It is available for reading online or download in many popular formats such as pdf and kindle. Aumann uses thomistic and carmelite principles in approaching the topic of spiritual theology. This book is not a howto, rather it is a treatise on the spiritual life. This is an important work, great to see it here at archive. Brant pitre, prayer, rosary, spiritual life, spiritual reading, spiritual theology 2 comments. Spiritual theology stagbooks s 0722085184 by aumann.
Fr jordan russell aumann 19162007 find a grave memorial. The full text of spiritual theology by jordan aumann, o. Contents preface 1 sacred scripture and the spiritual life the old testament the new testament 2 spirituality of the early church the apostolic fathers christian life christian gnosticism. Aumunn 1 christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o.
P spiritual theology in the thomistic tradition spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special treatises on the spiritual life had been written by various fathers of the church. The terminology ascetical and mystical theology was. The theology of christian perfection download ebook pdf. Books by jordan aumann author of spiritual theology. Spiritual theology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Aumann s excellent and interesting survey of the many spiritual traditions in the catholic church shows the wonderful variety of saints and spiritualities that are part of our rich catholic heritage. He taught for years in rome at the pontifical university of st.
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Spiritual life holiness the first part of prof jordan aumann s magisterialspiritual theology is concerned with the theological principles of christian holiness, while the second and major part derives from those principles practical directives for the individual christians growth in holiness. No meat or wine be consumed in these six days, because they are days of sorrow. Spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special treatises on the spiritual life had been written by various fathers of the church. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, by jordan aumann, o. Pdf spiritual theology download full pdf book download. The incident between the hebrews and the hellenists are understood to reflect real historical and theological problems in the early jerusalem community, demonstrating the. Born on june 15, 1916, in detroit, michigan, to henry john aumann and viola helen smades, father jordan made his profession of vows through the order of preachers in 1939, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1945.
Spirituality is the why and how a human being relates someall aspects of his or her life to the ultimate end. A presentation on the historical context for each period and the spiritual challenges in each period, based on the jordan aumann text. We are fortunate to have the pdf available free here. Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 558 ratings. Spiritual theology father jordan aumann immersive prayer. This book seeks to present a perspective in that itinerary and in tune with the signs of our times. Mar 29, 2020 spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special. Cecilia chapter of the dominican laity nashville, tn aids to spiritual growth references. Jordan aumann s most popular book is spiritual theology. It is an eminently practical manual of sound advice, counsel, and direction with respect to the increasingly fruitful use of the means, negative and positive, for advancing in perfection. Spiritual theology stagbooks s by jordan aumann pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad almost all scholars look to acts 6. Aug 28, 2012 spiritual theology is that part of theology that, proceeding from the truths of divine revelation and the religious experience of individual persons, defines the nature of the supernatural life, formulates directives for its growth and development, and explains the process by which souls advance from the beginning of the spiritual life to its full perfection.
Jan 23, 2007 born on june 15, 1916, in detroit, michigan, to henry john aumann and viola helen smades, father jordan made his profession of vows through the order of preachers in 1939, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1945. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions. Spiritual theology s journey through these last decades shows an itinerary of development, the fruit of which is an ever more solid identity. The first part of prof jordan aumann s magisterialspiritual theology is concerned with the theological principles of christian holiness, while the second and major part derives from those principles practical directives for the individual christians growth in holiness. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for the select few. Sandra mccutchon rated it it was amazing dec 30, comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters.
This theology is based on the doctors of the church. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan. Spiritual theologies comprehensive discussions of progress in the spiritual life. But the theology of christian perfection is perhaps even more valuable as a work of spiritual formation. Spiritual theology 202 a history of catholic spirituality.
Four hours of prayerful reading of the assigned chapter of the text each week. This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. Aumann clearly lays out the concrete principles of spiritual theology for a serious thinker. Contents preface 1 sacred scripture and the spiritual life the old testament the new testament 2 spirituality of the early church. He reminds us that the real purpose of the study of the spiritual life is not to produce scholars but to form holy christians. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross.
This is apparently the most used spiritual theology in the roman catholic church today. Oct 06, 2015 now, since i am confident that my remarks here will elicit some push back from those who are convinced spiritual direction is indeed suitable for lay people, id like to advert to the wise and erudite advice on this question from the late father jordan aumann, o. In short, it is the means which enables us to an end. Distinction from other branches of theology tanquerey, 3 a. This classic will also appeal to the educated reader seeking a richer and fuller spiritual life. This theology is based on the doctors of the church thomas aquinas, john of the cross and teresa of avila. Comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters. The soul penetrates the object of faith to a greater extent by charity.
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This theology is based on the doctors of the church thomas aquinas, john of the cross and teresa. Both spiritual theology jordan aumann and practical. Jordan aumann defines spiritual theology as that part of theology that, proceeding from the truths of divine revelation and the religious experience of individual persons, defines the nature of the supernatural life, formulates directives for its growth and development, and explains the process by which souls advance. Spiritual theology is both speculative and practical, it deals with christian life in relation to the perfection of charity.
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