How is it that we come to know ourselves as Christians? What were the elements of John Wesley’s work that contributed to spiritual formation for a Christian life; and how did these elements interrelate? Focusing on matters of formation and transformation in faith; Sondra Matthaei answers such questions in light of early Methodist practices of formation. Through research and dialogue with Wesleyan scholarship and constructive proposals related to the life of the church; this insightful study encourages faithful and imaginative approaches to spiritual formation in churches today. The focus of this book is on matters of formation and transformation in faith. The book answers the question "How do we come to know ourselves as Christian?" and analyzes this question in light of early Methodist practices of formation and an ecology of education within the Methodist movement. The reader will come to understand John Wesley's idea of character formation and moral transformation. The reader will understand how Christian and vocation are shaped through spiritual formation and will understand the role of structures and relationships (family; school; church; etc.) in spiritual formation.
#1175245 in Books 1998-06-12 1998-06-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.20 x 6.12l; 1.10 #File Name: 0684838575432 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. More Confusing than Most Books on Civil War BattlesBy Dean 1900Let's begin with the maps. So many places mentioned in the book are not on the maps. You read about a troop movement and you want to see where they are going. You can't. The town isn't there.Next; names. Daniel loves to call people and things by different names. The Confederate General Beauregard is often called the Creole. Why? Maybe he is one. He is from Louisiana. But how does that help us understand the Battle of Shiloh? Or anything. Is his heritage a source of contention? Maybe. But not in this book. Now Daniel calls Beauregard the Creole so many times that we are not confused. But he does the same thing with minor figures and troops. He will drop a minor officer's rank. This is fine for Grant or Bragg; well known figures; but not for captains and colonels.This seems like an entertaining book for people who know a lot about Shiloh. Daniel seems like one of those teachers who knows a lot; but cannot give a meaningful lecture. When you read Sears or Guelzo or McPherson or Foote; you can follow the events. You know where the pieces fit. Here so little time is spent on each military unit's movements; that you can't see the forest for the trees.I suggest you read another book on Shiloh first. Maybe two of them. Then come back. Some people; people who know things; regard Daniel's book highly. I have a library of several hundred books in The Civil War and have read most of them. This is not one I could recommend to a newcomer.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Best Book on Shiloh to DateBy Eric Lee SmithThis is one of the better books on the American Civil War that I have read. It covers the Shiloh campaign and the battle itself; which shocked the people of both sides with its casualties and ferocity.The book is well written and moves along nicely; but what really helps the most is the 15 maps that are included. They cover both the campaign and the battle and show most of the details that are talked about in the book. Sometimes one map is used to show too much; too long a period of time; but that's a quibble.There are three major books on the battle; I own all three and this is the best by far. I appreciate the details in the book; the troop movements and the resulting combats; but I also appreciate his character sketches. The author does not have any axes to grind that I could detect with the result being a balanced treatment of a controversial event.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Shiloh The Battle That Changed The Civil WarBy Michael Taylor"Shiloh: The Battle That Changed The Civil War" by Larry Daniel is a readable account of one of the war's bloodiest battles that is sometimes overlooked by other battles (Gettysburg; Antietam; etc.).The first 100 pages or so provides the setting and strategy leading up to Shiloh while the remaining 200 pages focuses on the battle and strategic importance. The narrative is smooth and readable and the author appears to be fair in his criticism and praise for leaders on both sides.The major problem I had with the book is the maps. While the ones in the book are of good quality and provide sufficient detail; in my humble opinion; there are just not enough to follow the many detailed troop movements and engagements described in the book.Complaint aside; the book is a good read and is recommended. However; since I have not read other books on Shiloh (Wiley Sword; etc.); I cannot say for certain that this book is the definitive study of this bloody engagement.
