Contents preface 1 sacred scripture and the spiritual life the old testament the new testament 2 spirituality of the early church the apostolic fathers christian life christian gnosticism 3 monasticism in the. This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. Spiritual formation following the movements of the spirit. The attraction to pope john paul ii was an attraction not just to the human charism and magnetism of the pope. Spiritual theology by aumann, jordan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common. Introduction to spiritual theology lecture notes spiritual theology. The theology of christian perfection, an early work, is considered a masterpiece and a modern classic of spiritual theology.
The first part of prof jordan aumanns 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. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter thirteen by mr. Also known as the prayer of simplicity aumann, spiritual theology, 32738. Yes, he has a bias toward teresan spirituality at least he did when he wrote this. Postenlightenment theology has tended to divorce spirituality from systematic theology. An adults confession booklet with prayers, directions, and an examination of conscience especially suitable for converts. Spiritual theologys journey through these last decades shows an itinerary of development, the fruit of which is an ever more solid identity. To appeal more to an american audience the book was recently retitled the transforming power of prayer colorado. Aumann, author of the acclaimed spiritual theology, introduces the reader to saints and heretics, mystics, and masters of the spiritual life. Four hours of prayerful reading of the assigned chapter of the text each week. Teresa, father aumann proves that christian perfection. Jordan aumann defines spiritual theology as that part of theology that, proceeding from the truths of divine revelation and the religious experience of individual persons, defines the nature of the supernatural life, formulates directives for its growth and development, and explains the process by which souls advance. Books by jordan aumann author of spiritual theology. The greeks used the word to designate the exercises of the athletes, whereby the powers dormant in the body were developed and the body itself was trained to its full natural.
Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the spiritual formation following the movements of the spirit, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan. Catholic encyclopedia 19ascetical theology wikisource. Now, respected theologian chan strives to reunite them as he explores the connections between christian doctrine and christian living. The conclusions of experimental and religious psychology also can be used by spiritual theology. Spiritual theology it has become common to use the term spiritual theology to indicate the portion of theology that in older terminology was called ascetical and mystical. 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 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. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross. A presentation on the historical context for each period and the spiritual challenges in each period, based on the jordan aumann text. 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.
Spiritual life holiness 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. While there are biblical, evangelical approaches to spiritual theology, the term spiritual theology is most often used in catholic circles, where it. Jordan aumanns most popular book is spiritual theology. A short biography about truly great spiritual writer. Covering the topics of sin, salvation, the church, and god, he offers illuminating reflections on the implications of these key concepts for the spiritual life. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, by jordan aumann, o. I had already started on this book via pdf just received hardcopy and it is a mustread for all who. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that. Published in its original french in the early twenties, it soon became a best seller on the religious book market.
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. Spiritual life holiness the first part of prof jordan aumanns 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. Spiritual theology 202 a history of catholic spirituality syllabus rev. Aumunn 1 christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o. 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. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the carmelite tradition spirituality in history, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. This book seeks to present a perspective in that itinerary and in tune with the signs of our times. The man truly proves the necessity of being a contradiction and paradox to the world. In other words, it is concerned with how a person grows and develops spiritually. 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. Jordan aumann, op, well known as author, editor, lecturer, preacher, and retreat master, is the founder of the spiritual institute and founding editor of. The wellknown author gives a complete overview and history of catholic spirituality from the apostles to the present day.
Moreover, it is fully in accord with the teaching of john g. Spiritual theology is a branch of theology that emphasizes living in the spirit instead of in the flesh. Pitres spiritual theology class and is a great way to learn about spiritual theology. A thomistic quarterly of spiritual theology 1953, fr. Aumann clearly lays out the concrete principles of spiritual theology for a serious thinker. It employs a combination of the doctrinal, or deductive, and the experimental, or inductive, methods. 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. All of the speeches, homilies, letters and the encyclical jesus christ the redeemer of man are a proclamation of christ the way, the truth, and the light. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. This book is not a howto, rather it is a treatise on the spiritual life.
I like the fact that you can get to experience a college level class and learning on this subject. Teresa, father aumann proves that christian perfection consists especially in charity, a charity richly rewarded in spiritual graces. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. See jordan aumann, christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, san francisco. Spiritual theology introduction free download as pdf file. Spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special. This is apparently the most used spiritual theology in the roman catholic church today. 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. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions. Asceticism askesis, askein, taken in its literal signification, means a polishing, a smoothing or refining. The terminology ascetical and mystical theology was.
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Spiritual theology has for its end to teach souls how to acquire perfection. Apr 20, 20 albert the great, the illustrious teacher of the great thomas, who was the first to join aristotelean philosophy with theology and to make philosophy the handmaid of theology, was at the same time the author of excellent works on ascetics and mysticism, as, e. Ascetics, as a branch of theology, may be briefly defined as the scientific exposition of christian asceticism. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, paperback barnes. He reminds us that the real purpose of the study of the spiritual life is not to produce scholars but to form holy christians. Course in spiritual theology written sometime in the 1990s.
Free traditional catholic books ii catholic tradition. I learned much and have grown in my knowledge and insight. Being engaged by god, modern theology 1 january 1997 328. Spiritual theology and christian prayer brant pitre.
Discursive meditation falls within the realm of ascetical theology and contemplation within mystical theology. Aumunn christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o. It was an attraction to a profoundly spiritual human being, who lives christ, radiates christ, and resounds christ. The carmelite tradition spirituality in history download. To introduce the student to a survey history of catholic spirituality. Spiritual theology 202 a history of catholic spirituality. Cecilia chapter of the dominican laity nashville, tn discernment of spirits references. Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition.
The terminology ascetical and mystical theology was firmly established by the jesuit, john baptist scaramelli 16871752. Jordan aumann discusses the distinctions between ascetical and mystical theology and though there are many opinions on the matter. Spiritual theology s journey through these last decades shows an itinerary of development, the fruit of which is an ever more solid identity. He presents the most complete and systematic treatment of spiritual theology since vatican ii. We are fortunate to have the pdf available free here. It is called spiritual in order to emphasize forcefully that it has to do with the application of christs redemptive work to the individual soul and with the manner by which each soul receives and cooperates with it. The almost exclusively physical work of those who live by manual labor, by a craft. Primarily, they have to do with the practices or exercises necessary to acquire a skill. Catechetical conferences on penance as a virtue and a sacrament bp.
A thomistic quarterly of spiritual theology 1951, fr. Spiritual theology introduction sacraments theoria scribd. John of the crosss concept of spiritual gluttony might apply. Spiritual theology father jordan aumann immersive prayer.
Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, 9780722085189, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Contents preface 1 sacred scripture and the spiritual life the old testament the new testament 2 spirituality of the early church the apostolic fathers christian life christian gnosticism 3 monasticism in the east christian virgins and. Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 558 ratings. Aumann proves that christian perfection consists especially in charity, a charity richly rewarded in spiritual graces.
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