Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith

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'I recommend Streams of Living Water everywhere I go. My own personal copy is dog-eared, underlined and annotated by hand. Anyone with a heart for Christian unity should read and celebrate the message of this book. I consider it to be a seminal title for our time' - Pete Greig 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. 'A book that will make you adore God' - Dallas Willard

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.

Foster's engaging writing and thoughtful presentation make the book appealing to a broad readership. * Publishers Weekly * Richard J. Foster has offered the church an exquisite gift in his new book STREAMS OF LIVING WATER. Foster paints a masterful portrait of Jesus ... This well-written and immensely appealing book needs tobe read by every individual who is committed to reaching maturity in his or her spiritual life. * Sojourners Magazine *