Elaine Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality, offering a corrective to the contemporary American trend of programmatic and consumeristic forms of evangelism. By looking to mystics, saints, and martyrs of church history, she suggests we can discover ways of thinking about God that result in a life of outreach. This thoroughly revised second edition includes a new study guide.
Contents
Introduction
Part One: Purgation
1. Into the Night
Part Two: Illumination
2. Love Is God's Meaning
3. Broken Bread and Poured Out Wine
4. Coming Home to Love
5. Healing the Threefold Wound
6. Redeeming the Earth
Part Three: Union
7. A Hermeneutic of Love
8. Giving Ourselves Away
9. Homing Prayer
10. New Tongues of Fire
11. Your Will Be Done on Earth
Epilogue: Out of the Night
Appendix: Corporate Experiences of the Dark Night
Study Guide
Index