The Shakers - Two Centuries of Spiritual Reflection

Klappentext The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted!In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century Zusammenfassung Discusses the theology of the Shaker religion and examines the attitudes of the Shakers toward celibacy and community.

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• Authors: Robley E. Whitson
• Assisted by: William C. Chittick (Photographs), Peter Lamborn Wilson (Photographs), Robley E. Whitson (Editor), Robley Edward Whitson (Editor)
• Publisher: Paulist press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.1984
• EAN: 9780809123735
• ISBN: 978-0-8091-2373-5
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Classics of Western Spirituality Series; Classics of Western Spirituality Series; Classics of Western Spirituali
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works