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Barbara E. Bowe, RSCJ, was professor of biblical studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where she taught courses in New Testament and early Christianity and directed the Biblical Spirituality Program.
Laurie Brink, OP, is associate professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union and an associate editor for The Bible Today. She has published numerous articles on Scripture, and her most recent book focuses on the role of soldiers in Luke-Acts.
John R. Barker, OFM, is assistant professor of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union and the Old Testament book reviewer for The Bible Today. He is a regular contributor to pastoral publications such as Emmanuel Magazine, The Bible Today, and Weekday Homily Helps.
Preface to the Second Edition
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations for Biblical Books
Chronology
Introduction: Touching a Finger to the Flame
1 What Is Spirituality?
2 God beyond All Names
3 The Riddle of the World
4 The God of Blessing and Salvation
5 I Have Heard Their Cry
6 Royal Power and the Covenant Dream
7 Prophetic Spirituality
8 Wisdom Has Built Herself a House
9 Crisis and Hope
10 That Man Jesus
11 Pauline Spirituality
12 A New Heaven and a New Earth
Conclusion: Biblical Foundations of Spirituality
Epilogue: The Church That Sojourns
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index of Biblical Names
Index of Proper Names
Index of Places
Index of Scripture Citations and Ancient Literature
Index of Subjects
In Memorial: Barbara Ellen Bowe, R.S.C.J.: December 1, 1945–March 14, 2010
In this second edition of Barbara Bowe’s award-winning book, the original text is supplemented by two excellent new chapters. John Barker’s discussion of postexilic theology serves as a bridge between the theology of the Old and New Testaments, and Laurie Brink provides a sketch of the postcanonical movement of Christian theology. Bowe laid a firm foundation for this work; Barker and Brink have added to the trustworthiness of its structure.
— Dianne Bergant, CSA, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Biblical Studies, Catholic Theological Union
Barbara Bowe’s work contributes to an understanding of spirituality that emphasizes how our daily and contextual response to God gives rise to our theology. Her work considers how the lived daily experience of a people of faith “touching their fingers to the flame” and “eating God’s word” gave rise to the Sacred Scripture and continues to give rise to our theologizing on that Scripture. The contributions of John R. Barker and Laurie Brink to this new edition of Bowe’s masterful work help the flame of her book burn even brighter.
— Gilberto Cavazos-González, OFM, Pontifical University Antonianum
Introduces readers to the spiritual dimension of the Bible
Helps readers develop a biblically-based spirituality that is relevant to the challenges of everyday life
Brings biblical figures to life and shows how the struggles and successes they faced relate to life today
A new chapter introduces key theological terms—from messianic to eschatology—in an accessible way
A new chapter traces the development of the New Testament canon and explores the various ways early Christians attempted to live their faith
Includes a chronology, reflection questions, glossary, updated notes and bibliography