{"product_id":"short-guide-to-spiritual-formation","title":"Short Guide To Spiritual Formation","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Book Award (Christian Living \/ Spiritual Formation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutreach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 2025 Resource of the Year (Spiritual Growth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With so many distractions in life, we must be deliberate in our search for God, and Sosler''s book gives masterful guidance.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a society always seeking the new and novel, Christians can become more grounded and mature through a retrieval of our common tradition. Alex Sosler sets forth the \"transcendentals\" of truth, goodness, and beauty--along with community--to help readers follow the way of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, Sosler offers a holistic introduction to spiritual formation, encompassing biblical truth, the pursuit of the good life, the contemplation of God, and communal belonging. Each section includes a biblical and historical precedent for the tradition and highlights an exemplar from church history: Augustine on truth, Dorothy Day on goodness, Teresa of Ávila on beauty, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer on church commitment and community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible book provides avenues for a broader and deeper spirituality that can shape the complexity of our souls. It is ideal for undergraduate students and as a formation primer for church adult education classes, classical schools, and homeschooling communities.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57235265061246,"sku":"NW9781540966612","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781540966612.jpg?v=1778534956","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/short-guide-to-spiritual-formation","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}