Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith
By (Author) Richard Foster
John Murray Press
Hodder Faith
7th February 2019
7th February 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
248.4
Physical Properties
Paperback
448
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
312g
Description
'I recommend Streams of Living Water everywhere I go. My own personal copy is dog-eared, underlined and annotated by hand. Anyone with a heart for Christian unity should read and celebrate the message of this book. I consider it to be a seminal title for our time' - Pete Greig
In this landmark work, Richard Foster examines the 'streams of living water' - the six dimensions of faith and practice - that have defined Christian tradition around the world and down the centuries. In this inspiring book he looks at: - the Contemplative tradition - or the prayer-filled life- the Holiness tradition - or the virtuous life- the Charismatic tradition - or the Spirit-empowered life- the Social Justice tradition - or the compassionate life- the Evangelical tradition - or the word-centred life- the Incarnational tradition - or the sacramental lifeFoster's celebration of the spiritual life incorporates history's most significant Christian figures and movements and argues for a rich, well-rounded faith, free of constricting labels.'A book that will make you adore God' - Dallas WillardReviews
Foster's engaging writing and thoughtful presentation make the book appealing to a broad readership. * Publishers Weekly *
Richard J. Foster has offered the church an exquisite gift in his new book STREAMS OF LIVING WATER. Foster paints a masterful portrait of Jesus ... This well-written and immensely appealing book needs tobe read by every individual who is committed to reaching maturity in his or her spiritual life. * Sojourners Magazine *
Author Bio
Richard Foster is a best-selling author, the founder of RENOVARE - a movement committed to spiritual renewal - and Professor of Spiritual Formation at Azusa Pacific University, California.
