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The central thesis of this book is that Baptists should recover the
contemplative tradition with which they began in the early
seventeenth century and to teach others how to live contemplatively
in an age and culture far removed from contemplation. Through our
four centuries, especially in America, cultural experience has
reshaped and is reshaping our spirituality and worship in ways
whereby God ends up as the one we expect to serve our programs and
whims rather than the one we serve.
The sensational small-group series Companions in Christ is now
being offered in a new 5-piece Participant's Book set as well as
the traditional 1-piece Participant's Book. With the same great
daily exercise material and articles, the two different
Participant's Book styles allow your group to use the format that
best fits your time frame. The new 5-piece Participant's Book set
offers groups a convenient way to take breaks between modules. The
traditional 1-piece volume is still a great value for groups who
will continue their study together for 28 weeks.
The sensational small-group series Companions in Christ is now
being offered in a new 5-piece Participant's Book set as well as
the traditional 1-piece Participant's Book. With the same great
daily exercise material and articles, the two different
Participant's Book styles allow your group to use the format that
best fits your time frame. The new 5-piece Participant's Book set
offers groups a convenient way to take breaks between modules. The
traditional 1-piece volume is still a great value for groups who
will continue their study together for 28 weeks.
An introduction to the history of the Christian church from its
inception to approximately 600 C.E., this volume seeks to balance
the traditional presentation of notable figures, councils, and
controversies with the telling of the story of the ordinary
Christian during this era. An important feature of this work is its
attendance to the stories of ordinary lay Christians--particularly
women--and what Christian faith meant within the overall context of
their lives. Other emphases include the church's changing role in
society during this period (and the fateful consequences those
changes have had for modern Christians) and the development of
early Christian spirituality.
Employing a socio-institutional approach, Hinson divides his
material into five major periods: (1) Beginnings to 70 C.E. (2)
70-180, during which Christianity broadcast itself throughout the
Roman Empire and beyond (3) 175-313, wherein the church achieved
new status and came under official scrutiny as a threat to the
empire (4) 313-400, in which the church faced the major challenge
of Christianizing the empire now embracing it (5) 400-600, when the
Germanic "invasions" led to a rift between East and West and posed
new challenges to the church's survival and growth.
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These essays explore many themes in spirituality--the ecumenical
nature of spirituality, theological perspectives, listening,
spirituality in the dialogue of religions, action and
contemplation, contemplation and work, discernment, eucharistic
spirituality, centering prayer, spiritual perspectives on
peacemaking, letters for spiritual guidance, and reading for
spiritual enrichment. The essays were prepared to honor the life
and work of Douglas V. Steere, co-founder of the Ecumenical
Institute of Spirituality, and to further explore themes found in
his writings.
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