Thirsty for God: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality

by Bradley P. Holt

Book Overview

A landmark text on the history of Christian spirituality embarks on the journey afresh. This accessible and engaging history provides an excellent primer on the two-millennium quest for union with God, a "thirst" at the center of Christian life and practice. Holt traces the practice of Christian devotion, prayer, and contemplation from the biblical and influential early periods through the diverse insights of the Reformation and modern eras. Globally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451487940
• ISBN13: 9781451487947
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"