Spirituality and Theology: Christian Living and the Doctrine of God

Philip Sheldrake studies the growing dialogue between theology and spirituality within a wider historical context, showing how and why these fields originally diverged. Spirituality and Theology explores the work of theologians such as Karl Rahner, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Gustavo Gutierrez, and feminist theologians who have attempted a reintegration of theology and spirituality. Sheldrake offers reflections on the doctrine of the Trinity as a unifying theme in the quest to heal this historic and vexing division. He examines in particular the Trinity in the writings of Julian of Norwich, George Herbert, and Ignatius of Loyola. Finally, he reflects upon the theme of "place," which is not only a central element of human experience, but also an important preoccupation in much contemporary discussion about human identity.