Spirituality: A Brief History Philip Sheldrake is an English-language printed textbook that focuses on Christian spirituality. This comprehensively revised edition traces the history of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament to the present. The book is intended for professionals and those interested in religion, theology, and spirituality.
This revised edition tells the story of the key figures, ideas, and historical periods that have shaped the development of spirituality. New chapters address the nature and meaning of spirituality, spirituality in the 21st century, and the characteristics of devotional spirituality. In addition, the relationship between Christian spirituality and other beliefs is highlighted throughout history, with attention to their influence on faith and practice.
The edition offers extensive sections on mysticism, its relationship to spirituality, major figures within mystical thought, and the global cultural context. This provides an overall view of spiritual developments across centuries and continents.
In terms of content, the book falls within the themes Christianity, Spirituality and religious experience and RELIGION / Christianity / General.
Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion