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Five Models Of Spiritual Direction In The Early Church

by George E. Demacopoulos

  • Paperback
  • 256 pages
  • Publisher: University Of Notre Dame Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

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In late antiquity, the rising number of ascetics who joined the priesthood faced a pastoral dilemma. Should they follow a traditional, demonstrably administrative, approach to pastoral care, emphasizing doctrinal instruction, the care of the poor, and the celebration of the sacraments? Or should they bring to the parish the ascetic models of spiritual direction, characterized by a more personal spiritual father/spiritual disciple relationship? "Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church" explores the struggles of five clerics (Athanasius, Gregory Naziansen, Augustine of Hippo, John Cassian, and Pope Gregory I) to reconcile their ascetic idealism with the reality of pastoral responsibility. Through a close reading of Greek and Latin texts, George E. Demacopoulos explores each pastor's criteria for ordination, his supervision of subordinate clergy, and his methods of spiritual direction. He argues that the evolution in spiritual direction that occurred during this period reflected and informed broader developments in religious practices. Demacopoulos describes the way in which these authors shaped the medieval pastoral traditions of the East and the West.Each of the five struggled to balance the tension between his ascetic idealism and the realities of the lay church. Each offered distinct (and at times very different) solutions to that tension. Scholars and students of late antiquity, the history of Christianity, and historical theology will find a great deal of interest in "Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church". The book will also appeal to those who are actively engaged in Christian ministry.
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  • Author

    George E. Demacopoulos

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    University Of Notre Dame Press

  • Published

    November 2006

  • Weight

    423g

  • Page Count

    256

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780268025908

  • ISBN-10

    0268025908

  • Eden Code

    1006929

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