Learn to live out true Christian spirituality in today's world  
  
In The Divine Embrace, part of his acclaimed Ancient-Future series, Robert Webber lays the foundation for understanding Christian spirituality by tracing it from the ancient church to the present, showing how biblical teaching has been developed theologically and informed by changes in culture. He then explores how we can return contemporary spirituality to its biblical source, living out God's story in our individual lives and in our life together as the church. You will be encouraged and equipped to live out your spirituality as a deeper and more delightful response to God's divine embrace.  
  
  
"Robert Webber's new book places him in the good company of Dallas Willard, Richard Foster, and Eugene Peterson as one of our most important thinkers about spiritual formation for authentic Christian living. It provides fresh, wise, and challenging guidance that is rooted in a career of Christian leadership development. It draws from decades of research in church history and spirituality, and flows from the mind of a scholar and the heart of a practitioner. I am a fan of all his work, but I think this is his best and most important book to date."-Brian McLaren, author/speaker, brianmclaren.net  
  
"Do not read this book alone! Bob Webber is right: authentic Christian spirituality is a shared response of believers to God's actions on our behalf. Get your small group, Sunday school class, or church to study this challenging message together."-David Neff, editor, Christianity Today magazine  
  
"Robert Webber-one of our most trusted voices on worship and discipleship-takes spirituality out of the closet of privacy and individualism and locates it smack in the middle of friendship and community. His is a wonderful, unique vision that cuts across the grain of the 'spirituality industry.'"-James K. A. Smith, associate professor of philosophy, Calvin College  
  
Robert E. Webber is Myers Professor of Ministry at Northern Seminary and the president of the Institute for Worship Studies. He is the author of over thirty books, including Ancient-Future Faith and The Younger Evangelicals.

Robert E. Webber is Myers Professor of Ministry at Northern Seminary in Lombard, Illinois, and the president of the Institute for Worship Studies. He is the author of a number of books, including Ancient-Future Faith and The Younger Evangelicals.

One of the most popular current views on spirituality is that there are varied paths to God. In this new Ancient-Future series book, Bob Webber evaluates this common misunderstanding of spirituality as separated from God's story, extremely self-focused, and shaped by our surrounding culture. This challenging work offers a corrective, calling us to an alternative Christian spirituality, one that reveals two sides-that of God's "divine embrace" of us and our passionate response. The Divine Embrace is a fresh, grounded look at true spirituality that will be embraced by pastors, thinking Christians, and anyone looking for an engaging and thorough treatment of this topic.

What is true Christian spirituality? Rediscover spirituality's biblical roots and how you can live out your response to God's story today.

\["For pastors and Christians seeking deeper spiritual insight", "Challenges common misunderstandings of spirituality today", "You will discover a more engaging relationship with God"\]

The Divine Embrace offers a fresh perspective on true spirituality.

Webber, Robert E.

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction to the Ancient-Future Series

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction: A Dinnertime Conversation on Spirituality

Part 1 The Crisis: How Spirituality Became Separated from the Divine Embrace

2. A Historical Perspective 1 (AD 30–1500): Rescuing Spirituality from Dualism and Mysticism

3. A Historical Perspective 2 (1500–1900): Rescuing Spirituality from Intellectualism and Experientialism

4. A Modern Dislocation (1900–2000): Rescuing Spirituality from Legalism and Romanticism

5. A Postmodern Provocation (2000–): Rescuing Spirituality from New Age Philosophy and Eastern Religions

Part 2 The Challenge: Returning Spirituality to the Divine Embrace

6. God's Story: He Stretched Out His Arms of Love on the Hard Wood of the Cross

7. My Story: Coming within the Reach of His Saving Embrace

8. His Life in Mine: Reaching Forth Our Hands in Love

9. My Life in His: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

10. Life Together: Rediscovering Our Mystical Union with God

Postscript

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index

One of the most popular current views on spirituality is that there are varied paths to God. In this new Ancient-Future series book, Bob Webber evaluates this common misunderstanding of spirituality as separated from God's story, extremely self-focused, and shaped by our surrounding culture. This challenging work offers a corrective, calling us to an alternative Christian spirituality, one that reveals two sides-that of God's"divine embrace" of us and our passionate response.The Divine Embraceis a fresh, grounded look at true spirituality that will be embraced by pastors, thinking Christians, and anyone looking for an engaging and thorough treatment of this topic.

One of the popular views on spirituality is that there are varied paths to God. This work evaluates this common misunderstanding of spirituality as separated from God's story. It calls readers to an alternative Christian spirituality, one that reveals God's "divine embrace" of us and our passionate response.

One of the most popular current views on spirituality is that there are varied paths to God. In this new "Ancient-Future" series book, Bob Webber evaluates this common misunderstanding of spirituality as separated from God's story, extremely self-focused, and shaped by our surrounding culture. This challenging work offers a corrective, calling us to an alternative Christian spirituality, one that reveals two sides-that of God's "divine embrace" of us and our passionate response. "The Divine Embrace" is a fresh, grounded look at true spirituality that will be embraced by pastors, thinking Christians, and anyone looking for an engaging and thorough treatment of this topic.

"The Divine Embrace" by Robert E. Webber explores Christian spirituality, addressing misconceptions and promoting a balanced view of God's relationship with humanity. Ideal for pastors and thoughtful readers.

\["For Christians seeking deeper spiritual understanding", "Challenges self-focused views on spirituality today", "You will embrace a richer connection with God\\u2019s story"\]

Discover a transformative approach to passionate spirituality with The Divine Embrace.

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