Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church
Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church by George E. Demacopoulos (University of Notre Dame Press, 2006)
Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church explores the struggles of five clerics (Athanasius, Gregory Nazianzen, Augustine of Hippo, John Cassian, and Pope Gregory I) to reconcile their ascetic idealism with the reality of pastoral responsibility. Through a close reading of Greek and Latin texts, George E. Demacopoulos explores each pastor's criteria for ordination, supervision of subordinate clergy, and methods of spiritual direction. He argues that the evolution in spiritual direction that occurred during this period reflected and informed broader developments in religious practices.
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Looks interesting. Thanks for bringing this to my attention
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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Rosie Perera said:
Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church by George E. Demacopoulos (University of Notre Dame Press, 2006)
Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church explores the struggles of five clerics (Athanasius, Gregory Nazianzen, Augustine of Hippo, John Cassian, and Pope Gregory I) to reconcile their ascetic idealism with the reality of pastoral responsibility. Through a close reading of Greek and Latin texts, George E. Demacopoulos explores each pastor's criteria for ordination, supervision of subordinate clergy, and methods of spiritual direction. He argues that the evolution in spiritual direction that occurred during this period reflected and informed broader developments in religious practices.
Yes, it does look interesting but I need books in Logos because book shelf space does not exist. If Fr. John Behr likes it then it should be good.
Ergatees
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Ergatees said:
Yes, it does look interesting but I need books in Logos because book shelf space does not exist.
Yes, I know. That was the whole point of my recommending that Logos get it. That's the assumption when posting recommendations for books on these "Products" threads -- that it's a request for Logos to get the book.
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