Prayerful Responsibility : Prayer and Social Responsibility in the Religious Thought of Douglas Steere Hardback
by John D. Copenhaver
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This study examines the problem of relating prayer and social responsibility through an analysis and critical evaluation of the religious thought of Douglas Steere, a leading Quaker thinker and a key figure in twentieth century spirituality. Copenhaver clarifies Steere's solution to the dilemma and establishes a dialogue between a classical Quaker and a liturgical approach to the problem as a foundation for further study in the academy and in the churches. Contents: Steere in Context; Steere's Treatment of Prayer and Social Responsibility; Steere's Assimilation of Von H¸gel and Woolman; Other Literary and Theological Sources; A Critical Evaluation of Steere's Spiritual Theology; Steere's Contribution to Contemporary Spirituality.
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- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:University Press of America
- Publication Date:13/03/1992
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- ISBN:9780819185303
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Unavailable
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:University Press of America
- Publication Date:13/03/1992
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- ISBN:9780819185303