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.
Contents:
- The shape of practical evangelical spirituality
- The nature of spirituality: Baxter’s covenant theology
- The cognitive dimension of spirituality: Baxter’s practical theology of study
- The contemplative dimension of spirituality: Baxter’s practical theology of meditation
- The Applied dimension of spirituality: Baxter’s practical theology of self-examination and obedient patience
- Baxter’s spirituality for a Chinese cultural context
- 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)
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