Christian Spirituality: Origins to the Twelfth Century

includes index and biblioraphy

Scripture and Spirituality ....1 1. Periods and movements The early christian community ...............23 Gnostic Spirituality ....44 The spiritual message of the great fathers ...................61 Monasticism and asceticism ..............89 The uplifting spirituality of Pseudo-dionysius ........132 Christianity and cultural Diversity ......152 The gregorian Reform ........177 The religious world of the Twelfth century ................194 2. Themes and Values the role of Christ ........231 The trinity ..........260 The human person as image of God .............291 Grace: The augustinian foundation .......331 Liturgy and spirituality ..........350 Icon and art ...........382 Ways of prayer and contemplation ............395 The notion of Virginity in the early church ..................427 Spiritual guidance ..............444 The practice of christian life : The birth of the laity .............453