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Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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Chapter 1: Transformation and the Study of Christian Spirituality |
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Christian Spirituality as an Academic Discipline |
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The Meaning of Spirit |
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Functional Perspectives on Spirituality |
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Toward a Definition of Christian Spirituality |
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Spirituality and Transformation |
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Spiritual Transformation and Christian Faith |
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Conclusion |
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Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Christian Spiritual Transformation: A Review |
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Theories of Spiritual Transformation: A Survey |
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Spiritual Transformation: Unresolved Questions |
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Methodological Reflections |
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Chapter 3: The Life and Spirituality of L’Arche |
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The History of L’Arche |
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The Assistants of L’Arche |
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Jean Vanier's Vision of Communion |
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Conclusion |
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Chapter 4: Growth in Communion: A Phenomenological Perspective |
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Awakening to Love: The Mask and the Mirror |