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  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: IVP Academic (May 28, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0830815422
  • ISBN-13: 978-0830815425
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
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4.0 out of 5 starsWell Done
By J. F Foster on December 9, 2003
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There is little doubt that from a purely dogmatic standpoint, this is one of the more thorough and exhaustively documented treatments of spiritual theology available today. It is highly intellectual, extensively documented (and I do mean extensively), and a top work of scholarship. As I will discuss below, it is an improveable effort in at least two ways, but from the standpoint of scholarship and depth, this book pretty much blows away most everything that's passing for spiritual theology and spiritual discipline development in Christian bookstores these days.
For those interested in Chan's theological perspective, I would classify him, for lack of better terminology, as being in the left wing of Reformed theology. Chan does seem to be in the Calvinistic camp on the question of man's condition and status before God, and it is this Reformed perspective that tends to lay the groundwork for much of the book. Having said this, the book is quite ecumenical, and it is really amazing the sheer volume of Christians, both past and present, that Chan interacts with in this book. If there's one thing that's beyond debate, in my view, it's that the scholarship exhibited by Chan here is breathtaking and will be much appreciated by those looking for a very in-depth and substantive read.
The book attempts to lay out a systematic approach to spiritual development, and urges readers to develop and adopt a rule of life that integrates individual and corporate spiritual development with an eye towards connecting the global Christian community more closely. Chan spends a good deal of time not only developing many familiar (though some unfamiliar) spiritual disciplines, but also interacting with far more than the Western spiritual experience.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsSolid Study
By A Customer on November 3, 2003
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This is an excelent, scholarly treatment of Christian Spiritual Theology from an ecumenical protestant perspective. (Although Roman and Orthodox sources are not ignored.) It might not serve as the best introduction to the subject due to its depth but for anyone familiar with the discipline it serves as a solid, weighty corrective to the wispy fluff usually given as "christian spirituality."
Spiritual Theology is a synthetic discipline and this book is firmly rooted in dogmatic theology (Part 1.) It then proceeds to study the Christian disciplines and aids to the Christian life (part 2.) The second section is not a laundry list of disciplines with a how-to explanation, but rather a study of the logic, rationale and relationship of the elements of a life of prayer. Although the book is for any context, many comments are from an Asan perspective.
I would recommend this to any one who if moderately familiar with Spiritual Theology, I especially commend the author's broad ecumenical scope as well as his use of contemporary theologians as well as traditional "giants."
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3.0 out of 5 starsInteresting yet . . .
By Mark Barnard on July 21, 2013
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Overall, Spiritual Theology, by Simon Chan is an interesting yet wordy treatment of the need for and value of spiritual disciplines in the Christian Life. Chan's vocabulary and effusiveness tends to make reading his book a workout, one, that at times, you must determine to get through. He works hard to bring together the various strands of Christian traditon into a uniform approach to Christian living. He may be trying to do too much in one volume. Someone has said that teachers take simple topics and make them complicated. Communicators take complicated topics and make them simple. Chan tends toward the teacher end of the spectrum, though his obvious gift of knowledge radiates through the pages of his book.
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4.0 out of 5 starson Spiritual Theology
By Michael Thompson on January 19, 2003
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Simon Chan presents a systematic overview of the Christian spiritual life. Although this book has promise and potential to be a great work, I don't think that it delivered on all levels. At times, Chan's work is insightful and inspiring as to the current state-of-affairs regarding the Christian church. He gives some great parameters in which to do this sort of work.
Although Chan does set up some strong criteria and parameters for this study (at any time)--historical, evangelical, global--the book fails to keep to the direct task at hand at all times. As another reviewer stated, this book can be a laborious read and Chan's thought pattern can be somewhat difficult to follow at times. This leads to rabbit trails and a reader that is, at times, behind the point the author is currently making.
On a personal note: I wish that Chan would have been more careful in selecting quotations from various Christian writings for two reasons: 1) at times, there are too many quotes -- making it hard to follow. 2) at times, the quotations come from either very mystical Christians (Teresa of Avila) or questionable ones. [Again, this to personal taste]
Overall, this book is a need-to-read for those doing theology. I have been a bit hard on the writing style, but Chan does have strong points regarding Christian theology and the life of faith. (Another reviewer did not like Chan's theological position, but that needs to be beside the point in order to catch the thrust of his message) Chan makes points that our churches need to hear and heed as well as our theologians.
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Deep and inspiring for a chilean pastor like me.

Published 16 months ago by polo gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 starsBalanced, Broad and Thorough.

Simon Chan is to be congratulated with a thoughtful, mature and balanced approach to this topic which is at once Scripturally faithful, respectful of the traditions and heritage of... Read more

Published on June 8, 2014 by Peter Carblis
4.0 out of 5 starsdeep and enlightening.

Every serious committed Minister should have this book at hand and read it frequently. It imparts a deep understanding of the several stages of spiritual growth.

Published on December 23, 2013 by Hugo Sola
4.0 out of 5 starsChan: Spiritual Reality Should Be Lived Reality

Simon Chan challenges his readers to evaluate spiritual practice against the backdrop of modern living today. Read more

Published on February 9, 2013 by Scott AllendeVaux
4.0 out of 5 starsAsian Spirituality

Theology is "the doctrine of living unto God," wrote the Puritan theologian William Ames. As such, true theological reflections ought to arise from personal encounter with God in... Read more

Published on December 10, 2011 by Hedonese
5.0 out of 5 starsTheology well done

The first half is a typical theological treatise. The second half is about spiritual disciplines to put theology into practice. Read more

Published on October 3, 2005 by Read Right
5.0 out of 5 starsA Rare Treasure Indeed!

Simon Chan's book is a very edifying read. A unique book of a kind that marries theology and spirituality almost seamlessly. Read more

Published on April 27, 2003 by Donner C. S. Tan
3.0 out of 5 starsChan in the middle

I read Chan's book and tried to find more reviewers, but it was difficult to find. I enjoyed the read, although it was a slow and fairly uneventful read. Read more

Published on August 15, 2001 by A. Martin

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