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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779000103321

Autore

Cimino Richard P

Titolo

Trusting the spirit [[electronic resource] ] : renewal and reform in American religion / / by Richard Cimino

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, c2001

ISBN

1-280-35086-5

9786610350865

0-7879-5907-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (233 p.)

Disciplina

200/.973

Soggetti

Church renewal - United States

United States Religion 20th century Case studies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Trusting the Spirit; Contents; Preface; The Author; Introduction: Rekindling the Fires of Faith; 1 Let the Spirit Move the Structure: Catholic Charismatic Renewal; 2 Grassroots Protestant Renewal: Biblical Witness Fellowship; 3 Return to the Source: Two Conservative Reform Groups; 4 The Quiet Revival: TaizeĢ; 5 A Progressive Vision: Call to Action; 6 Spiritual Intimacy in an Ancient Faith: Jewish Renewal; Conclusion: Trusting the Spirit: Principles and Strategies of Renewal and Reform; Appendix A: The Research Methods Used in This Study

Appendix B: Resources on Renewal and Reform OrganizationsNotes; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Can renewal and reform groups rekindle spiritual vitality and fervor in today's religious institutions?The call to revive one's faith fills more pages of the Christian and Jewish scriptures than any other theme. Today, reform and renewal organizations and movements play a key role in most denominations, whether conservative, moderate, or liberal.In this fascinating book, Richard Cimino provides you with an in-depth look at six vibrant reform and renewal movements that are revitalizing traditional faith communities from the inside out. Cimino walks you through how all the compon