Spiritual theology stagbooks s 0722085184 by aumann. Here is the story, mainly told in his own words, of a seventeenthcentury 16271706 jew, raised as a catholic, who combined his rabbinic learning, his catholic training and a budding awareness of eastern religions into a remarkable theory of compa. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross, and st teresa of avila. Cecilia chapter of the dominican laity nashville, tn aids to spiritual growth references. What is meant by the glory of god when said about the holy trinity. Jordan aumann s most popular book is spiritual theology. Nov 27, 2011 first off my impression of the book is simply wow. He reminds us that the real purpose of the study of the spiritual life is not to produce scholars but to form holy christians. Comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan aumann, 9780722019177, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter thirteen by mr.
Spiritual theology by jordan aumann paperback book for. Rev john g arintero op, brother hermenegild tosf, fr jordan aumann op translator paperback oct 2016. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Beginning as a catholic movement in latin america and soon spreading to africa, asia and other regions, liberation theology has emerged as the strongest spiritual voice of protest against the ill effects of unchecked global capitalism, insanely greedy corporate behavior and corrupt plutocracies. Cecilia chapter of the dominican laity nashville, tn. The office for the dead and mass of the resurrection will be celebrated on jan.
African theologybeyond the realm of evolutionary consciousness april 20, 2017 in this episode of kemetic legacy today, cohosts anika and jabari osaze discuss living the legacy with 5 kemetic priestesses. Aumunn 1 christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o. The man truly proves the necessity of being a contradiction and paradox to the world. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st. This is an important work, great to see it here at archive. Best sellers bookstores most popular bookbag rent books sell books. Jordan aumann books list of books by jordan aumann. Books by jordan aumann author of spiritual theology. Father jordan died on died january 23, 2007 after an extended illness. Spiritual theology stagbooks s 0722085184 by aumann, jordan. The attentive and assiduous reading of spiritual books is an efficacious aid to the.
His publications include spiritual theology and christaina spirituality in the catholic tradition, and when a pope asks forgiveness. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common mis. Internet archive bookreader spiritual theology by fr. Course in spiritual theology written sometime in the 1990s. Aumanns spiritual theology, the stated goal in the preface is to move from the theory and principles of that book to the actual life and witness of catholics throughout the centuries. Fr jordan russell aumann 19162007 find a grave memorial. Father jordan aumann page 2 catholic contemplative life. The first part of prof jordan aumanns magisterial spiritual 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. Aumann published eight books on spiritual theology and numerous articles. Father jordan aumann spiritual theology we viewed an amazing documentary at the cleveland film festival, a local effort by a cleveland director portraying an astounding cleveland immigrant. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition aumann, jordan on. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
Jordan aumann obituary chicago, il chicago tribune. 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. What is meant by the glory of god when the term is used with reference to the goal of the spiritual life. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Aumann shows his masterful scholarship in this field. Aumann uses thomistic and carmelite principles in approaching the topic of spiritual theology. A scattering of neat underlining and notations in first half. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, by jordan aumann, o. Aumann made his profession of vows as a dominican friar in 1939 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1945. This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. 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. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. See all books authored by jordan aumann, including spiritual theology, and christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, and more on.
Along with this first fullscale critique of christian supersessionism, soulens own constructive proposal regrasps the narrative unity of christian identity and the canon through an original and important insight into the divinehuman convenant, the election of israel, and the meaning of history. Aumann takes the categories of ascetical and mystical theology and treats it under the category of spiritual theology. Spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special. 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 desertion classics of reformed spirituality voetius.
The memory and imagination are two valuable faculties, which not only furnish the mind with the necessary material whereon to work, to enable it to explain the truth with the aid of images and facts in such a manner as to make it easier to grasp, and render it more vital and more interesting. The first part of prof jordan aumann s magisterial spiritual 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. This classic will also appeal to the educated reader seeking a richer and fuller spiritual life. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. Thomas aquinas, and was a consultor to the sacred congregations for the clergy and catechetics and for evangelization. To best understand the conversation that he introduces, it is important to note that all the branches of theology, as a disciplined study of sacred doctrine, constitute just one unified science. The best manual of spiritual theology which has appeared to datethe most ordered and completea true summa of spirituality. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the philippines. 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. Aumann clearly lays out the concrete principles of spiritual theology for a serious thinker. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few he reminds us that the real purpose of the study of the spiritual life is not to produce scholars but to form holy christians basing much of his work on st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross, and st teresa, father aumann proves thatin spiritual theology. Spiritual theology stagbooks s 9780722085189 by aumann, jordan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The terminology ascetical and mystical theology was. His footnotes provide excellent resources for much reading in the future.
African theologybeyond the realm of evolutionary consciousness. With more than 120 volumes, the classics of western spirituality collection presents readers with a comprehensive library of historical texts on christian spirituality, and a representative collection of works on jewish, islamic, sufi, and native american spirituality. 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. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan. I have been using it for spiritual reading over the last month and i was just totally impressed by it. A complete overview and history of catholic spirituality from the apostles to the present day.
Probably the best explanation is provided by jordan aumann, o. Aumann s excellent and interesting survey of the many spiritual traditions in the catholic church shows the wonderful variety of saints and spiritualities that are part of our rich catholic heritage. This is a work of extraordinary informative value and yet possessing a notable doctrinal solidaity this encomium of m. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter thirteen. Buy christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan aumann isbn. Jun 10, 2017 click to print opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window click to email this to a friend opens in new window click to share on tumblr opens in new window. Symeon the new theologian is a valuable source of information concerning the objectives of a spiritual father and his clients, the kinds of training given by a father to his disciples, and the difficulties encountered in the relationship. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter fourteen by mr. Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 547 ratings. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition 1985 complete book online. Spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. Yes, he has a bias toward teresan spirituality at least he did when he wrote this. He has taught for years in rome at the pontifical university of st.
Softcover the first part of prof jordan aumann s magisterial spiritual theology is concerned with the. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. Jordan aumann books list of books by author jordan aumann. Jordan aumanns most popular book is spiritual theology. This book is not a howto, rather it is a treatise on the spiritual life. Previous owners name on cover view more great items finding good homes for good books since 1996 spiritual theology stagbooks sby aumann, jordan publisher. This library contains multiple genres of spiritual writing, including poetry, songs, essays, theological treatises. Now, since i am confident that my remarks here will elicit some push back from those who are convinced spiritual direction is indeed suitable for lay people, id like to advert to the wise and erudite advice on this question from the late father jordan aumann, o. Preface the present volume was written in response to numerous requests for a complete and definitive work on christian spirituality. Aumann splits this book into two parts, the first of which is more theological here he sets down his first principles and gives the reader a foundational vocabulary in spiritual theology and the second of which is much more practical here he essentially acts as a spiritual director, and this is perhaps the best part of the book. Aumann s spiritual theology, the stated goal in the preface is to move from the theory and principles of that book to the actual life and. First published in 1646, spiritual desertion offers comfort and consolation to believers whose circumstances cause them to wonder if god has abandoned them. The book of psalms or the praises hebrew tehillim b.
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