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The Descent of the Dove brings the most significant of Charles Williams's theological writings to the modern reader. Tracing the history of the church through the activity of the Holy Spirit, this unconventional and imaginative historical study offers a fresh and accessible perspective on spirituality in the church. By studying the crisis points of theological conflict, Williams remains convinced that theological tensions are not only reconcilable, but indispensable for the church. Willams's work offers the reader a unique analysis of church history by illuminating the crucial role of spirituality in church life, providing salient insights for those interested in the development of the church.

Table of Contents:
I. The Definition of Christendom II. The Reconciliation with Time III. The Compensations of Success IV. The War of the Frontiers V.The Imposition of Belief VI. Consummation and Schism VII. The Renewal of Contrition VIII. The Quality of Disbelief IX. The Return of the Manhood Postscript Chronological Table Index

About the Author :
Charles Williams (1886-1945) was an influential theologian, poet and author, and a member of the famous literary group 'the Inklings' alongside C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien. He also lectured on literature in Oxford, tutoring at St. Hilda's College until 1945, and was an Editor at Oxford University Press.

Review :
When I started reading Williams, I was a sectarian 'related' only to a small coterie of people who lived and thought and prayed like me. When I finished, I was part of a congregation centuries deep and continents wide. I started with a spirituality that was almost totally subjective; then I found myself in something large-creational and incarnational. I'm not sure this is what Williams intended, but it is what happened. 'Unintended consequences' are common in spirituality." Eugene H. Peterson


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  • ISBN-13: 9780227179871
  • Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: James Clarke & Co Ltd
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0227179870
  • Publisher Date: 31 Jul 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)


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