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List Of Christian Devotional Literature
Christian devotional literature (also called devotionals or Christian living literature) is religious writing that Christianity, Christian individuals read for their personal growth and spiritual formation. Popular devotionals Books *''Conferences'' (ca. 400), by John Cassian *''The Ladder of Divine Ascent'' (ca. 600), by John Climacus *''Symeon the New Theologian#Hymns of Divine Love, Hymns of Divine Love'' (ca. 1020), by Symeon the New Theologian *''On Loving God'' (ca. 1140), by Bernard of Clairvaux *''The Flowing Light of Divinity'' (ca. 1270), by Mechthild of Magdeburg *''The Spiritual Espousals'' (ca. 1340), by Jan van Ruusbroec *''The Dialogue of Divine Providence'' (ca. 1377), by Catherine of Siena *''Revelations of Divine Love'' (ca. 1400), by Julian of Norwich *''The Imitation of Christ'' (ca. 1423), by Thomas à Kempis *''The Interior Castle'' (1577), by Teresa of Avila *''Ascent of Mount Carmel'' (1579), by John of the Cross *''Introduction to the Devout Life'' (1609), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Devotional Literature
Christian devotional literature (also called devotionals or Christian living literature) is religious writing that Christian individuals read for their personal growth and spiritual formation. Such literature often takes the form of Christian daily devotionals. Original excerpts including the ''Book of Daniel'' and ''Leviticus'' derive from Ancient Roman (753 BC – 640 AD), Greek and Byzantine (395 AD – 1453 AD) culture – and encompass the past relationship of God's Law through the Old Testament. Though these are the most significant accounts, the majority of the literature comprises commentaries to the ever changing social and political reforms of human history – including the impact of censorship, persecution – the reign of Emperor Nero (54 AD – 68 AD) and Diocletian (284 AD – 305 AD) and martyrdom on Christian life through the ages (Gregory, 2001). The sources of devotional literature vary across society. Monks, priests and saints such as ''Agios Paisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
