Raymond Brown's new book Spirituality in Adversity. English Nonconformity in a Period of Repression, 1660-1689 is now out from Paternoster.
Paternoster say
Spirituality in Adversity demonstrates through a specific historical period of persecution the fortitude and faith of evangelical men and women as they face unspeakable hardship in the name of Christ. This exhaustive masterpiece traces the period of the repression in the seventeenth century, analysing the persecution and its aftermath. The unique feature of this scholarly and very readable work is that it examines the way those persecuted responded to hardship their faith, their worship, their perseverance. With marvellous warmth Raymond Brown shows us the spirituality of these men and women a spirituality centred on Jesus Christ and the Father s love, even in such times. ...
Spirituality in Adversity demonstrates through a specific historical period of persecution the fortitude and faith of evangelical men and women as they face unspeakable hardship in the name of Christ. This exhaustive masterpiece traces the period of the repression in the seventeenth century, analysing the persecution and its aftermath. The unique feature of this scholarly and very readable work is that it examines the way those persecuted responded to hardship their faith, their worship, their perseverance. With marvellous warmth Raymond Brown shows us the spirituality of these men and women a spirituality centred on Jesus Christ and the Father s love, even in such times. ...
This is is a remarkable book by any standards - scholarly and pastoral, meticulous and heart-warming. A significant masterpiece on the faith, worship, perseverance of remarkable men and women.
The unique feature of this scholarly and very readable work is that it examines the way those persecuted responded to hardship: their faith, their worship, their perseverance. With marvellous warmth Raymond Brown shows us the spirituality of these men and women- spirituality centred on Jesus Christ and the Father's love, even in such times.
They add these quotes:
"Brown dives into the writings of those persecuted and demonstrates the rich theology that could only be written with such depth by those who lived in suffering and found God faithful and satisfying. I highly recommend this book to scholars as well as common sufferers looking for solace in God."
Larry Siekawitch, pastor and author of Balancing Head and Heart in Seventeenth Century Puritanism
"At a time when Evangelicals interested in the study of spirituality often overlook the immense resources of their own antecedents, I hope that this book will help to redress the balance."
Timothy Grass, church historian, author and associate editor for the Ecclesiastical History Society
"Brown dives into the writings of those persecuted and demonstrates the rich theology that could only be written with such depth by those who lived in suffering and found God faithful and satisfying. I highly recommend this book to scholars as well as common sufferers looking for solace in God."
Larry Siekawitch, pastor and author of Balancing Head and Heart in Seventeenth Century Puritanism
"At a time when Evangelicals interested in the study of spirituality often overlook the immense resources of their own antecedents, I hope that this book will help to redress the balance."
Timothy Grass, church historian, author and associate editor for the Ecclesiastical History Society
"Raymond Brown's research - the fruit of a lifetime of study - reveals how suffering forged a deep spirituality." Derek Tidball
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