A Little Guide to Christian Spirituality by Glen G. Scorgie

Author:Glen G. Scorgie
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Mothers. These individuals sought to escape the growing compro- mises of comfortable, legalized Chris tian ity through retreat to the Egyptian desert for contemplation, spiritual warfare, and prayer. Antony is also remembered for a remarkable physical and inner healing ministry. His radical spirituality has been immortalized in Life of Antony, a biography by Athanasius.

Henri Nouwen (1932 – 1996)

Dutch-born Henri Nouwen ranked among the leading voices on Chris tian spirituality in the late twentieth century. His career encompassed a prestigious academic post at Harvard and resi- dence in a community for persons with disabilities. His clinical psychology training gave his spirituality a profound therapeutic sensitivity and appeal. His special gifts were an intuitive awareness of the wounds of contemporary people and an ability to address those with a simplicity, depth, and hope focused on Christ. His many influential writings include The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, and The Return of the Prodigal Son.

David Benner

Canadian David Benner, currently director of the Institute for Psychospiritual Health, has been a leading academic in the fields of psychology and counseling, and brought an informed Chris tian perspective to these fields. More recently his attention has become focused on the intersections between psychological health, pasto- ral care, and spiritual wellness. His works include Sacred Compan- ions, Healing Emotional Wounds, and The Gift of Being Yourself.

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