The Spirituality of Wine

by Gisela H. Kreglinger

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2016

Overview

In this book Gisela Kreglinger offers a fresh, holistic vision of the Christian life that sees God at work in all created things, including vineyards, the work of vintners, and the beauty of well-crafted wine shared with others around a table. Kreglinger begins by examining wine in the Bible, in the history of the church, and in the Lord’s Supper, and these reflections culminate in a theology of joy and feasting that celebrates the human senses as gifts for tasting the goodness of God. In the second part of the book Kreglinger brings Christian spirituality and the world of wine together in new ways, exploring such matters as technology and wine- crafting, the health benefits of wine, alcohol abuse, consumerism, and soul care. Her discussion is enriched by interviews with thirty vintners from around the world as well as her own experience growing up on a family winery in Bavaria.

Product Details

• Title: The Spirituality of Wine
• Author: Gisela H. Kreglinger
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2016
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Wine › Religious aspects--Christianity
• ISBNs: 9780802867896, 0802867898
• Resource ID: LLS:SPRTLTYWN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:07:09Z

About Gisela H. Kreglinger

Gisela H. Kreglinger (PhD, St. Andrews) grew up on a winery in Franconia, Germany, where her family has been crafting wine for many generations. She holds a PhD in historical theology from the University of St. Andrews and taught Christian spirituality at Samford University before turning to writing full time. She is a public speaker and leads people on wine pilgrimages in France and Germany. Kreglinger is also the author of The Spirituality of Wine.