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  • ISBN: 0195106377
  • Category: History
  • Author: John R. Tyson
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  • Publisher: Oxford University Press; UK ed. edition (January 28, 1999)
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John R. Tyson provides a masterful and comprehensive sample of the highlights of Christian spirituality from the earliest era to the modern period.

John R. In his introduction, Tyson defines Christian spirituality as the relationship, union, and conformity with God that a Christian experiences through his or her reception of the grace of God, and a corresponding willingness to turn from sin and (to use a Pauline phrase) ‘to walk according to the Spirit.

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Invitation to Christian Spirituality book. This is a collection of texts pertinent to the study. Start by marking Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology as Want to Read: Want to Read savin. ant to Read. Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology. 0195106377 (ISBN13: 9780195106374). Tyson selects authors from across the spectrum of spiritual traditions, within different cultural, political, and economical settings, giving voice to a wide variety of reflection and response to God's call on their lives. As with most readers, their are significant voices excluded due to an established purpose, scope, and simply space.

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This has been used in Christian hymnody, such as Charles Wesley's I Know That My Redeemer Lives, and the first words to the song "Antioch . Tyson, John R. New York: Oxford University Press.

This has been used in Christian hymnody, such as Charles Wesley's I Know That My Redeemer Lives, and the first words to the song "Antioch 277" in the shape note song book The Sacred Harp are "I know that my Redeemer lives, Glory Hallelujah!". It also appears as an aria, I know that my Redeemer liveth, in Handel's Messiah. In the New Testament the redemption word group is used to refer both to deliverance from sin and to freedom from captivity. In Christian theology, Jesus is sometimes referred to as a Redeemer.

Tyson, John R. is the author of 'Invitation to Christian Spirituality An Ecumenical Anthology', published . Book condition guidelines. New (perfect condition). Pages are clean and are not marked by notes, highlighting or fold. is the author of 'Invitation to Christian Spirituality An Ecumenical Anthology', published 1999 under ISBN 9780195106374 and ISBN 0195106377.

Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality in the broadest sense

Publication Date - January 1999. Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality in the broadest sense. Arranged chronologically, the selections are drawn from all major Christian traditions, from Ignatius of Antioch (d. 117) to Desmond Mphilo Tutu, representing distillations from the formative works of seventy-six great spiritual masters.

Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality in the broadest sense.

Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999. Daniel Didomizio (a1). Cardinal Stritch University.

Tyson, John . ' Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology''. Category:Biblical phrases Category:Christian terminology Category:Christology Category:Christian soteriology. Bruce Demarest, The Cross and Salvation: The Doctrine of Salvation (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1997): 176.

Bringing together a wide range of classical and contemporary texts, Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology addresses the theory and practice of Christian spirituality in the broadest sense. Arranged chronologically, the selections are drawn from all major Christian traditions, from Ignatius of Antioch (d. 117) to Desmond Mphilo Tutu, representing distillations from the formative works of seventy-six great spiritual masters. Issues examined include the church in the world (Diognetus, Las Casas), purity of intention (Kierkegaard, Phoebe Palmer), prayer (Origen of Alexandria, Hannah More), religious affectations (Jonathan Edwards, Martin Luther King), Christian freedom (Augustine, Martin Luther), Christian feminism (Dame Julian, Rosemary Ruether), and the means of grace (Maximus the Confessor, John Wesley). This timely, eclectic collection considers not only the mystical and theoretical aspects of Christian spirituality but also its practice; for example, it includes readings about how to pray as well as notable prayers. Most selections include autobiographical materials from the authors that set the context for their writings. Opening with a theological survey of themes in Christian spirituality, this volume also includes a historical and theological orientation to each major period and a theological/biographical introduction to each spiritual master. Indexed by person, key word, and Bible references, Invitation to Christian Spirituality serves as an ideal text for courses in Christian spirituality, history of Christianity, and introduction to Christianity.
Reviews about Invitation to Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Anthology (7):
Vizuru
This book is a larger treatment of Dr. Tyson's theme found in "Faith, Doubt, and Courage" (Abingdon Press, 2008). Using original sources, the author brings together the thoughts and theological perspectives of Christian writers from Ignatius of Antioch in the second century to contemporary theologians such as Thomas Merton, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosemary Radford Ruether. The excerpted anthology encourages readers to consider further exploration of ecumenical influences on today's Christianity.
Thorgahuginn
Although I originally purchased this book for my seminary church history class, I find I won't be stopping at the required reading. Tyson does an excellent job of giving enough information on each writer to grasp their beliefs but not enough to bog the reader down in details. Some of his articles are almost a tease, enticing one to want to read more about those writers. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about their Christian spiritual heritage.
RuTGamer
This book will serve to strengthen your life and encourage you in your search for a deeper spiritual journey. It will give you a great insight into the lives of those who experienced a deep understanding of their theology.
Riavay
superb and unique collection of annotated readings that are historically and spiritually important
Ese
Since I have not started class yet I can only reply how quickly I got the book. Later after I start studying, I might adjust this. Good job.
Mbon
third time i bought the book. first copy was given to a friend, the second left behind during travels. this one i'm keeping for myself.
fightnight
Great for history of Christianity studies!
John R. Tyson provides a masterful and comprehensive sample of the highlights of Christian spirituality from the earliest era to the modern period. In his introduction, Tyson defines Christian spirituality as “the relationship, union, and conformity with God that a Christian experiences through his or her reception of the grace of God, and a corresponding willingness to turn from sin and (to use a Pauline phrase) ‘to walk according to the Spirit.’ This relationship with God is made possible because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1). This basic theological framework provides the rationale for the selected authors provided. In between Tyson provides appropriately brief and helpful outlines both of the periods in which the writers worked, and pertinent biographical and bibliographic work as well.

The book is primarily divided into Tyson’s helpful introduction, which in addition to outlining the characteristics of Christian spirituality, also summarizes common themes and surveys the means of spirituality (including sacraments and ordinances). He then presents the anthological material in five historical eras: 1) The Ancient Church, including materials from the Didache, Origen, Augustine, and Benedict (among others); 2) The Medieval Era, including Anselm, Aquinas, St. Francis, and Meister Eckhart; 3) The Reformation, including Luther and Calvin (of course) as well as Radical Reformers, Ignatius, and John of the Cross; 4) Modern Spirituality, including Pascal, the Wesleys, Jonathan Edwards, and Kierkegaard; and 5) Contemporary Spirituality, beginning with Rudolf Otto and moving through Barth and Bonhoeffer to Martin Luther King Jr. and Desmond Tutu. Inasmuch as possible, Tyson attempts to include both male and female voices as well as global voices.

Tyson’s anthology is first of all an excellent resource for teaching and classroom discussion – one could easily organize an entire course around this text by itself. I am using selections from it for a graduate-level theology course on the Holy Spirit. But more than that, the selections and the subject matter would lend itself excellently to a personal devotional or an individual spiritual discipline. You could easily take each reading and read one a day or even one a week and then pray, journal, and reflect on this rich and powerful history of Christian encounters with the Spirit of God in Christ. Highly recommended for all levels of study and interest (although recognize that the orientation of the writers and the anthology is strictly Christian in nature).

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