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- Book: Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity, edited by John J. Collins/ Pieter G. R. Villiers / Adela Yarbro Collins
- Article: Spirituality and Belief: Implications for Study and Practice of Christian Spirituality, by Diana L. Villegas
- Article: Basil and Augustine: Preaching on Care for the Poor, by Kimberly F. Baker
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Book: Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity, edited by John J. Collins/ Pieter G. R. Villiers / Adela Yarbro Collins
Co-edited by SSCS Past President Pieter G. R. de Villiers (who is also a contributor), this essay collection explores how Christian mysticism drew on late Hebrew and Aramaic texts and the Greek philosophical tradition for its early development. Here is … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Enoch, apocalypticism, Book of Revelation, Dead Sea Scrolls, Greek philosophy, Jewish mysticism, mysticism, Paul (the Apostle), Philo
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Article: Spirituality and Belief: Implications for Study and Practice of Christian Spirituality, by Diana L. Villegas
In this open access article, Diana Villegas, author of The Christian Path in a Pluralistic World and the Study of Spirituality, argues for the importance of theological reflection in a time when multiple spiritual paths are available within and outside traditional … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Open Access
Tagged belief, culture, John Hick, Karl Rahner, Pope Francis, practice, Robert C. Neville, sociological study of religion
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Article: Basil and Augustine: Preaching on Care for the Poor, by Kimberly F. Baker
In an article which provides two historical examples of how the Christian practice of charity is rooted in the rich theological tradition of the early church, Kimberly Baker emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between giver and receiver. Here … Continue reading
Blog: Ecozoic Cafe
For the past several months, I’ve been experimenting with another blog which may be of interest to followers of this one. I’m calling it Ecozoic Cafe, and I’ve copied its About page below. All feedback is welcome! Jonas Barciauskas, Christian … Continue reading
Article: Stories, Hermeneutics and Maturation in Christian Life, by David B. Perrin
Storytelling plays a significant role in the spiritualities of many religions. In this recently published article, David Perrin explores how stories help shape a person’s character as well as his or her spiritual life within the Christian tradition. Here is … Continue reading
Book: Pilgrim River: A Spiritual Memoir, by Kenneth Garcia
Nature played a major role in Kenneth Garcia’s spiritual journey, as it has for many others seeking ways to follow a spiritual path. An accomplished essayist, Garcia has written a book one reader described as “at once luminous, tragic, and … Continue reading
