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Informationen zum Autor Barbara E. Bowe, RSCJ, was professor of biblical studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where she taught courses in New Testament and early Christianity and directed the Biblical Spirituality Program. Laurie Brink, OP, is associate professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union and an associate editor for The Bible Today. She has published numerous articles on Scripture, and her most recent book focuses on the role of soldiers in Luke-Acts.John R. Barker, OFM, is assistant professor of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union and the Old Testament book reviewer for The Bible Today. He is a regular contributor to pastoral publications such as Emmanuel Magazine, The Bible Today, and Weekday Homily Helps. Klappentext This book invites readers into the Bible by offering guidance on what, how, and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition features two new chapters introducing key theological concepts and exploring biblical spirituality in the early Christian church. It is ideal for classroom, parish, or individual reading. Zusammenfassung This book invites readers into the Bible by offering guidance on what! how! and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition features two new chapters introducing key theological concepts and exploring biblical spirituality in the early Christian church. It is ideal for classroom! parish! or individual reading. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the Second EditionAcknowledgmentsAbbreviations for Biblical BooksChronologyIntroduction: Touching a Finger to the Flame1 What Is Spirituality?2 God beyond All Names3 The Riddle of the World4 The God of Blessing and Salvation5 I Have Heard Their Cry6 Royal Power and the Covenant Dream7 Prophetic Spirituality8 Wisdom Has Built Herself a House9 Crisis and Hope10 That Man Jesus11 Pauline Spirituality12 A New Heaven and a New EarthConclusion: Biblical Foundations of SpiritualityEpilogue: The Church That SojournsNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex of Biblical NamesIndex of Proper NamesIndex of PlacesIndex of Scripture Citations and Ancient LiteratureIndex of SubjectsIn Memorial: Barbara Ellen Bowe, R.S.C.J.: December 1, 1945-March 14, 2010...
