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TitleThe Divine embrace : Recovering the passionate spiritual life [electronic resource]
AuthorWebber, Robert E.
Call NoDTL 248 WEB
CollectionEbook
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International Standard Book Number 9781441248190
Dewey Decimal Classification Number DTL 248 WEB
Personal Name Webber, Robert E.
Title Statement The Divine embrace : Recovering the passionate spiritual life [electronic resource]
Imprint Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, 2006.
Physical Description eBook
Series Statement - Title Ancient-future Faith
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References
Formatted Contents Note Introduction: A dinnertime conversation on Spirituality -- Part 1. The crisis: how spirituality became separated from the Divine embrace -- Historical perspective 1 (AD 30-1500): rescuing spirituality from dualism and mysticism -- Historical perspective 2 (1500-1900): rescuing spirituality from intellectualism and experientialism -- Modern dislocation (1900-2000): rescuing spirituality from legalism and romanticism -- Postmodern provocation (2000- ): rescuing spirituality from new age philosophy and eastern religions -- Part 2. The Challenge: returning spirituality to the Divine embrace -- God's story: He stretched out His arms of love on the hard wood of the cross -- My story: coming within the reach of His saving embrace -- His life in mine: reaching forth our hands in love -- My life in His: a long obedience in the same direction -- Life together: rediscovering our mystical union with God -- Postscript: no story but God's; no God but the Father, Son, and Spirit; no life but the baptized life.
Summary, Etc. What is true Christian spirituality? Rediscover spirituality's biblical roots and how you can live out your response to God's story today.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term SPIRITUAL LIFE - CHRISTIANITY.
Electronic Location and Access http://thedtl.on.worldcat.org/oclc/861534705 DTL ePlatform Full text - Book opens through link in DTL DTL