Experiencing the Enneagram [Paperback]

Richard Rohr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992

Richard Rohr has had extensive experience with the use of the Enneagram. He gives a review of what the Enneagram is and the nine personality types that comprise it, and places it within a religious context.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Crossroad; Edition Unstated edition (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824512014
• ISBN-13: 978-0824512019
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,283,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experiencing the Enneagram, June 19, 2000

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Jeanne Befano (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Experiencing the Enneagram (Paperback)

If knowing why you do what you do or understanding how you see things the way you see them is important to you, this well-written, in-depth book on the ancient Sufi tradition of self-assessment is a must-have. One of the best parts of this book is the inclusion of an Enneagram Types test, located in the back of the book. It offers a 115-question test along with information on interpreting the results of the test in order to help the reader get a handle on which of the nine personality types most corresponds to their own personality. Those already aquatinted with their Enneagram Type will become more deeply aware of their own patterns, feelings, actions and authentic self as they explore the in-depth explanations presented by the authors. Those who are new to the Enneagram will be impressed with how easy to understand this complex personality tool is presented. An extra added bonus of this Christian-based book includes chapters on mapping a path for personal change, possibilities for use of the Enneagram in pastoral care, and in all relationships. My personal favorite is the chapter, "The Nine Faces of the Soul of Christ". It reflects the nine images of the Christ, and include qualities of being perfect, loveing, creative, beautiful, all-knowing, faithful, alive, almighty and reconciled.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Academic yes, informative, a little, August 18, 2008

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S. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Experiencing the Enneagram (Paperback)

Since I have heard so many great things about Richard Rohr, I was a bit disappointed with this text, which read more like a psychology text. Because the enneagram isn't a definitive tool (they're aren't many/any in psychology), it is a great deal of speculation. That is fine when based on more experience. I would have appreciated more stories about how the authors of the articles included herein have used and found useful the enneagram vs. more theories about it. Don't give up on Rohr's other stuff though.