The Christian Disciple

Defines the distinctive characteristics of true Christian discipleship derived from following the pattern of the life and death of Jesus Christ. This pattern consists of the three conditions of, in the author's words, 'self-denial, taking up the Cross, and following Jesus.' Concludes that spiritual discipline and the conditions for discipleship are one and the same reality.

About the author

John E. Skinner is Holy Trinity Professor of Theology at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Summary

Defines the distinctive characteristics of true Christian discipleship derived from following the pattern of the life and death of Jesus Christ. This pattern consists of the three conditions of, in the author's words, 'self-denial, taking up the Cross, and following Jesus.' Concludes that spiritual discipline and the conditions for discipleship are one and the same reality.

Product details

• Authors: John E Skinner, John E. Skinner, Skinner John E.
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.03.1984
• EAN: 9780819136572
• ISBN: 978-0-8191-3657-2
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Spirituality, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Spirituality and religious experience