Finding Our Way Again: The Return of the Ancient Practices - Softcover

McLaren, Brian D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0849921066 ISBN 13: 9780849921063

Publisher: W Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Why have certain spiritual disciplines been in use for centuries, and why are they so important? It is questionable if one can ever be exactly the same person waking up on two consecutive days. This title guides us on this quest for an explanation of these spiritual practices, many of which go back to Abraham and the establishment of Israel.

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Synopsis

Why have certain spiritual disciplines been in use for centuries, and why are they so important? It is questionable if one can ever be exactly the same person waking up on two consecutive days. How are spiritual sojourners to cope with the constant change? Many are beginning to explore the ancient Christian spiritual practices, such as fixed-hour prayer, fasting and sincere observance of the Sabbath. What is causing this hunger for deeper spirituality?Brian McLaren guides us on this quest for an explanation of these spiritual practices, many of which go all the way back to Abraham and the establishment of Israel. In the midst of contemporary Christianity, we discover the beauty of these disciplines and the transformation through Christ that each can provide.This title includes foreword by Phyllis Tickle and leads into a 7 additional titles from Thomas Nelson Publishers on 'The Ancient Practices', a classic series featuring some of the leading writers on spirituality in the world today.

About the Author

Brian D. McLaren (MA, University of Maryland) is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. After teaching college English, Brian pastored Cedar Ridge Community Church in the Baltimore-Washington, DC area. Brain has been active in networking and mentoring church planters and pastors for over 20 years. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the US and internationally.

Edition details

• Publisher: W Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849921066
• ISBN 13: 9780849921063
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240