Sacred systems: exploring personal transformation in the Western Christian tradition
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Main Author: Kyle, Eric J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Eugene, OR Pickwick Publ. 2014
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-311) and index
Introduction -- pt. 1. Early non-Christian influences. Philo of Alexandria's contemplative life -- Iamblichus and the mysteries -- pt. 2. Early Christian diversity. Gnostic Christian formation -- Didache communities -- pt. 3. Early monastic formation. Cassian's Conferences -- Philokalia formation -- pt. 4. Medieval & Renaissance. Franciscan formation -- Erasmus & militant Christians -- pt. 5. Protestant Reformation. Francis de Sales' Introduction -- Quaker formation -- William Law's Serious call -- pt. 6. Contemporary movements. Dallas Willard's renovating heart -- Personal transformation at a liberal Christian seminary -- Gerald May's willing spirit -- Yale's Spiritual Self Schema (3-S) Program -- pt. 7. Synthesizing & summarizing. Synthesizing: the sacred systems through three lenses -- Final insights, critiques, and callings
Physical Description:IX, 319 S. Ill. 23 cm
ISBN:9781620329641
1620329646

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