The term “theology” originates from the Greek words “theos,” meaning “God,” and “logos,” meaning “word,” “reason,” or “study.” From study, coursework, and life experiences, spiritual topics of interest appear here to share the content of more meaningful personal value. These topics are generally from a worldview around topics including scripture, tradition, application, history, and research and touch on personal interest and synthesis about the various branches of theology (systematics, biblical, historical, practical, and integrative).
Deep Anglicanism
I finished all of Deep Anglicanism by Gerald McDermott today, at just under 400 pages. Every word. The book offers a thorough and thoughtful overview of the Anglican tradition. It ... Read More
The Divine Imperative
Across the major traditions of Christian theology, the doctrine of humanity’s ultimate destiny is described in terms of participation in the divine life—though expressed through different concepts and emphases. Introduction ... Read More
The Seven Capital Sins
Last week I completed reading The Seven Capital Sins, first published in 1959 by the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration. Today, it is available from TAN Books, published in 2017 ... Read More
Reformation Anglican Worship
While reading through the book Reformation Anglican Worship, the notes I wrote out and captured were synthesized and recorded here for their primary or major points. The book presents highly ... Read More
On Infant Baptism
Today, I completed reading John Stott and J. Alec Motyer's The Anglican Evangelical Doctrine of Infant Baptism, published by Latimer Trust. This book is a compilation of two papers written ... Read More
An Ascetic Order
Christian Proficiency by Martin Thornton is a published work in Anglican spirituality and serves as a practical and theological guide for integrating faith into daily life. Thornton emphasizes the concept ... Read More
Knowing God
Today I completed the classic book Knowing God by J.I. Packer. It is 360 pages in length and in three parts about knowing the Lord, beholding God, and the recognition ... Read More
The Rule of St. Benedict
Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–547 AD) is one of the most significant figures in the history of Western monasticism and Christian spirituality. Born in the region of Nursia (modern ... Read More
The Triads
The Triads by Saint Gregory Palamas stands as a cornerstone of Eastern Orthodox theology, emerging from a pivotal moment in the history of Christian spirituality. Composed in the mid-14th century, ... Read More
On the Incarnation
Today, I completed reading St. Athanasius's On the Incarnation to understand the meaning of Theosis, or Union with Christ. This writing from St. Athanasius of Alexandria is a masterpiece of ... Read More
The Imperatives of Christ
The will of the Father and the will of the Son. Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. The following outline is a collection of Jesus’ ... Read More
The Imitation of Christ
Today, I completed a 419-page version of The Imitation of Christ. A book from centuries ago translated from Latin to English by Aloysius Croft and Harold Bolton (published in 2014) ... Read More
The Mystery of Christ
Having completed John Behr's book, The Mystery of Christ: Life in Death, I felt driven to write a review posted here because of his perspectives as a Patristics Scholar and ... Read More
Piercing Heaven
Today, I completed the prayer book Piercing Heaven, Prayers of the Puritans, edited by Robert Elmer. It is 321 pages and was in frequent use during personal prayer from beginning ... Read More
