Disciples' call, The
theologies of vocation from scripture to the present …
Christopher Jamison
247 pages | ~7 hrs
Disciples' call, The
theologies of vocation from scripture to the present day
By Christopher Jamison
In a world where traditional religious practice has declined and spiritual language has grown fragmented, many Catholics find themselves without clear guidance on understanding their life's calling. Christopher Jamison addresses this profound challenge by exploring how the concept of vocation has evolved and what it means for believers today.
Drawing from Scripture, early Church fathers, Thomas Aquinas, and Reformation thought, Jamison traces the theological development of vocation through centuries of Christian tradition. He tackles pressing questions that many contemporary Catholics face: Does the universal call to holiness mean that all life choices hold equal spiritual value? Is there still room for understanding certain paths as representing a "higher calling" within Catholic theology? How should we view the single life in relation to marriage and religious life as legitimate vocational choices?
The author also examines whether secular society's use of "vocation" to describe certain professions enriches or confuses our understanding of spiritual calling. By bridging historical theological insights with modern vocational challenges, Jamison offers readers a framework for discerning their own path within the Catholic tradition.
This thoughtful exploration provides both intellectual depth and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to understand their place and purpose within the context of faith, offering clarity in an age of spiritual uncertainty.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Ecclesiastical Vocation
- ✓ Explore Christliche Existenz
- ✓ Explore Berufung
- ✓ Explore Conduct of life
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life, christianity
- ✓ Explore Catholic Church
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life / Christianity
- ✓ Explore Vocation / Catholic Church
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury T & T Clark
- ISBN-13
- 9780567310996
- ISBN-10
- 056731099X
- Pages
- 247
- Language
- EN
