description: The history of the church has shaped what our faith and practice are like today. It's tempting to think that the way we do things now is best, but history also has much to teach us about what we've forgotten. In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, letting us gaze at the practices and stories of believers from the past who had the same thirst for God that we do today. As we see their deep faith through his vibrant narratives, we may discover that old ways can bring new life to our own spirituality.Market/Audience 
   People interested in spiritual formation 
   Students 
   Church leaders 
   History enthusiasts 
 Endorsements"Instructive and informed, and . . . provides the kind of clarity and simplicity which only grows out of deep knowledge." IAIN TORRANCE, president, Princeton Theological Seminary, and former moderator of the Church of Scotland"Sittser writes not just as a scholar and a teacher, but also as a Christian who has long walked the narrow path, keeping company with God, and both his wisdom and his winsomeness mark every page." LAUREN F. WINNER, assistant professor, Duke Divinity School, and author of Girl Meets GodFeatures and Benefits 
   Overviews Christian history through the lens of spirituality 
   Bestselling author 
   Includes excerpts from classic Christian works and authors 
   Offers spiritual formation exercises 
   Provides group discussion questions 
 
title: Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries
titlecomplete: Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries
genres: Faith, Religion, Biography, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Theology, Church History, Christian, History, Christianity
ratings_count: 657