{"product_id":"ignatian-humanism-a-dynamic-spirituality-for-the-21st-century-paperback","title":"Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald Modras\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, is one of a mere handful of individuals who has permanently changed the way we understand God. In this vividly written and meticulously researched book, Ronald Modras shows how Ignatian spirituality retains extraordinary vigor and relevance nearly five centuries after Loyola's death. At its heart, Ignatian spirituality is a humanism that defends human rights, prizes learning from other cultures, seeks common ground between science and religion, struggles for justice, and honors a God who is actively at work in creation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The towering achievements of the Jesuits are made tangible by Modras's vivid portraits of Ignatius and five of his successors: Matteo Ricci, the first Westerner at the court of the Chinese emperor; Friederich Spee, who defended women accused of witchcraft; Karl Rahner, the greatest Catholic theologian of the twentieth century; Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the scientist-mystic; and Pedro Arrupe, the charismatic leader of the Jesuits in the years following Vatican II. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIgnatian Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e puts into perspective our contemporary search for a spirituality that responds both to our search for meaning and desire for God.\" \u003cbr\u003e --John W. Padberg, S.J., director, Institute of Jesuit Sources \"Modras integrates fascinating history, contemporary theology, and inspiring spirituality with consistent focus on central issues for our day.\" \u003cbr\u003e --Joann Wolski Conn, associate professor of religious studies, Neumann College \"A stunning book! Modras has profiled a number of Jesuit thinkers and activists as role models for our time--revitalizing humanism as a model for moderns.\" \u003cbr\u003e --Leonard Swidler, professor of Catholic thought and inter-religious dialogue, Temple University\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ignatian Humanism puts into perspective our contemporary search for a spirituality that responds both to our search for meaning and desire for God.\"\u003cbr\u003e --John W. Padberg, S.J., director, Institute of Jesuit Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Modras integrates fascinating history, contemporary theology, and inspiring spirituality with consistent focus on central issues for our day.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Joann Wolski Conn, associate professor of religious studies, Neumann College\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A stunning book! Modras has profiled a number of Jesuit thinkers and activists as role models for our time--revitalizing humanism as a model for moderns.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Leonard Swidler, professor of Catholic thought and inter-religious dialogue, Temple University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, is one of a mere handful of individuals who has permanently changed the way we understand God. In this vividly written and meticulously researched book, Ronald Modras shows how Ignatian spirituality retains extraordinary vigor and relevance nearly five centuries after Loyola's death. At its heart, Ignatian spirituality is a humanism that defends human rights, prizes learning from other cultures, seeks common ground between science and religion, struggles for justice, and honors a God who is actively at work in creation.\u003cbr\u003e The towering achievements of the Jesuits are made tangible by Modras's vivid portraits of Ignatius and five of his successors: Matteo Ricci, the first Westerner at the court of the Chinese emperor; Friederich Spee, who defended women accused of witchcraft; Karl Rahner, the greatest Catholic theologian of the twentieth century; Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the scientist-mystic; and Pedro Arrupe, the charismatic leader of the Jesuits in the years following Vatican II.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonald Modras is professor of theology at Saint Louis University. He is the author of five other books, including \u003ci\u003ePaul Tillich's Theology of the Church: A Catholic Appraisal \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Catholic Church and Antisemitism: Poland, 1933-1939\u003c\/i\u003e. He lectures throughout the United States, England, Israel, and Germany. He currently resides in Webster Groves, Missouri. Additional information about his work can be found at www.RonaldModras.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 346\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 8.96 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757953712416,"sku":"9780829419863","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6451c8731f3df70e77f245c809d5b427.webp?v=1780115376","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ignatian-humanism-a-dynamic-spirituality-for-the-21st-century-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}