Publisher's Description: This new volume, replacing The Westminster Dictionary of Spirituality by Gordon S. Wakefield (1983), stands as the definitive reference work on all aspects of Christian spirituality today. Several years in the making and comprised of more than 400 completely new entries, the Dictionary incorporates the collective expertise of today's foremost scholars in the field of Christian spirituality. Contributions come from scholars across Europe, North America, and the rest of the world. Systematically organized and alphabetically arranged for maximum ease of use, the book includes extended essays on subjects as varied as Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy, Spirituality and Culture, and Spirituality and the Dialogue of Religions, before moving into the A-Z reference section. Entries encompass a range of topics, from definitions of Addictions and Spiritual Recovery, Allegory, Apocalyptic Spirituality, to World Religions, Yoga, and Zen and Christianity. In addition, this resourceful book also includes comprehensive bibliographies; a section of short essays on the content, methods, and current debates in the field; and reading lists to encourage additional reading and research. Author Philip Sheldrake Endorsements " " -