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Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective, Edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis

Life in the Spirit

Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective

Wheaton Theology Conference Series

Edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis

Life in the Spirit
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$34.99
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Dimensions: 6 × 9 in
  • Published: February 12, 2010
  • Imprint: IVP Academic
  • ISBN: 9780830838790
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This volume, edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis, marks another compilation from the Wheaton Theology Conference. 2009's event produced the wealth of work represented here exploring the theological foundations for a faithful approach to the church practices that contribute to spiritual formation, that is, to our sanctification in the power of the Holy Spirit. Including essays from keynote speakers Dallas Willard and Gordon Fee as well as contributing essays by noted presenterssuch as Chris Hall, David Gushee, Linda Cannell, Cherith Fee Nordling and Lawrence Cunningham, this book offers a stimulating exploration of the historical, biblical and theological dimensions of spiritual formation. It will be of special interest tothose who serve as pastors, spiritual directors, church ministry leaders and Christian educators.

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CONTENTS

Introduction: Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis
Part One: Theological Contours
1 Jeffrey P. Greenman: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective: Classic Issues, Contemporary Challenges
2 Gordon D. Fee: On Gettingthe Spirit Back into Spirituality
3 Dallas Willard: Spiritual Formation as a Natural Part of Salvation
Part Two: Historical Approaches
4 George Kalantzis: From the Porch to the Cross: Ancient Christian Approaches to Spiritual Formation
5 Lawrence S. Cunningham: The Way and the Ways: Reflections on Catholic Spirituality
6 Kelly M. Kapic: "Evangelical Holiness": Assumptions in John Owen's Theology of Christian Spirituality
7 D. Bruce Hindmarsh: Seeking True Religion: Early Evangelical Devotion and Catholic Spirituality0
Part Three: Spiritual Practices
8 Christopher A. Hall: Reading Christ into the Heart: The Theological Foundations of Lectio Divina
9 Susan S. Phillips: Spiritual Direction as a Navigational Aid in Sanctification
10 James C. Wilhoit: Centering Prayer
11 Cherith Fee Nordling: "Renewed in Knowledge in the Image of Our Creator" Through "Psalms, Hymns and Songs of the Spirit"
12 David P. Gushee: SpiritualFormation and the Sanctity of Life
Epilogue
Linda M. Cannell: Theology, Spiritual Formation and Theological Education: A Response
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index

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ABOUT Jeffrey P. Greenman

Jeffrey P. Greenman (PhD, University of Virginia) is academic dean and associate professor of theology and ethics at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He is coauthor of Unwearied Praises: Exploring Christian Faith Through Classic Hymns and Understanding Jacques Ellul. He is coeditor of numerous books including The Sermon on the Mount Through the Centuries, Reading Romans Through the Centuries: From the Early Church to Karl Barth, and The Decalogue Through the Centuries: From the Hebrew Scriptures to Benedict XIV. Greenman is a member of the Society of Christian Ethics and the American Academy of Religion.

ABOUT George Kalantzis

George Kalantzis

George Kalantzis (PhD, Northwestern University) is professor of theology and director of The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies at Wheaton College. He is the author of Caesar and the Lamb: Early Christian Attitudes on War and Military Service and Theodore of Mopsuestia: Commentary on the Gospel of John, and he is the coeditor of Evangelicals and the Early Church: Recovery, Reform, Renewal; Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective; Christian Political Witness; and The Sovereignty of God Debate.

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