BIBLIOGRAPHY ON HOLINESS, SANCTIFICATION, SPIRITUALITY
Robert V. Rakestraw
 

    A'Kempis, Thomas. The Imitation of Christ. Numerous editions and publishers.

    Always worthwhile for meditation.
    Alexander, Donald L., ed. Christian Spirituality: Five Views of Sanctification. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1988.
    Similar to the book by Dieter and others, but with chapters on the Lutheran and Contemplative views.
    Baxter, J. Sidlow. Our High Calling. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1967.
    A companion volume to the author's A New Call to Holiness and His Deeper Work in Us. Works carefully with the Scriptures.
    Bloesch, Donald G. The Crisis of Piety. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989.
    Essays toward a theology of the Christian life.
    Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. Revised edition. New York: Macmillan, 1959.
    Valuable classic against "cheap grace."
    Bridges, Jerry. The Practice of Godliness. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1983.
    A sequel to the author's The Pursuit of Holiness.
    ________. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1978.
    A study of some key scriptural texts.
    Chavchavadze, Mariana, ed. Man's Concern with Holiness. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1970.
    Essays on holiness in various traditions: Anglican, Reformed, Catholic, Orthodox, et al.
    Christensen, Bernhard. The Inward Pilgrimage: Spiritual Classics from Augustine to Bonhoeffer. Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1976.
    Delightful introduction to and excerpts from key devotional writings.
    Dieter, Melvin E., et al. Five Views on Sanctification. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987.
    Contributions from the Wesleyan, Reformed, Pentecostal, Keswick, and Augustinian-Dispensational perspectives, with replies to each by the other writers.
    Foster, Richard J. Celebration of Discipline. Revised edition. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1988.
    A modern classic on the spiritual disciplines.
    Jones, Cheslyn, Geoffrey Wainwright, and Edward Yarnold, eds. The Study of Spirituality. New York: Oxford University Press, 1986.
    A massive, comprehensive historical study.
    Leech, Kenneth. Experiencing God: Theology as Spirituality. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1985.
    An Anglican approach to spirituality as a multi-faceted way of life.
    Lovelace, Richard F. Dynamics of Spiritual Life. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1979.
    Valuable historical study of revival and renewal.
    ________. Renewal as a Way of Life. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1985.
    A handbook for spiritual growth. Less extensive than the author's Dynamics. . ., but more than a condensation of it.
    Mouw, Richard J. Called to Holy Worldliness. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1980.
    Considers the relation of personal faith to pressing needs in society.
    Murray, Andrew. The Deeper Christian Life. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
    A classic by a leading figure in the holiness movement in the latter half of the 19th century. A Keswick approach.
    Needham, David C. Birthright. Portland: Multnomah, 1979.
    A controversial book on the new nature of the Christian.
    Packer, J. I. Keep in Step With the Spirit. Old Tappan: Fleming Revell, 1984.
    Discusses and critiques holiness in various traditions.
    Piper, John. Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. Portland: Multnomah, 1986.
    Leans on Jonathan Edwards. Valuable insights.
    Senn, Frank C., ed. Protestant Spiritual Traditions. Ramsey: Paulist, 1986.
    Chapters on sprituality in different traditions: Lutheran, Anabaptist, Puritan, Pietist, et al.
    Stott, John R. W. Baptism and Fullness. Second edition. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1975.
    An easy-to-read, balanced approach to the subjects.
    Wagner, C. Peter. The Third Wave of the Holy Spirit. Ann Arbor: Servant, 1988.
    A passionate overview of a "signs and wonders" spirituality. Not to be lightly dismissed.
    Wirt, Sherwood E., ed. The Confessions of Augustine in Modern English. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1971.
    A modern translation of an enduring account.
    White, John. When the Spirit Comes with Power: Signs and Wonders Among God's People. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1988.
    A wise, sympathetic analysis of John Wimber's Vineyard movement, with a special focus on whether unusual revival experiences are psychological, spiritual, or what.

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