{"product_id":"a-short-guide-to-spiritual-formation-finding-life-in-truth-goodness-beauty-and-community-9781540966612","title":"A Short Guide to Spiritual Formation: Finding Life in Truth, Goodness, Beauty, and Community","description":"In a society always seeking the new and novel, Christians can become more grounded and mature through a retrieval of our common tradition. Alex Sosler sets forth the \"transcendentals\" of truth, goodness, and beauty--along with community--to help readers follow the way of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, Sosler offers a holistic introduction to spiritual formation, encompassing biblical truth, the pursuit of the good life, the contemplation of God, and communal belonging. Each section includes a biblical and historical precedent for the tradition and highlights an exemplar from church history: Augustine on truth, Dorothy Day on goodness, Teresa of Ávila on beauty, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer on church commitment and community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible book provides avenues for a broader and deeper spirituality that can shape the complexity of our souls. It is ideal for undergraduate students and as a formation primer for church adult education classes, classical schools, and homeschooling communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540966612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224","brand":"Alex Sosler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44033790443701,"sku":"9781540966612","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4c8239fd-a680-470c-8e7c-e9c51f8369a8.jpg?v=1713886065","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-short-guide-to-spiritual-formation-finding-life-in-truth-goodness-beauty-and-community-9781540966612","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}