Christian Contemplation: Theological Foundations and Contemporary Practice - Hardcover

Nguyen, Joseph H

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1725286688 ISBN 13: 9781725286689

Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2020

Synopsis

Spiritual practitioners and experts across religious traditions are convinced that contemplation cultivates an awareness of the deeper desires of the human heart. But many will ask: does contemplation still exist? If one has been led to believe that there indeed exists the art of contemplation, one will still perhaps wonder what it is and whether or not it is still relevant and applicable today. For many, the term ""contemplation"" itself perhaps connotes a sense of an exotic practice from a distant past unrelated and impractical to the contemporary life. In this book the author explores the nature and functions of Christian contemplation and offers the reader a wide variety of contemplative prayer methods that can help cultivate an awareness of the spiritual dimension of the human life. The author argues that Christian contemplation is the work of the Holy Spirit. While drawing upon a variety of Christian traditions, the author bases his discussion on the Jesuit tradition of prayer, discernment, and spiritual growth as revealed in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

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About the Author

Joseph H. Nguyen, SJ is a Jesuit Priest and Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1725286688
• ISBN 13: 9781725286689
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114