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PublisherLiturgical Press
ISBN-100879072318
ISBN-139780879072315
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Book TitleReading to Live : the Evolving Practice of Lectio Divina
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicSpirituality, Monasticism, Christianity / Catholic, Biblical Studies / General
GenreReligion
AuthorRaymond Studzinski
Book SeriesCistercian Studies Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-013712
ReviewsThis book was worth waiting for. When you read this book you wil see that, for those formators who want to know what they are doing when they are doing it, this is an indispensable compendium for teaching lectio. Cistercian Studies Quarterly, Reading to Live: The Evolving Practice of Lectio Divina dives into the art of prayer reading, and the discussion of God's living word. Speaking of the art's spiritual benefits to its practitioner, Raymond Studzinski offers much insight into lectio divina and gives a very highly recommended look into its historical origins and modern practice. Reading to Live is a top pick for religious collections, very highly recommended. The Midwest Book Review, I found the inner portion of the book fascinating, exciting, and informative far beyond my expectation. Indeed, if I have any criticism of this work it is that the title makes it sound like much more of a dry academic tome than in fact it is. This brief and highly accessible book is a treasure trove of information, old and new, for anyone interested in the centrality of scripture in the life of the individual believer and the ongoing worship life of the Christian community. John N. Brittain, OSL, Professor of Religion and Dean of the Chapel Houghton College, The author's text is clear and well researched, its tone quiet and unobtrusive, but somehow the whole is inspirational: 'If those people could learn to read, so can I!' American Benedictine Review
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number231
Dewey Decimal248.3
Table Of ContentContents Preface ix Abbreviations xiii CHAPTER ONE The Problem of Spiritual Illiteracy 1 Various Approaches to Reading 5 Digital Text 8 The Printed Book 10 Scholastic Text 12 The Monastic Book 14 A Method of Retrieval 17 CHAPTER TWO The Art of Lectio Divina : Beginning of a Christian Spiritual Practice 20 Judaism and Religious Reading 22 Beginning of a Christian Approach to Reading 26 Origen, the Master Reader 28 CHAPTER THREE The Spread of a Christian Practice 59 Women Scholar-Readers 61 Augustine, Reading, and the Self 74 CHAPTER FOUR The Evolution and Regularization of a Practice 93 The Desert Tradition 94 Early Eastern Cenobitic Forms of Monasticism 108 Cassian and Western Monasticism 115 Rule of Saint Benedict, Rule of the Master , and Reading 122 CHAPTER FIVE The Ups and Downs of a Practice 140 Eleventh- and Twelfth-Century Reform 141 Bernard of Clairvaux 146 Hugh of St. Victor and the Didascalicon 161 Guigo II and The Ladder of Monks 166 The Eclipse of Lectio 172 CHAPTER SIX The Revival of a Practice 177 Toward a Revival of Bible Reading 179 The Revival of Lectio Divina 192 The Phenomenology of Reading and Lectio Divina 200 Social Science, Psychology, and Lectio Divina 203 Theological Perspectives, Narrative, and Lectio Divina 209 Learning Lectio Divina Today 213 Lectio as Actualizing the Word 215 Lectio as Group Activity 218 CONCLUSION Lectio : The Once and Future Practice 220 Bibliography 223 Index 256
SynopsisLectio divina, the ancient practice of prayerful reading, is a font whose waters are waiting to quench the thirst of spiritual seekers, both beginners on the spiritual journey and experienced travelers. The art of holy reading transforms lives. Through the practice of lectio individuals and communities discover God's living word addressed to them in their particular now, "to enlighten, challenge, encourage, and suggest." Reading to Live traces the practice of lectio divina from its roots in the ascetic movement in the early church and monasticism to its rediscovery in recent times. The benefits lectio brings become clear as Origen, Augustine, Bernard, and many others throughout history testify to its power in their lives. Modern commentators from a variety of disciplines spell out lectio's potential for the world of the twenty-first century. This book invites people of all faiths to embrace the Venerable practice of lectio divina. It provides abundant creative testimonies to its practice and to its life-changing effects. Raymond Studzinski, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, is an associate professor in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, where he teaches courses on religious development and spirituality., Lectio divina, the ancient practice of prayerful reading, is a font whose waters are waiting to quench the thirst of spiritual seekers, both beginners on the spiritual journey and experienced travelers. The art of holy reading transforms lives. Through the practice of lectio individuals and communities discover God's living word addressed to them in their particular now," to enlighten, challenge, encourage, and suggest. Reading to Live traces the practice of lectio divina from its roots in the ascetic movement in the early church and monasticism to its rediscovery in recent times. The benefits lectio brings become clear as Origen, Augustine, Bernard, and many others throughout history testify to its power in their lives. Modern commentators from a variety of disciplines spell out lectio's potential for the world of the twenty-first century. This book invites people of all faiths to embrace the Venerable practice of lectio divina. It provides abundant creative testimonies to its practice and to its life-changing effects. Raymond Studzinski, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, is an associate professor in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, where he teaches courses on religious development and spirituality.
LC Classification NumberBS617.8.S78 2009
