Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church

by George E. Demacopoulos

In late antiquity the rising number of ascetics who joined the priesthood faced a pastoral dilemma. Should they follow a traditional, demonstrably administrative, approach to pastoral care, emphasizing doctrinal instruction, the care of the poor, and the celebration of the sacraments? Or should they bring to the parish the ascetic models of spiritual direction, characterized by a more personal spiritual father/spiritual disciple relationship? Five...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268025908
• ISBN13: 9780268025908
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.1" x 9.0"