Spiritual theology has for its end to teach souls how to acquire perfection. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, by jordan aumann, o. Comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the philippines by. If you want an overview of the development of catholic spirituality over the last two millennia, be sure to read this book. This annotated bibliography was offered to masters level students in a spiritual theology course taught in the university of dallass institute for religious and pastoral studies from 19942001. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information inside this reserve incredible fresh. The first part of prof jordan aumann s magisterialspiritual theology is concerned with the theological principles of christian holiness, while the second and major part derives from those principles practical directives for the individual christians growth in holiness. Course in spiritual theology written sometime in the 1990s. The whole book in separate chapters, plus other works by aumann. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. It employs a combination of the doctrinal, or deductive, and the experimental, or inductive, methods. The religious ideal typically presupposes that one be changed in some manner through interaction with spiritual realities.
The book of psalms or the praises hebrew tehillim b. Cecilia chapter of the dominican laity nashville, tn. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The almost exclusively physical work of those who live by manual labor, by a. The conclusions of experimental and religious psychology also can be used by spiritual theology. He presents the most complete and systematic treatment of spiritual theology since vatican ii. It is offered as a list of resources that may be of interest and assistance. He reminds us that the real purpose of the study of the spiritual life is not to produce scholars but to form holy christians. Spiritual formation in general has been integral to most religions, including christianity. Jun 10, 2017 spiritual direction is not concerned with the general doctrine of spiritual theology, nor with theoretical situations that one may imagine, but with the individual soul placed in concrete circumstances at a given moment or in a given phase of spiritual growth. Aumann proves that christian perfection consists especially in charity, a charity richly rewarded in spiritual graces. An examination of several greek words is helpful in arriving at a definiti on of spiritual gif ts. We find in his attitude, at once traditional and open to the new currents of thought, the sense of discernment which he bequeathed to the society.
Useful take on rcc spiritual theology, but the authors bias towards teresan spirituality has to be taken into account yes, the author is a dominican. Aumann uses thomistic and carmelite principles in approaching the topic of spiritual theology. The whole book in separate chapters, plus other works by aumann, can be found at study. In other words, it is concerned with how a person grows and develops spiritually. In reading any book about dominican spirituality, there is always a danger of our. Spiritual theology is a branch of theology that emphasizes living in the spirit instead of in the flesh. This book is not a howto, rather it is a treatise on the spiritual life.
Therefore, to trace a historical origin of spiritual formation is to examine the history of religion in general. Aumann, author of the acclaimed spiritual theology, introduces the reader to saints and heretics, mystics, and masters of the spiritual life. Spiritual theology by aumann, jordan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 27, 2011 first off my impression of the book is simply wow. Cessationism joins the three groups in representing the fourth position on spiritual gifts. Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 557 ratings. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann 1980, ukpaperback.
Jordan aumanns most popular book is spiritual theology. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, 9781472975393, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter one by mr. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan. In it, simon chan surveys the littleexplored landscape where systematic theology and godly praxis meet, highlighting the connections between christian doctrine and christian living and drawing out the spiritual implications of particular aspects of systematic theology. The first part presents theological principles, while the second treats the practices of the spiritual life. Yes, he has a bias toward teresan spirituality at least he did when he wrote this. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation etc.
Reflections on spirituality, church 1 1985 5255, singles out the increased desire to integrate faith and life, especially the justice agenda. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the philippines by st. This is an important work, great to see it here at archive. Aumann takes the categories of ascetical and mystical theology and treats it under the category of spiritual theology. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common. Spiritual theology introduction sacraments theoria scribd. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter fourteen by mr. Books by jordan aumann author of spiritual theology. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions. This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. While this is not a howto book, it does commend a rule of life and advises what it calls a spirituality of small steps. Two posit ions on spiritual gifts exist today, one.
In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. Books on spirituality, theology today 39 1982 6568, attributes the increased interest in spirituality to the spiritual maturation of catholics since vatican ii. A little book of healing 1917, by mary webb html at celebration of women writers items below if any are from related and broader terms. In many cases, people have rejected religion or the church, and sought to. Also known as the prayer of simplicity aumann, spiritual theology, 327 38. Evdokimov, the struggle with god, paulist press, glen rock, nj. Classics of spiritual philosophy and the present 2008, ed. Internet archive bookreader spiritual theology by fr. I have been using it for spiritual reading over the last month and i was just totally impressed by it. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition paperback 1985. Classics of spiritual philosophy and the present pdf. Mysticism and spirituality catholic ebooks project. Spiritual theology introduction free download as pdf file. Aumann clearly lays out the concrete principles of spiritual theology for a serious thinker. Jordan aumann s most popular book is spiritual theology. Theological trends spiritual theology today f or the older and middleaged generation of priests and religious, spiritual theology is still associated with tanquereys wellknown compendium, the spiritual life. The spiritual man by by watchman nee this the spiritual man book is not really ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. P spiritual theology in the thomistic tradition spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special treatises on the spiritual life had been written by various fathers of the church. Mother with strict theology, and leads to contemplation. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the philippines. Jul 17, 2011 download free pdf ebooks download pdf s.