“Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus” by Brant Pitre is a book that explores the foundational aspects of Christian spirituality through the lens of prayer and discipleship with Jesus Christ.
In this book, Pitre guides readers on a journey to deepen their spiritual life by focusing on the importance of prayer as a means of communion with God.
A compelling exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path of Jesus himself—from the bestselling author of The Case for Jesus.
The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the three major forms of prayer and the three stages of spiritual growth that exist to bring them closer to God.
In his most personal book yet, Brant Pitre, PhD, draws on the riches of the Bible, the words of Jesus, and the holy writings across the centuries to shed light on the mystery—and wonder—of the spiritual life.
Starting with the age-old belief that the path of prayer is not only informative but transformative, Dr. Pitre explores
- the scriptural roots of the major forms of prayer: vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation
- the purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages of spiritual growth
- the spiritual exercises of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
- the Jewish roots of the Lord’s Prayer
- Lectio Divina: how to pray with the Bible
- seven vices and their seven opposing virtues
- the battle of prayer: how to deal with difficulty and distractions
Pitre emphasizes prayer as a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. He explores how prayer can transform our relationship with God.
“Introduction to the Spiritual Life” draws heavily on the teachings of Jesus and the Bible to illustrate different forms of prayer and their significance in the Christian life.
Pitre provides practical insights and advice on how to develop a consistent prayer life, offering tools and methods that can be applied by readers at any stage of their spiritual journey.
Throughout the book, Pitre encourages spiritual growth and offers encouragement for readers to deepen their faith through prayer, reflection, and living out the teachings of Jesus.
Full of sacred truths, contemplative insights, and practical steps, “Introduction to the Spiritual Life” is a biblical road map of the spiritual landscape that enables us to follow Jesus as our primary guide.
Pitre’s book serves as a resource for individuals seeking to enhance their spiritual journey through a deeper understanding and practice of prayer in the Christian tradition.
“Introduction to the Spiritual Life” is suitable for readers of all levels of spiritual maturity who desire to grow closer to God and live more fully in accordance with their faith.
About the author Brant Pitre, PhD, is Distinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute. He earned his PhD in theology from the University of Notre Dame, where he specialized in the study of the New Testament and ancient Judaism. He is the author of the bestselling books The Case for Jesus, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, and Jesus the Bridegroom. Dr. Pitre has also produced dozens of video and audio Bible studies in which he explores the scriptural roots of Christianity. He lives in Louisiana with his wife, Elizabeth, and their five children.
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