Into the Silent Land: The Practice of Contemplation - Couverture souple

Laird, Martin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0232526400 ISBN 13 : 9780232526400

Editeur : Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Martin Laird shows how science and meditation can offer a remedy to many contemporary dilemmas and emotional struggles. He examines the meditative methods and traditions found within contemplative prayer.

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

An instant classic of contemporary spirituality, bringing together an engaging introduction to the Christian contemplative tradition for people inside or on the margins of the churches who feel drawn to the world of silent prayer. Martin Laird shows how silence and meditation can offer a remedy to many contemporary dilemmas and emotional struggles. Writing with great clarity, depth and authority, Laird examines the meditative methods and traditions found within contemplative prayer. He also explores the role of breath and awareness in the spiritual life, which, while usually associated with Buddhism, is also an ancient concern of Christian thinkers. Into the Silent Land brings together scholarship, pastoral practice and the author s own personal experience. It offers new insights for the student but is especially intended for the non-specialist reader who feels drawn to the world of silent prayer and is looking to the Christian contemplative tradition for inspiration and guidance.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0232526400
• ISBN 13: 9780232526400
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168