Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening

Informationen zum Autor Cynthia Bourgeault is a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, and theologian. She is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation and founding director of an international network of Wisdom Schools. She is the author of numerous books including The Wisdom Jesus, The Heart of Centering Prayer, and The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three. Klappentext Practitioners of Centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of this ancient discipline. Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer. Cynthia Bourgeault goes further than offering an introduction, however. She examines how the practice is related to the classic tradition of Christian contemplation, looks at the distinct nuances of its method, and explores its revolutionary potential to transform Christian life. The book encourages dialogue between Centering Prayer enthusiasts and those classic institutions of Christian nurture-churches, seminaries, and schools of theology-that have yet to accept real ownership of the practice and its potential. Zusammenfassung Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer.

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia Bourgault, Cynthia Bourgeault, Bourgeault Cynthia, Bourgeault Fcynthia
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.06.2004
• EAN: 9781561012626
• ISBN: 978-1-56101-262-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Spirituality, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Spirituality and religious experience, RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational