This subsection offers resources on spiritual formation, specifically classic Christian spiritual texts and spiritual direction. Use the drop-down menu for information.
The Bloomsbury Guide to Christian Spirituality by
The Bloomsbury Guide to Christian Spirituality is written by foremost academics in their fields who distill their knowledge for a wide intelligent audience.
The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence (Online) by
A handbook on the area of childhood and adolescent spiritual development.
The Story of Christian Spirituality by
An illustrated introduction to Christian spirituality through the centuries that covers all the major traditions--East and West, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant, with special articles on key spiritual concepts, practices, and movements that continue to influence Christian spirituality.
Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries by
Gerald L. Sittser carves out a new discipline that blends spirituality and Christian history--spiritual history. He overviews Christian history through the lens of spirituality, looking at what we can learn about the spiritual life from various figures and eras.
Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by
Reflects an overarching interpretive framework for evangelical spiritual formation: a holistic and grace-filled spirituality that encompasses relational (connecting), transformational (becoming), and vocational (doing) dynamics. A resource that covers a wide range of topics relating to Christian spirituality and is biblically engaged, accessible, and relevant for all contemporary Christians.
The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by
A reference work on all aspects of Christian spirituality. Systematically organized and alphabetically arranged for maximum ease of use, the book includes comprehensive bibliographies; a section of short essays on the content, methods, and current debates in the field; and reading lists to encourage additional reading and research.
The Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality (Online) by
A comprehensive single-volume introduction to Christian spirituality. Provides material on biblical, historical, and theological foundations, along with treatment of contemporary issues.
Christian Spirituality: The Classics by
A guide to thirty key Christian spirituality texts. Ranging from Origen and Augustine to Jonathan Edwards, Thérèse of Lisieux and Thomas Merton, Each chapter briefly describes the classic text's author and audience, gives a synopsis of its contents, suggests some of its influence in history, and then explores aspects of the text's meaning for readers today.
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