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BL
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849547
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| Main Entry
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Holt, Bradley P.,1941-
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| Title & Author
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Thirsty for God : : a brief history of Christian spirituality /\ Bradley P. Holt.
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| Edition Statement
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Third edition.
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| Publication Statement
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Minneapolis :: Fortress Press,, [2017]
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1 online resource (xii, 301 pages)
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| ISBN
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1506432549
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: 9781506432540
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1451487940
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9781451487947
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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| Contents
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Introduction -- 1. What is Christian Spirituality? -- 2. The Bible and the Four Relationships -- 3. The Beginning of a Global Community -- 4. The European Era -- 5. Protestant and Catholic Reform -- 6. The "Modern" Era -- 7. The West since 1900 -- 8. The Non-Western World since 1900 -- 9. Interfaith Spirituality for Christians -- 10. Christian Spirituality and Ecology -- Afterword : Spirituality and Digital Technology -- Appendix : Timeline of Selected Persons -- Glossary -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects.
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| Abstract
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A landmark text on the history of Christian, this accessible history provides an excellent primer on the two-millennium quest for union with God. Holt traces the practice of Christian devotion, prayer, and contemplation from early Christianity through the Reformation and modern eras. Globally framed, the book highlights the local contributions of people from a wide array of traditions. This updated edition provides perspective on spirituality in the digital age and in a globalized world. It also includes new bibliographies, spiritual exercises. discussion questions, and an online resource guid.
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Spirituality-- Christianity-- History.
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RELIGION-- Christian Life-- General.
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Spirituality-- Christianity.
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| Dewey Classification
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248/.09
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| LC Classification
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BV4490.H65 2017eb
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