Adams, karl the spirit of catholicism bouyer, louis spirit and forms of protestantism catholic church catechism of the catholic church guardini, romano the end of the modern world. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross, and st teresa of avila this text has already.
It employs a combination of the doctrinal, or deductive, and the experimental, or inductive, methods. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception. Jordan aumann books list of books by author jordan aumann. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan. Teresa, father aumann proves that christian perfection consists especially in charity, a charity richly rewarded in spiritual graces. It provides a bridge into his thought, and also a remarkable handbook of christian theology in its bearing upon spiritual life. 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. He presents the most complete and systematic treatment of spiritual theology since vatican ii. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions. According to the roman catholic theologian jordan aumann, spiritual theology defines the nature of the supernatural life, formulates directives for its growth and development, and explains the process by which souls advance from the beginning of the spiritual life to its full perfection. In other words, it is concerned with how a person grows and develops spiritually.
Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 547 ratings. Spiritual theology 202 a history of catholic spirituality syllabus rev. Jordan aumann s most popular book is spiritual theology. 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. Spiritual theology is a branch of theology that emphasizes living in the spirit instead of in the flesh. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. See all books authored by jordan aumann, including spiritual theology, and christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, and more on. 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. Books by jordan aumann author of spiritual theology. Spiritual theology paperback by jordan aumann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is an important work, great to see it here at archive.
Comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters. Jordan aumanns most popular book is spiritual theology. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter one by mr. If youre looking for a new book to read, check out one of these best catholic books of all time. Apr 20, 20 ascetical theology, which has been separated from moral theology and mysticism, has for its subjectmatter the striving after christian perfection. Francis robert aumann books, book price comparison at. The conclusions of experimental and religious psychology also can be used by spiritual theology. I thank you so much for this magnificent list of spiritual books. Also known as the prayer of simplicity aumann, spiritual theology, 32738.
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. Theology as wisdom is at once eminently speculative and eminently practical because the god who is the object of the study of theology is the god who intervenes in human history and calls us to perfection and salvation. 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. This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. Sep 10, 2010 the term spiritual theology is valuable because it seeks to keep together the content of our faith as christians and the outworking of that faith in our lives. 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. Aumunn 1 christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o. Course in spiritual theology written sometime in the 1990s. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan. Douglas dales new work enables bonaventures distinctive spiritual theology to be seen as a whole, as well as making his writings, in latin or english, accessible and attractive. Spiritual theology 202 a history of catholic spirituality. Thanks to technology, and perhaps due to christianitys low status in our modern liberal age, there is a fantastic treasure trove of good, traditional catholic books available for free or nearfree.
The light shines on in darkness, a darkness that did not overcome it john 1. Aumann is a renowned author and translator, and former editor of the priest. Free traditional catholic books ii catholic tradition. This book is not a howto, rather it is a treatise on the spiritual life. Francis robert aumann books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Catholic encyclopedia 19ascetical theology wikisource. What follows, then, is an exercise in spiritual theology. 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 uses thomistic and carmelite principles in approaching the topic of spiritual theology. Spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined. Buy christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan aumann online at alibris.
First of all, this is a textbook, a manual whose lucid and orderly presentation of the basic principles of the spiritual life, of the supernatural organism, and of its progressive development recommends it unreservedly for seminarians and other serious students of spiritual theology. He reminds us that the real purpose of the study of the spiritual life is not to produce scholars but to form holy christians. Yes, he has a bias toward teresan spirituality at least he did when he wrote this. Traditional use of the term classically, spiritual theology has been the academic study of christian formation. Spiritual theology reflects precisely on the mystery of our participation in divine life. Jeanbaptiste chautard the soul of the apostolate tan. Below are links to valuable and timeless catholic texts including those written by great saints and fathers and doctors of the church that you. The first part of prof jordan aumanns magisterialspiritual theology is concerned with the theological principles of christian holiness, while the. John of the cross, the ascent of mount carmel, book 1, chapter. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common mis. Spiritual theology has for its end to teach souls how to acquire perfection.
Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition. His taped lectures on spiritual topics are available from ave maria press. A spiritual classic drawing on the traditional mystical theology of such greats as john of the cross, theresa of avila. Feb 27, 2009 discover book depositorys huge selection of jordan aumann books online. 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 witness of catholics throughout the centuries. The theology of christian perfection by antonio royo marin.
A book list by taylor marshall for the new saint thomas institute. 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. Donation to the swap is not necessary to take books from it. A complete overview and history of catholic spirituality from the apostles to the present day. Spiritual theology by aumann, jordan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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