The God of Intimacy and Action Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice

by Campolo, Tony; Darling, Mary Albert

• ISBN13: 9780470345214
• ISBN10: 0470345217
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-29
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Praise for The God of Intimacy and Action"Tony Campolo...and Mary Darling...are like gunpowder and a spark. The result is a dynamite book that many have been waiting a long time for." -Relevant Magazine"In 25 years, when we look back as journalists chronicling this era of religious reawakening-this book likely will turn up as a classic....This book is both a manifesto-and a sturdy guidebook-for the journey of reclaiming much that has been lost." -David Crumm, founder of Read the Spirit"Tony Campolo and Mary Darling...are two first rate minds grappling with classical and contemporary theology, and then adding to that a set of concrete practices...The Network of Spiritual Progressives (including those of us who are not Christian) can draw much wisdom and guidance from this book." -Tikkun Magazine"I know both Tony and Mary personally and can testify to the genuineness of their search for spiritual wholeness. It is a search that always holds in creative tension a profound intimacy with God through Christ with a vigorous engagement in the social realities of our day." -Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline"Darling and Campolo sift through the dirt of Christendom and uncover the precious treasures of our faith." -Shane Claiborne, founding member of The Simple Way community; author of The Irresistible Revolution; and recovering sinner

Author Biography

Tony Campolo is professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University. Previously he served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Campolo is a media commentator on religious, social and political matters, and hosts the popular radio show From Across the Pond in England. Mary Albert Darling, associate professor of communication at Spring Arbor University, is a Protestant who has been trained in spiritual direction in the Jesuit tradition.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
An Introduction to Mystical Christianity	p. xiii
Knowing God Intimately: Where Christian Mysticism Can Take Us
What Mystical Christianity Is All About	p. 3
Christian Mysticism and Personal Evangelism	p. 22
Christian Mysticism and Working for Justice	p. 37
Fueling Intimacy: The Mystical Path
Awakening to Mysticism and a Holistic Gospel (Even If You're Not a Monk)	p. 59
Cultivating Holy Habits	p. 75
Moving from Self-Awareness to God-Awareness: The Prayer of Examen	p. 92
Becoming God's Friend: Lectio Divina	p. 114
Deepening Our Intimacy with God: Centering Prayer	p. 130
Committing to a Holistic Gospel	p. 146
Taking Intimacy with God into the World
Avoiding Two Temptations	p. 173
Connecting Intimacy and Action	p. 187
Postscript	p. 209
Notes	p. 211
The Authors	p. 221
Index	p. 223
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