- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; 2 edition (26 Jun 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034073521X
- ISBN-13: 978-0340735213
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #18 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Spirituality
- #29 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Clergy > Ministry
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Richard Foster explains why he believes that the classical spiritual disciplines such as mediation, submission and fasting are the only true ways to promote a deep inner life and infuse it with over whelming joy.
Arguably the most established contemporary spiritual classic by our most profound living religious writer.
Arguably the most established contemporary spiritual classic by our most profound living religious writer.
About the Author
Richard Foster is a best-selling author, the founder of RENOVARÉ - a movement committed to spiritual renewal - and Professor of Spiritual Formation at Azusa Pacific University, California.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This book is absoutely usless, unless you love Jesus and want to love him more ;) A great book, thats strength lies in its practicality. A book to read slowly and try to live as you go. If you want a packet of spiritual fast food this isnt for you, but if you are ready to try your hand at some good old fashion radical discipleship this is just what you want.
Health advice: not to be read with a legalistic religious spirit, but rather secure under grace. Not trying to change to justify oneself, but seeking to come alive in love for him.
Health advice: not to be read with a legalistic religious spirit, but rather secure under grace. Not trying to change to justify oneself, but seeking to come alive in love for him.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Richard Foster is probably this age's best selling Quaker author and his books represent the best insights of the Quakerism that prevails in most of the world - not just the USA - although not in the UK.
This book, Celebration of Discipline, caught grief from both liberals and fundamentalists (within and outside Quakers). The liberals sometimes object to his biblical emphasis, and the fundamentalists sometimes object to his "political" advocacy of social concern as well as to his use of meditative disciplines. In fact, the inclusion of meditation in his writings (very congenial to Friends/Quakers) resulted in a brief campaign to have him excluded as a speaker from some evangelical events.
However, many of us appreciate his gracious, tender approach, his willingness to be self-disclosing, and his humor.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
The Christian faith has become such a broad religion that many Christians have very vague ideas about 'how' to develop the spiritual side of their faith. Richard Foster concisely explores the rich traditional breadth of the faith and presents 12 different 'disciplines' which he believes all Christians should be learning how to practice and develop. Through the disciplines we allow ourselves to be open to receive God's presence and God's gracious mercy to help us become changed for the better.
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elebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
A very essential book for all Christians, whatever their persuasion. This book broke new ground for me in places and I would consider it to be a classic and important read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Yentie
Excellent! Packed with real wisdom and experience. A useful aid
This book is quite simply excellent. The books pages flow with genuine wisdom which will surely strike chords with new or old believers of any tradition or background. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2009 by Matthew McCann
Celebration of discipline
I would be very careful about this book, as Foster is s New Age author.He's got a connection with Brennan Manning and Thomas Merton and I have investigated all three very well,... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2008 by Lymaria Souza
Rather fundamentalist
I bought this book because I read a review which described it as a Quaker classic, and I'm just reviewing it because I don't want anyone else to make the same mistake! Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2002
An excellent beginner's guide to Christian spiritual life
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster is an excellent starting point for those brave travelers who wish to travel deeper into the forests of Christian Spirituality. Mr. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2000 by notatamelion@aol.com
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