A History of Christian Spirituality theological statement

theological statement

Tying the Gospel narrative to our lives as followers of Jesus

Church leaders

Sermons for the major holy days as well as selections of Sundays throughout the year will be helpful to pastors preparing to preach

We have taken as our starting point Jesus’ summary of the commandments

A History of Christian Spirituality theological statementThis 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,