Spiritual theology paperback by jordan aumann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The book of psalms or the praises hebrew tehillim b. Course in spiritual theology written sometime in the 1990s. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. Jordan aumann s most popular book is spiritual theology. A complete overview and history of catholic spirituality from the apostles to the present day. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Aumann uses thomistic and carmelite principles in approaching the topic 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. He was born on june 15, 1916, in detroit, mi, the son of the late henry john aumann and viola helen smades. Spiritual theologies comprehensive discussions of progress in the spiritual life. Buy christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan aumann online at alibris. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the. Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 557 ratings. 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. Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the philippines.
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. Jordan aumann books list of books by jordan aumann. This is apparently the most used spiritual theology in the roman catholic church today. Spiritual theology stagbooks s 0722085184 by aumann, jordan. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter one by mr. Discount prices on books by jordan aumann, including titles like the mystical evolution. This classic will also appeal to the educated reader seeking a richer and fuller spiritual life. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jordan aumann books online. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common. 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. Books by jordan aumann author of spiritual theology goodreads. This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. Spiritual theology by aumann, jordan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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Comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters. Aumunn 1 christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o. Spiritual theology aumann, jordan 9780722085189 hpb. 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. 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. Jul 11, 2019 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. Spiritual theology stagbooks s 9780722085189 by aumann, jordan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st. Books by jordan aumann author of 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. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common mis. This is an important work, great to see it here at archive. Feb 27, 2009 discover book depositorys huge selection of jordan aumann books online. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions. 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. His taped lectures on spiritual topics are available from ave maria press. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan.
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