Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups
 

Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups

by Richard J Foster

A New, Expanded Edition of Renovaré's Classic Companion to the Devotional Life

Updated to incorporate all six traditions, or "streams," that comprise a healthy and holistic life of faith, these fifty–two selections have been organized to introduce the reader to the great devotional writers over the course of one year. Edited by James Bryan Smith, each reading is accompanied by an... (more)

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I used this book in a small group 3 years ago and I recommended it to my current group, which is also about to use it. There are 52 selected readings from classic Christian authors from centuries past up to the present day. Several pastors or other former seminary students have told me that these authors and writings were prevalent in their seminary coursework.
I like that there is a short but meaty excerpt, and then discussion/thought-provoking questions. Very nice for a group where...

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  • Laura K

    laura k said:

    I am in the process of reading this book and doing the exercises. It is a bit slow going since I am reading one author a week. This is a great introduction to early influential Christian authors -- for St Augustine to Dallas Willard and many others in between.

    posted Tuesday, March 25 2008 ( | view 1 reply )

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