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Paperback
496 pp.
231 mm x 157 mm

ISBN-13:
9780195106374

Publication date:
January 1999

Imprint: OUP US

Invitation to Christian Spirituality

An Ecumenical Anthology

Edited by John R. Tyson

Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality in the broadest sense. Arranged chronologically, the selections are drawn from all major Christian traditions, from Ignatius of Antioch (d. 117) to Desmond Mphilo Tutu, representing distillations from the formative works of seventy-six great spiritual masters. Issues examined include the church in the world (Diognetus, Las Casas), purity of intention (Kierkegaard, Phoebe Palmer), prayer (Origen of Alexandria, Hannah More), religious affectations (Jonathan Edwards, Martin Luther King), Christian freedom (Augustine, Martin Luther), Christian feminism (Dame Julian, Rosemary Ruether), and the means of grace (Maximus the Confessor, John Wesley). This timely, eclectic collection considers not only the mystical and theoretical aspects of Christian spirituality but also its practice; for example, it includes readings about how to pray as well as notable prayers. Most selections include autobiographical materials from the authors that set the context for their writings. Opening with a theological survey of themes in Christian spirituality, this volume also includes a historical and theological orientation to each major period and a theological/biographical introduction to each spiritual master. Indexed by person, key word, and Bible references, Invitation to Christian Spirituality serves as an ideal text for courses in Christian spirituality, history of Christianity, and introduction to Christianity.

Readership : This text intended for use in sophomore through senior Introduction to Spirituality, Christian Spiratuality and History of Christianity courses.

Reviews

"An excellent selection of sources--broad, comprehensive, and representative. An ideal text of readings for a course in the history of Christian spirituality."--Everett Ferguson, Abilene Christian University
"The anthology I've been waiting for--comprehensive, ecumenical, chronological--with excellent introduction and indices. The best now in print."--Jerry R. Flora, Ashland Theological Seminary
"An excellent collection of source material that can be used to enhance a course on Christian spirituality, its history, and its impact."--Marygrace Peters, Aquinas Institute of Theology
"In both range and variety, a formidable collection of representative texts from the Christian tradition. The selections are often long enough to give students a feel for the style and mentality of the author, which is usually not possible in anthologies as full as this."--Ralph Keen, University of Iowa
"A good, diverse collection. I especially appreciate the chronological organization of the material."--James A. Patterson, Union University

1. The Ancient Church:
Ignatius of Antioch (d. 117)
Didache (c. 130)
Epistle to Diognetus (c. 130)
Vibia Perptua (c. 181-203)
Tertullian of Carthage (c. 160-220)
Irenaeus of Lyon (c. 130-202)
Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-216)
Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-251)
Ephrem the Syria (c. 306-373)
Athanasius the Alexandria (c. 296-373)
Macrina the Younger (c. 327-379)
Basil the Great (c. 330-379)
Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335-395)
Jerome of Bethlehem (c. 348-420)
Augustine of Hippo (c. 354-420)
John Cassian (c. 365-435)
Egeria's Pilgramage (c. 404-417)
Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-550)
Pseudo-Dionysius (c. 500)
Maximus the Confessor (c. 580-662)
John of Damsascus (c. 674-749)
2. The Medieval Church:
Anselm of Canterbur (c. 1033-1109)
Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1090-1153)
Hildegard of Bingen (c. 1098-1179)
Bonaventure (c. 1271- 1274)
Francis (c. 1182-1226) and Clare (c. 1193-1254)
Mechthild of Magdeburg (c. 1212-1297)
Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-1274)
Meister Eckhart (c. 1260-1327)
Catherine of Siena (c. 1347-1380)
Julian of Norwich (c. 1342-1423)
Thomas a` Kempis (c. 1380-1471)
3. The Reformation Era:
Catherine of Genoa (c. 1447-1510)
Martin Luther (c. 1483-1546)
Desuderuys Erasmus (c. 1466-1536)
Michael Sattler (c. 1490-1527)
John Calvin (1509-1564)
Bartholome de Las Casas (1474-1556)
Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
John of the Cross (1542-1591)
4. Modern Spirituality:
Johnanna Arndt (1555-1621)
George Herbert (1593-1633)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)
Blaise Paschal (1633-1662)
Philip Jacob Spener (1635-1705)
Jeane (Madame) Guyon (1648-1717)
Brother Lawrence (1611-1691)
John (1703-91) and Charles (1707-88) Wesley
John Edwards (1703-1758)
Hannah More (1745-1875)
Charles Finney (1792-1875)
Phoebe Worral Palmer (1807-1884)
Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
Horace Bushnell (1802-1876)
Threse of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Walter Rauschenbusch (1861-1918)
5. Contemporary Spirituality:
Rudolph Otto (1869-1937)
Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941)
Karth Barth (1886-1968)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945)
Simone Weil (1909-1943)
A.W. Tozer (1879-1963)
Howard Thurman (1900-1981)
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963)
Karl Rahner (1904-1984)
Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
James H. Cone (1938--)
Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Richard Foster (1942--)
Gustavo Gutierrez (1928--)
Rosemary Radford Ruether (1936--)
Desmond Mphilo Tutu (1931--)

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Special Features

Is an eclectic, historical collection of primary source texts
Exploes both the mystical and the practical in Christian spirituality
Addresses both the theory and practice of Christian spirituality
Each major period begins with a historical, theological orientation to the period
Each selection includes a theological-biographical introduction to the spiritual master
Is indexed by person, key work, and Bible references