NRSV Spiritual Formation Bible

An invitation to intimacy with God. If you hunger for greater depth in your relationship with God, the NRSV Spiritual Formation bible offers you the feast you're searching for. Designed to satisfy spirit, mind and emotions, this unique Bible helps you turn your scripture reading into a transforming encounter with God. On each page of scripture you'll find an 'Entry Point' reflection based on spiritual disciplines that have been practiced by Christians throughout the centuries. Five different kinds of 'Entry Points,' highlighted by beautiful woodcut-style icons, include: - 1. Lectio Divina invites you into a time of two-way conversation with God. - 2. Ignatian reading engages all your senses as you explore the passage. - 3. Franciscan reading helps you encounter God through practical and creative acts such as writing and art. - 4. Fivefold Question prompts you to consider what the Biblical passage means to you. - 5. Quotations from respected Christians, historic and contemporary, illuminate the power of scripture. Besides the over 1,500 'Entry Points,' the NRSV Spiritual Formation Bible also features: - Seven articles on the spiritual disciplines to guide you in meeting God in Scripture, Prayer, Worship, Service, the Created Order, Everyday Life, and Community. - 66 book introductions - Articles on 'Getting Started in Spiritual Formation' - 20 pages of classic quotations in beautiful calligraphy - Easy-to-use single-column, side-margin format - An index to 'Entry Points' and 'Meeting God' articles to help you focus on topics of special interest - New Revised Standard Version--a word-for-word, literal translation that enjoys widespread interdenominational acceptance - A 'How to Use' feature on page v to help you get the most benefit from you Spiritual Formation Bible.