A Luminous Life: A Journey Into Classic Christian Spirituality
Ebook
Overview
In a culture intrigued by various forms of “spirituality,” this study invites readers to explore the deep, historically rooted resources of the Christian spiritual classics. It is an invitation to seek the transformative presence of God - the kingdom of God within our hearts - through the spiritual classics. These classics, formed in the matrix of meditation on Scripture, are like road maps that provide invaluable wisdom and guidance for the spiritual journey. Illustrating the importance of theologically grounded spirituality, A Luminous Life draws from Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant classics that stem from rich trinitarian and christological reflection. This book explores key themes in the spiritual classics, including biblical images and historical models of spiritual development, prayer, fasting, solitude and community, the cross and suffering, the desert, spiritual direction, and contemplation and action. This study seeks to bridge the academic and ecclesial, demonstrating that the life of the mind and life in the Spirit are unified, that theological reflection and spiritual formation go together. Considering exemplary writings from diverse traditions, such as the Desert Fathers, Maximus the Confessor, Teresa of Avila, and John Calvin, A Luminous Life draws readers into worshipful reflection on God and formation in Christ. The book concludes with the encouragement to ongoing, prayerful study of the spiritual classics: as fuel for the luminous life.
“Recent attention has been given to classical Christian doctrine
and pastoral care, but few have written so clearly and
comprehensively on classical spirituality as Brock Bingaman. Highly
recommended!”
—Bradley Nassif, North Park University
“What a joy to read A Luminous Life! A ‘must-read’ because
it shines with a clear vision of spiritual living with God, is
beautifully written, sound in theological grounding, broad in
ecumenical inclusion, rich in historical sources, and above all,
intensely practical in its application to everyday life.”
—Alexander F. Venter, church planter and pastor, Johannesburg,
South Africa
“The new synthesis of charismatic/evangelical and Orthodox and
Catholic forms of spirituality is reflected in fresh publications.
A Luminous Life is one such publication. It is
excellent!”
—Derek Morphew, Vineyard Theological Consulting
“Our fathers and mothers in the faith have left us a
treasury of resources upon which to draw. . . . In this work born
of his own searching, Brock Bingaman provides a readable guide to
the wisdom of the Christian past, mining our rich heritage and
reflecting on the insights of great teachers in ways that
illuminate the Christian life today.”
—David F. Watson, United Theological Seminary
“Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christian writers
provide the sources for a careful exploration of spirituality in
ways that that not only invite the reader to learn more deeply but
also to incorporate prayerfully and actively deep insights into
daily life.”
—Susan A. Ross, Loyola University Chicago
- Title: A Luminous Life: A Journey Into Classic Christian Spirituality
- Author: Brock Bingaman
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781498279284, 9781498279277, 9781498279291, 1498279287, 1498279279, 1498279295
- Resource ID: LLS:9781498279284
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T13:29:25Z