The Mystic Way of Evangelism: A Contemplative Vision for Christian Outreach
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XC814JD |
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| Number of Pages | : | 131 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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It has thus lost its prophetic voice--its effectiveness in proclaiming the good news of redemption. A solution is proposed in the wisdom and contemplative spirituality of the great saints and mystics--people such as Julian of Norwich, Ignatius of Loyola, Phoebe Palmer, Henri Nouwen, and others.This book brings fresh insights to the theory and practice of evangelism by examining it through the lens of the classic threefold path of purgation, illumination, and union. Rather than resisting or decrying this state of affairs, the church, says Heath, ought to embrace its situation as a starting point to renew its vitality and consequently, its witness. The result is a holistic perspective, offering a corrective to programmatic and consumeristic forms of evangel
David A. said a tremendous read. I chose to read this book after reading another text on evangelism in a contemplative (Celtic) Christian context. Heath's work here is extremely thoughtful and compassionate. She emphasizes the relational nature of evangelism, and she connects holiness with evangelism in a very helpful way. Heath expresses some concern t. Benjamin A. Simpson said A Solid Perspective on Evangelism From an Uncommon Angle. This fall I had the opportunity to travel to Fayetteville, AR with my wife. While there she attended a conference while I worked on school related projects. She had a tremendous week. One of the first sessions she attended featured Elaine A. Heath, who is the McCreless Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School . Dr. Heath is a very bright star in the Mtsscholar Dr. Heath is a very bright star in the new wave of theological professionals. We need the connection to our mystical roots in Christianity she affords in this study.
She has authored a number of books, including We Were the Least of These.. Heath (PhD, Duquesne University) is the dean of Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. An ordained United Methodist minister, she is a frequent retreat speaker and has experience as a pastor and spiritual director. Elaine A
This thoroughly revised edition includes a new study guide.Praise for the First EditionOutreach Resource of the Year Award Winner"Heath's biographies of the mystics are inspiring, and her emphases on suffering and spiritual depth as the antidote to a prepackaged, method-obsessed, consumer-oriented evangelistic approach are refreshing."--Outreach. Elaine Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality