Christian Spirituality: Themes from the Tradition

by Lawrence S. Cunningham, Keith J. Egan

A concise and accessible thematic overview of the various ways Christians have approached God in prayer and practice. †

Genres: Spirituality, Academic, Religion, Christianity, Theology

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 1996

Reviews

[Gregory Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent introduction to Christian spirituality or spiritual theology. Written from a Catholic perspective, it is yet catholic in history, scope, and sensitivity. Any follower of Jesus reading this book and pondering deeply the treatment of significant themes (the nature of Christian spirituality, Scripture, spiritual journey, asceticism, prayer, meditation and contemplation, solitude and community, friendship, and the eucharist) will find much to enrich faith and life, individual and corporate.

[Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book while in my Christian tradition class in seminary.

[Barbara Pinnola · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite text on Christian spirituality. It explains the dynamics of the Christian spiritual life with a Catholic approach. Each theme contains a number of different spiritual giants' perspective and quotes. Excellent! Required reading for my students.

[Mitchell Hebert · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book frightens me...

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource to keep up with the daily issues a Catholic/Christian deals with.

[Irene · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit simplistic. I expect more depth from Cunningham.