A 2000 year history of Christian Spirituality - I like Sittser’s approach - he focuses on a specific theme in each period of church history. Ch 4 - it’s “RHYTHM” (spirituality of Monasticism) - Ch. 5 - “HOLY HEROES” - (spirituality of Icons and Saints).

Although he acknowledges the excesses, errors and weaknesses in each period his overall goal is to present the strenghts and what we can learn from the Christian spirituality in each period - Desert Fathers, Monks, Mystics, Reformers, Evangelicals - all periods has something to offer.

A very “inclusive” approach. Much food for thought. ( )

Interesting in most parts; a good overview of the spiritual history of the church. It gave me a new appreciation for parts of the church that I had never thought much of. ( )