April 2008
For my class on Biblical Interpretation for Life and Ministry, we had to read the following books
The Art of Reading Scripture Edited by Ellen F. Davis and Richard B. Hayes
Holy Scripture by John Webster
A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics by David Jasper
In addition for my paper on 1 Kings 19, I read a number of commentaries and other articles–will be available if I ever post my paper.
For my Readings in Western Spirituality, we read the following:
The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux translated by John Beevers
The Rule of Saint Benedict
The Imitation of Christ edited by Harold Gardner
Theologica Germanica
Catherine of Genoa translated by Serge Hughes
Exploring Christian Spirituality edited by Kenneth Collins
Soul Care by Kenneth Collins
Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade translated by John Beevers
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
A number of sermons by John Wesley
In addition for my paper on the Spirituality of Hudson Taylor, I read a number of books about Hudson and as many of his writings as I could find.
I love that book by Brother Lawrence. The title says it all.
It does take practice to realize and acknowledge His presence.
Mark
If you like this one, try reading Frank Laubach’s companion to this, both are published together now by someone–don’t have the title on hand. Simple but hard, eh?