Towards An Evangelical Spirituality: a practical-theological study of Richard Baxter's teaching and practice of spiritual disciplines with special reference to the Chinese cultural context

Abstract:

This book is an important study of the Richard Baxter’s teaching and practice of spiritual disciplines, with special reference to the Chinese cultural context. It is considered a wonderful illustration of the genre of practical divinity that will renovate the soul and lead one into deeper spiritual experience. It is also thoroughly researched and highly reflective.

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Contents:

  1. The shape of practical evangelical spirituality 
  2. The nature of spirituality: Baxter’s covenant theology 
  3. The cognitive dimension of spirituality: Baxter’s practical theology of study
  4. The contemplative dimension of spirituality: Baxter’s practical theology of meditation 
  5. The Applied dimension of spirituality: Baxter’s practical theology of self-examination and obedient patience 
  6. Baxter’s spirituality for a Chinese cultural context 
  7. An evaluation of a Chinese manual of spiritual exercises 

Conclusion: Richard Baxter’s contribution to contemporary quest for evangelical spirituality.

廖炳堂

副院長(學術)