Reaching Beyond: Chapters in the History of Perfectionism by Stanley M. Burgess

Description: Reaching Beyond by Stanley M. Burgess Throughout recorded history mankind has attempted to define perfection. This always has been a most perplexing task, almost as difficult as attaining perfection once the term has been defined. One of the most vexing problems facing the perfectionist has been how to elevate themselves above matter, especially the body, in order to emulate their god-model. Reaching Beyond: Chapters in the History of Perfectionism highlights the concept of perfection in primitive man, in both Old and New Testaments, and in a variety of perfectionist individuals and movements throughout Christian history, including the Montanists, the Medieval Apocalyptist, Joachim of Fiore; the rationalist, Thomas Aquinas; a leading Eastern Orthodox mystic, St. Symeon the New Theologian; Calvin and his followers; early modern Puritans and later primitivists; and the Pentecostals, who strive for both purity and preparation. In short, this book is a study of the human perfectionist impulse and its motivations. In certain cases, perfectionism is a reaction against limitation, inadequacy, incompleteness and evil-a rejection of comfortable, popular religion. In other instances, perfectionism is a more positive effort, a striving after holiness or knowledge, a preparation for the parousia or a quest for a return to primitive religious roots. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Stanley M. Burgess is Distinguished Professor of Christian History at the Regent University School of Divinity. Details ISBN1606088599 Author Stanley M. Burgess Short Title REACHING BEYOND Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1606088599 ISBN-13 9781606088593 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Subtitle Chapters in the History of Perfectionism Country of Publication United States Birth 1937 Place of Publication Eugene Edited by Stanley M Burgess Affiliation Regent University, USA Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2009-07-01 AU Release Date 2009-07-01 NZ Release Date 2009-07-01 US Release Date 2009-07-01 UK Release Date 2009-07-01 Pages 292 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127077662;

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