Streams of Living Water - Essential Practices from the Six Great Traditions of Christian Faith

Informationen zum Autor Richard J. Foster is the author of several bestselling books, including Celebration of Discipline , Streams of Living Water , Life with God , and Prayer , which was Christianity Today 's Book of the Year and the winner of the Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He is the founder of Renovaré, an organization and a movement committed to the renewal of the church of Jesus Christ in all its multifaceted expressions, and the editor of The Life with God Bible . Klappentext The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today. In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these "streams." Zusammenfassung The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today. In this landmark work! Foster examines the "streams of living water" –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices! from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community! are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these "streams." ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Richard J Foster, Richard J. Foster
• Editore: Harper Collins Usa
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.11.2001
• EAN: 9780060628222
• ISBN: 978-0-06-062822-2
• Pagine: 448
• Dimensioni: 135 mm x 203 mm x 26 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze umane, tematiche generali; Theology, Christianity, History of Religion, Judaism, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Spirituality and religious experience, Religion and beliefs, Prayer and prayer books, Relating to Christian people and groups, Christian and quasi-Christian cults and sects, Devotional material, RELIGION: History, RELIGION: Christianity / Quaker, RELIGION: Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION: Spirituality, RELIGION: Christianity / History, RELIGION: Christian Church / General, RELIGION: Christian Ministry / Discipleship, RELIGION: Prayer, RELIGION: Messianic Judaism, Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)