless quest for self-deification. If we are to make a difference in the world again, then we must stop trying to make disciples who follow Christ, and begin making disciples who know Christ.
Author: Ethan Walker Publisher: Devi Press, Inc. ISBN: 9780972931700 Category : Languages : en Pages : 294
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"The Mystic Christ is an ancient tale of mystic union, salvation, and enlightenment. It is the careful uncovering of a lost treasure of immeasurable value, long buried in the suffocating darkness of conventional orthodoxy on one side, and blind fundamentalist extremism on the other. From the viewpoint of the world's mystical religious traditions, the brilliant light of the Master's way is revealed as a penetrating radical non-duality unifying all people and all of life. His path to this all-embracing unity is the spiritual practice of pure selfless love. Love God intensely, love our neighbor as our own Self, bless those that curse us, and pray for those that mistreat us. Love has been lost, becoming nothing more than a word in the dictionary and, yet, it remains the foundation of Jesus' message."
Author: Sue Yore Publisher: Peter Lang ISBN: 9783039115365 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 344
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This book challenges experiential, esoteric and colloquial understandings of mysticism by bringing a fresh relevance to the term through an interdisciplinary dialogue between literature, mysticism and theology in the context of postmodernity. In order to achieve this, the author takes selected writings of Iris Murdoch, Denise Levertov and Annie Dillard, and incorporates them into various stages of a redesigned mystic way. The fourteenth-century mystic Julian of Norwich is invoked throughout as a role model whom these three writers seek to emulate as popular writers, contemplatives and theologians. As theologians who are concerned with the pressing issues of our age, Grace Jantzen, Dorothee Soelle and Sallie McFague are drawn on as conversation partners to complete the three-way discussion. The author maintains that understanding the writing and reading of creative texts in the context of practical mysticism facilitates an integrated approach to the use of literature for theological expression.
Author: Elizabeth Clare Prophet Publisher: SCB Distributors ISBN: 1609884175 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 220
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Are you a mystic seeking oneness with divinity? You walk the steeper path, but the high cliffs hold no fear for you who are drawn upward by the heart of the Divine Mother. Whether you follow Buddha, Jesus, Krishna, Mother Mary, Saint Germain, Kuan Yin or others, this book shows the inner path to taking their hand as they lead you Home.
Author: Emilie Griffin Publisher: Paraclete Press ISBN: 1612615503 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 206
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In Wonderful and Dark Is This Road, Emilie Griffin invites us to discover the fascinating, yet often misunderstood, spiritual path of mysticism. Griffin explores the origins of mysticism, the different expressions and gifts of mysticism, and the recognized stages on the mystical journey. In beautifully transparent prose, she illuminates the insights of famous mystics throughout the centuries, from the Apostle Paul, to the Desert Fathers and Mothers, to Thomas Merton and Evelyn Underhill. Ultimately, and perhaps most importantly, Griffin reveals mysticism as a spiritual path that is open to us all, offering the gift of an intimate knowledge of divine love to those who choose it. This is a book that has the potential to transform not only our inner lives, but our world.
Author: Evelyn Underhill Publisher: ISBN: 9780898041385 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
Evelyn Underhill was the twentieth century's most authoritative voice on mysticism. In this volume, she reviews the development of the mystical tradition within Christianity and strives to define the true character and origin of the Christian mystic. She also describes how the Christian mystic differs from mystics arising from other spiritual traditions -- how the Christian tradition enriches the mystical experience. The Mystic Way stands as a strong and powerful rebuke to all who try to estrange Christianity from its mystical roots. It is an important book for everyone seeking to understand the spiritual path -- and Christianity.
Author: James C. Alexander Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1725293412 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 98
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Many are searching for a deeper spiritual life. Yet, often seekers don't really know where to begin. In this short book, James Alexander demystifies the mystical journey. Realizing that the mystics have much to offer those searching for a richer spiritual life, and yet that not everyone is called to a monastic life, Alexander offers a path for everyday mystics. If you have been wanting "something more," but don't know how to go about it, this book is for you! Characteristics of the mystical journey as well as practices that will deepen your spiritual life and relationships with others are presented in an inviting, doable way. The mystic's way is a reality for everyone. This book offers a starting point for a fuller, richer experience of God that will encourage you and excite you. Discover a path that has enriched the life of many followers of Jesus—both now and in the past. The journey awaits you. Now is the time to begin!
Author: Matthew Scraper
Author: Matthew Scraper
Author: Elaine A. Heath
Author: Matthew Scraper
Author: Ethan Walker
Author: Evelyn Underhill
Author: Sue Yore
Author: Elizabeth Clare Prophet
Author: Emilie Griffin
Author: Evelyn Underhill
Author: James C. Alexander