Thirsty for God

In this paperback of 150 pages Bradley Holt, professor of Religion at Augsburg College, Minneapolis provides a brief and clear overview of Christian spirituality through the centuries. It is written in a textbook style without any theological jargon or presumption of previous knowledge. Since it is intended for college students each chapter includes discussion questions, exercises, aids for exercises and a list of suggested readings. The book also provides at the end a glossary of difficult words, end notes of each chapter, a common bibliography, an index of names and another of subjects.It is written in an ecumenical style without any prejudice against any denomination or sect of Christianity. The book is multicultural in the sense that it includes the approaches to spirituality in various cultures outside the West, namely Africa, Latin America and Asia. Just like the people of color, the women too get a good representation in the book. A delightful book of this sort was long overdue.

If you are thirsting for a comprehensive and historical overview of christian spirituality then this book is for you. Thirsty for God is a concise traveler's guide into the history of Christian spirituality. It examines the expression of spirituality in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions and is inclusive of Christian spirituality's expressions from non-western cultures. The text is accessibile to the reader. It is free from theological jargon and enables you to engage the ideas. Holt asserts that spirituality is to be lived. In looking at the richness of these varied traditions you can a better appreciation of the faith. Holt also suggests that we need a spirituality that addresses our times and is free from the distortions from previous generations. Enjoy this great work which will certainly quench your spiritual thirst.