Catholic Spirituality, Its History and Challenge

By James J. Bacik

Book Overview

In this book James Bacik provides spiritual seekers with a one-of-a-kind overview of how spirituality and theology nourish each other in the life of the Church. Part One is a fresh and informative look at the influence of theology on spirituality from a historical perspective, from the first millennium of the Christian era up until the present. Part Two contains a series of essays that explores practical links between spirituality and theology. Topics include: --prayer. --Jesus Christ. --authority and freedom in the Church. --lay ministry. --death and the afterlife. The book is: ---timely and engaging. --will enlighten those serious about a spiritual search. --perfect for studying spirituality in a group or independently. +

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809140608
• ISBN13: 9780809140602
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.1"