Spiritual being and becoming : Western Christian and modern scientific cews of human nature for spiritual formation

Summary: As many as 100 billion neurons make up the human nervous system - a system that is incredibly complex, and a fundamental part of what makes us who we are. But there is far more to human beings than biology. Many academic disciplines study the human condition and there are many schools of thought within that study. We must also appreciate that the study of human nature did not begin in contemporary times. History is full of texts that offer detailed explorations of the human condition. However, no consensus has yet emerged. Consensus or not, those working towards religious and spiritual formation pursue the transformation of their communities. This book offers a fuller understanding of some of the common views of human nature and also insights into how we might utilize this knowledge in our ministries - ministries that strive towards the spiritual being and becoming of our world.

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ISBN: 9780718894917
ISBN: 071889491X
ISBN: 9780718845834
ISBN: 0718845838
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 297 pages)
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Publisher: Cambridge : The Lutterworth Press, 2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:july.24 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Western Christian theological anthropologies -- Modern science views of human nature -- Seeking synthesis : toward a general theory of human nature -- Spiritual being and becoming : a general model for spiritual formation -- Spiritual groundedness : moving from theory to practice -- Anthropological afterthoughts -- Appendix A. Summary table of Western Christian views -- Appendix B. Summary table of modern science views.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by JSTOR.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.