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In recent decades Christian spirituality, spiritual formation, and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community. Consequently, an accessible and reliable academic resource is needed on these topics—one that will offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and affirming the...

JOHN H. COE Some may think it inappropriate, even pointless, to engage in the academic investigation of Christian spirituality. After all, is the faith not for the foolish so that they might shame the wise of the world (1 Cor. 2:6–16)? And cannot the uneducated and simplest of believers become holy and devout without a technical, academic study of spirituality? It is true that one does not need to engage in rigorous investigation of spirituality
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