God Seekers: Twenty Centuries of Christian Spiritualities

ISBN-10: 080282840X
ISBN-13: 9780802828408
Category: Religion
Pages: 392
Language: English
Published: 2008-06-03
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Author: Richard H. Schmidt

Description

A fresh, readable introduction to Christian spirituality, God Seekers brings to life thirty-three spiritual masters from throughout Christian history. Through capsule biographies, selected quotations, and questions for reflection, Richard Schmidt presents and explores diverse ways of relating to God. Each chapter personalizes a major stream or movement of Christian spirituality by focusing on a particular key figure.

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