Thirsty for God

the long version

A landmark text on the history of Christianity. Thirsty for God provides an excellent primer on the two-millennium-long experience of the presence of God. Holt traces the spiritual practices of Christian prayer, contemplation, and action from early Christianity through the reformation and modern eras. Globally framed, the book highlights the local contributions of people from a wide array of traditions. This updated edition explores spirituality in the digital age, ecology, and interfaith spirituality. It also includes new bibliographies, spiritual exercises, and discussion questions. - back cover.