Beschreibung:
Spiritual Theology is based firmly on the work of three classical masters - St Thomas Aquinas, St John of the Cross, and St Teresa of Avila.The first part of Prof Jordan Aumann's magisterial text is concerned with the theological principles of Christian holiness, while the second and major part derives from those principles' practical directives for the individual Christian's 'growth in holiness'.This book has already proved of great benefit to contemporary students and general readers seeking to inform and develop their own spiritual lives.
PrefacePART ONE: DOCTRINAL FOUNDATIONS1 Nature and the Scope of Spiritual Theology2 The Goal of Our Striving3 Our Life in Christ and Mary4 The Supernatural Organism5 Perfection of the Christian Life6 Christian Perfection and Mystical ExperiencePART TWO: GROWTH IN HOLINESS7 Conversion from Sin8 Progressive Purgation9 Means of Spiritual Growth10 The Theological Virtues11 The Moral Virtues12 Grades of Prayer13 Aids to Spiritual Growth14 Discernment of Spirits