The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
- Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- Publisher: Westminster John Knox
- Published: 2005
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Publisher's Description
This new volume, replacing The Westminster Dictionary of Spirituality by Gordon S. Wakefield (1983), stands as the definitive reference work on all aspects of Christian spirituality. Several years in the making and comprised of more than four hundred completely new entries, this volume incorporates the collective expertise of today’s foremost scholars in the field of Christian spirituality. Systematically organized and alphabetically arranged for maximum ease of use, the book includes comprehensive bibliographies; a section of short essays on the content, methods, and current debates in the field; and reading lists to encourage additional reading and research.
Endorsements (3)
“This fine revision has taken the measure of a burgeoning field of interest and, instead of surrendering to its built-in unwieldiness, has provided a guide that is both intelligent and balanced for readers of almost every level. The study of Christian spirituality will be greatly enhanced by its availability.”
“[T]his new volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for those who are passionate about the history and practice of spirituality in the church.”
“All the names you would expect to find among the contributors are here, and then some. Under Sheldrake’s guidance, they have produced a superb reference work, which belongs in theological, church, and public libraries.”
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