Introduction to Christian Spirituality, An - Softcover

 
9780281052264: Introduction to Christian Spirituality, An

Synopsis

An introduction to Christian spirituality through its prime movers. It brings to a wide readership the great figures in the contemplative and mystical Christian traditions and clarifies what spirituality really means.

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About the Author

Benedicta Ward is a sister of the Community of the Sisters of the Love of God, based in Oxford. She is Reader in the History of Christian Spirituality at the University of Oxford and an honorary lecturer at Harris Manchester College. She has written a number of books on early monasticism and on the Middle Ages, and is one of the world s most knowledgeable writers on the legacy of the Desert Fathers and Mothers.

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