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Biblical Foundations of Spirituality: Touching a Finger to the Flame
Barbara E. Bowe
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Description for Biblical Foundations of Spirituality: Touching a Finger to the Flame
Paperback. This book invites readers into the Bible by offering guidance on what, how, and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition features two new chapters introducing key theological concepts and exploring biblical spirituality in the early Christian church. It is ideal for classroom, parish, or individual reading. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 black & white halftones, 4 tables. BIC Classification: HRCG; HRCM; HRCS; HRCV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
Biblical Foundations of Spirituality invites readers to touch a finger to the flame of the Bible by offering guidance on what, how, and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition builds on Barbara Bowe's acclaimed book with two new chapters by Laurie Brink and John R. Barker introducing key theological concepts and exploring how biblical spirituality was first experienced and expressed in early Christian communities. The book begins by exploring the many meanings of the word spirituality, then leads readers through the Bible-from Genesis to Revelation-to develop ... Read more
Biblical Foundations of Spirituality invites readers to touch a finger to the flame of the Bible by offering guidance on what, how, and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition builds on Barbara Bowe's acclaimed book with two new chapters by Laurie Brink and John R. Barker introducing key theological concepts and exploring how biblical spirituality was first experienced and expressed in early Christian communities. The book begins by exploring the many meanings of the word spirituality, then leads readers through the Bible-from Genesis to Revelation-to develop ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742559615
SKU
V9780742559615
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About Barbara E. Bowe
Barbara E. Bowe, RSCJ, was professor of biblical studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where she taught courses in New Testament and early Christianity and directed the Biblical Spirituality Program. Laurie Brink, OP, is associate professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union and an associate editor for The Bible Today. She has ... Read more
Reviews for Biblical Foundations of Spirituality: Touching a Finger to the Flame
In this second edition of Barbara Bowe's award-winning book, the original text is supplemented by two excellent new chapters. John Barker's discussion of postexilic theology serves as a bridge between the theology of the Old and New Testaments, and Laurie Brink provides a sketch of the postcanonical movement of Christian theology. Bowe laid a firm foundation for this work; Barker ... Read more