Spirituality and Theology: Essays in Honor of Diogenes AllenDiogenes Allen, Eric O. Springsted This collection of essays honors the work of Diogenes Allen, one of the leading theologians in the United States during the twentieth century. The list of contributors from the fields of theology, spirituality, and ethics demonstrate how Allen's work remains fresh, invigorating, and provocative today. Interdisciplinary by design, this collection makes an important addition to graduate and seminary classes. |
Contents
Theology and Spirituality | 49 |
How to Be a Christian Philosopher in the Postmodern World | 63 |
The Primacy of Spirit | 87 |
Hopethe Spiritual Dimension | 101 |
Teaching Theology by Exploring the Ordinary | 124 |
Spirituality and Its Embodiment in Church Life | 133 |
Notes on Contributors | 149 |
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