Fully Human, Fully Divine: An Interactive Christology

by Michael Casey

Overview

A solid blend of theology and spirituality, this refreshing book introduces the reader -- in an interactive way -- to the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Furthermore, Fully Human, Fully Divine applies its significant points to the reader's spiritual life.

Paperback

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764811494
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	04/30/2004
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	673,388
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael Casey is a monk of Tarrawarra Abbey in Australia. He is a well-known retreat master and lecturer on monastic spirituality. He holds a doctorate from Melbourne College of Divinity in the areas of the life and writings of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Casey is the author of A Guide to Living in the Truth: Saint Benedict’s Teaching on Humility; Fully Human, Fully Divine: An Interactive Christology; Toward God: The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer; and Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina.

Table of Contents

	Preface	vii
	An Introductory Note on Cistercian Spirituality	xi
1.	Divine Humanity	1
2.	The Recalcitrant Body	15
3.	Jesus Baptized in the Jordan	27
4.	Ourselves and Others	35
5.	Jesus Tempted	43
6.	Contrary Imaginations	51
7.	Jesus Exorcizes	65
8.	Detoxification	73
9.	Jesus the Sower	87
10.	Trust in Providence	101
11.	Jesus Stills a Storm	117
12.	A Quiet Mind	131
13.	Jesus the Learner	141
14.	An Open Heart	147
15.	Jesus Moves Around	161
16.	Ambiguity	175
17.	Jesus Transfigured	191
18.	Meta-Experience	201
19.	Jesus the Prophet	221
20.	Confession	235
21.	Gethsemane	251
22.	Crisis	261
23.	Desolation	273
24.	Nakedness	283
25.	Eternity	303
	Index of Scriptural Texts	345
	Index of Authors	351