Soul Friend: The Practice of Christian SpiritualityHarper & Row, 1980 - 250 sider Presents a survey of the contemporary religious scene and the demand for authentic spiritual counseling in a Western mode. Examines the concept of spiritual direction from the Desert Fathers to modern theologians and counselors. It then draws upon the teachings of the great spiritual guides to help contemporary spiritual advisers who are seeking insight into the spiritual way and wish to know more about the Christian tradition of discernment, direction, and prayer. Details the rich resources of Christian spirituality and links them to the best of contemporary psychology. |
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Spiritual direction in the Christian tradition | 34 |
Direction counselling and therapy | 90 |
Prayer and the Christian spiritual tradition | 137 |
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