Evan Howard provides a solid and comprehensive overview of spiritual formation in the Protestant; Catholic; and Eastern Orthodox traditions in The Brazos Introduction to Christian Spirituality. In short; Howard desires to answer the following question for readers: "What does relationship with God look like for Christians?" The book is interdisciplinary in its approach; drawing from fields such as theology and psychology. What makes this book especially accessible are its chapter outlines and objectives; sidebars; focus boxes; charts; pictures; cartoons; chapter summaries and questions; and glossary; all of which present the material in an easily digestible format for the curious layperson.
#1270404 in Books Texas AnM University Press 2001-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.12 x 1.01 x 5.26l; .87 #File Name: 158544152X348 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An authentic accountBy R. C. CurtisThis is a true-life adventure story. The author does not attempt to tell a story of daring exploits - rather; he gives a factual accounting of his experiences as the owner-captain of a [private] Confederate blockade runner operating in the Gulf of Mexico during the US Civil War. However; this factual account is all the more captivating because it is real.What makes this story unique [for the genre] is that this is not a story about one of the big [fast] steam ships running the blockade in and out of the major ports on the Atlantic coast; this is a story about a relatively small; shallow draft sailing schooner using stealth and its ability to go into shallow waters to sneak past the Union ships in the backwaters of the Gulf.The other aspect of the story that really sticks out is that the vast majority of the true threats and dangers to both the captain and his little boat take place on land not at sea. From corrupt public officials and conniving business partners to dishonest and dangerous crew members you can't help but worry for the man every time he steps ashore.A great read. Thanks to Barto Arnold and Texas AM University Press for re-publishing it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great story; great writerBy fourdegreescThis book tells a great story of doing business during a war. If you think government is out of control now; read what this poor guy went through trying to stay afloat with two governments going at it.The guy sells his business in New Orleans to buy a trading schooner. He learns that because of the war; trade has stopped; and so he turns to illegally trading through the blockade of the south. Criminals and shenanigans abount in this story and are augmented by the normal perils of going to sea in a wooden sailing ship.The guys is not a trained writer; but he's a natural story teller. It's amazing how vivid his writing is.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Desmond O'NeillSuperbly written; by a ship engineer and reluctant soldier.
