__"A wonderful introduction to our neglected Christian tradition"__   
"With lilting prose and sparkling insight, Armstrong draws us into the spiritual riches of medieval Christianity. He uses the insights of C. S. Lewis and other modern interpreters to shine a light on that long-past yet still remarkably relevant era. This book will serve equally well in college, seminary, and church education classrooms."  
--__Grant Wacker__, Duke Divinity School  
  
"Using the wisdom of C. S. Lewis as a point of entry, Armstrong unpacks the material and sacramental world of the medieval church, demonstrating why such dated material is much needed in the life of the evangelical church today. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about the evangelical church's future."  
--__Greg Peters__, Biola University; author of _The Story of Monasticism_  
  
"Armstrong's approach to introducing twenty-first-century Christians to the rich resources of medieval and monastic wisdom is ingenious. He uses C. S. Lewis to invite us into a conversation with other contemporaries who have found that this oft-neglected period of Christian history provides the kind of _embodied_ and _holistic_ spiritual life that is needed as a remedy for today's gnostic, individualistic, and shallow spirituality."  
--__Dennis Okholm__, Azusa Pacific University; author of _Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins: Learning from the Psychology of Ancient Monks_  
  
"With a searching evaluation of his own evangelical leanings and inspired by the discerning medievalism of his spiritual mentor C. S. Lewis, Chris Armstrong takes us on a delightful tour through the insights of medieval Christians that have most profited him. With Armstrong's sparkling prose, the journey never turns arcane or becomes tiresome, and it leaves us with many treasures to ponder."  
--__Robert B. Kruschwitz__, Institute for Faith and Learning, Baylor University  
  
"A wonderful introduction to our neglected Christian tradition for all those who feel something is missing in the modern church. It is also a real treat for fans of C. S. Lewis."  
--__Devin Brown__, Asbury University; author of _A Life Observed: A Spiritual Biography of C. S. Lewis_ "An excellent introduction to medieval spirituality, philosophy, theology, and Christian practice."  
--__David Neff__, former editor in chief, _Christianity Today_ and _Christian History_

__Chris R. Armstrong__ (PhD, Duke University) is a program fellow on the Faith, Work, and Economics team at the Kern Family Foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He was the founding director of Opus: The Art of Work at Wheaton College and formerly served as professor of church history at Bethel Seminary. He is also senior editor of _Christian History_.

Many Christians today tend to view the story of medieval faith as a cautionary tale. Too often, they dismiss the Middle Ages as a period of corruption and decay in the church. They seem to assume that the church apostatized from true Christianity after it gained cultural influence in the time of Constantine, and the faith was only later recovered by the sixteenth-century Reformers or even the eighteenth-century revivalists. As a result, the riches and wisdom of the medieval period have remained largely inaccessible to modern Protestants.  
  
Church historian Chris Armstrong helps readers see beyond modern caricatures of the medieval church to the animating Christian spirit of that age. He believes today's church could learn a number of lessons from medieval faith, such as how the gospel speaks to ordinary, embodied human life in this world. _Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians_ explores key ideas, figures, and movements from the Middle Ages in conversation with C. S. Lewis and other thinkers, helping contemporary Christians discover authentic faith and renewal in a forgotten age.

Introduces the spiritual riches of the medieval church to contemporary Christians, exploring key ideas, figures, and movements in conversation with C. S. Lewis and others.

__Contents__ 1: My Angle of Approach  
2: C. S. Lewis--A Modern Medieval Man  
3. Getting Rooted: _Tradition as Source of Truth_ 4. Getting Thoughtful: _The Medieval Passion for Theological Knowledge_ 5. Getting Moral: _The Ethical Fabric of Medieval Faith_ 6. Getting Merciful: _Why Medievals Invented the Hospital_ 7. Getting Earthy: _God's Second Book--The Natural World_ 8. Getting Passionate: _Medieval Faith as a Religion of the Heart_ 9. Getting Human: _How the Incarnation Lifts Up Our Humanness_ 10. Getting It Together: _Responding to Our Medieval Heritage and Reflecting on the Ascetic and Monastic Paths_

\["For Christians seeking deeper historical faith insights", "Challenges misconceptions about medieval Christianity", "You will gain wisdom for authentic faith renewal"\]

Discover how medieval faith can enrich your modern Christian life.

Armstrong, Chris R.

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Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

1. My Angle of Approach

2. C. S. Lewis—A Modern Medieval Man

3. Getting Rooted

4. Getting Thoughtful

5. Getting Moral

6. Getting Merciful

7. Getting Earthy

8. Getting Passionate

9. Getting Human

10. Getting It Together

Notes

Index

Back Cover

This book explores medieval church wisdom for today's Christians, discussing key figures and ideas alongside insights from C. S. Lewis. Ideal for those seeking deeper faith understanding.

\["For modern Christians seeking deeper faith connections", "Helps you understand medieval wisdom for today\\u2019s challenges", "You will enrich your faith with timeless spiritual insights"\]

Discover the spiritual treasures of the medieval church for today's believers.

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