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Paperback Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries Book

ISBN: 0830837450

ISBN13: 9780830837458

Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries

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In Rome in A.D. 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive.Is my faithfulness as strong?In the fifth century, Melania the Younger and her husband, Pinian, distributed their enormous wealth to the poor and intentionally practiced the discipline of renunciation.Could living more simply deepen my trust in God?In the sixteen hundreds, Philipp Jakob Spener's love for the Word of God and his desire to help people apply the Bible to their life moved him to start "Colleges of Piety," or small groups.In what ways could commitment to community make me more like Christ?The history of the church has shaped what our faith and practice are like today. It's tempting to think that the way we do things now is best, but history also has much to teach us about what we've forgotten. In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, letting us gaze at the practices and stories of believers from the past who had the same thirst for God that we do today. As we see their deep faith through his vibrant narratives, we may discover that old ways can bring new life to our own spirituality.

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Promoting this book far and wide!

This is a wonderful book. The breadth of coverage, accessibility of style, and the judicious use of sources reminds me of one of my favorite books: Dynamics of Spiritual Life by Richard Lovelace.

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A Must Read

Just finished Gerald Sittser's book Water from a deep well for my next D.Min. class. I have to admit, this is not a book that I would have sought out or even stumbled across in a bookstore, but it is a treasure. This is one of the most powerful books I have ever read, and that is saying a lot, since I've read a few. What Sittser does is something that every Christian needs, not just leaders, but everyone who claims to follow...

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fascinating and challenging read

I really enjoyed this book. It enlarged my perspective and really gave me an appreciation for the history of Christianity and an understanding of the root of many different movements in the church. I really like he author. He is one of my favorites!

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A good summary of different aspects of Christian history

I found this to be a good book that covered many different parts of Christian history. It was not dry and technical, but was very engaging and multiple times I found myself putting the book down to reflect what was being said. Also, since it gave such a warm summary, it spurned me on to use other resources to do a more indepth study of the topics that really interested me. It really help cultivate a passion to engage in...

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A Passion for the History of Christian Spirituality

Jerry's ability to display his passion for the history of Christian Spirituality is second only to his desire for us to glean wisdom and practice in our spiritual lives through reflection on the saints. His representation, as a whole, of the history of Christian Spirituality is seamless. The written testimony of so many great saints and fathers of "the way" directs us towards the practical outcroppings of our faith in our...

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