Streams of Living Water

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In this landmark work, Richard Foster examines the 'streams of living water' - the six dimensions of faith and practice - that have defined Christian tradition around the world and down the centuries. In this inspiring book he looks at:

- the Contemplative tradition - or the prayer-filled life

- the Holiness tradition - or the virtuous life

- the Charismatic tradition - or the Spirit-empowered life

- the Social Justice tradition - or the compassionate life

- the Evangelical tradition - or the word-centred life

- the Incarnational tradition - or the sacramental life

Foster's celebration of the spiritual life incorporates history's most significant Christian figures and movements and argues for a rich, well-rounded faith, free of constricting labels.In this landmark work, Richard Foster examines the 'streams of living water' - the six dimensions of faith and practice - that have defined Christian tradition around the world and down the centuries. In this inspiring book he looks at:

- the Contemplative tradition - or the prayer-filled life

- the Holiness tradition - or the virtuous life

- the Charismatic tradition - or the Spirit-empowered life

- the Social Justice tradition - or the compassionate life

- the Evangelical tradition - or the word-centred life

- the Incarnational tradition - or the sacramental life

Foster's celebration of the spiritual life incorporates history's most significant Christian figures and movements and argues for a rich, well-rounded faith, free of constricting labels.
Richard Foster is a best-selling author, the founder of RENOVARE - a movement committed to spiritual renewal - and Professor of Spiritual Formation at Azusa Pacific University, California.