PATHWAY TO THE SACRED

Foreword by Prof. J.C. Thomas At the present time it is of vital importance to emphasize and reemphasize the value of spiritual development in the growth of a Christian life. This useful guide, directed to Methodist spirituality, but helpful to Christians of all persuasions, clearly extrapolates the point that without a sound theoretical theological base in an understanding of the activities of the Holy Spirit, so called practical Christianity becomes nothing but a sham. This thoroughly researched work describes how retreats and pilgrimages have their origins in the scriptures and the Early Church, and have permeated Christian Holiness, in every Christian denomination, throughout the course of the 2000+ years of the history of Christianity. The study is given a solid empirical grounding with a fascinating study of three Methodist Holy Sites which are situated at Obuasi and Dixcove and also at the popular Atwea Mountains in Ghana. The Bibliography provides wisely chosen recommendations for further study. I wholeheartedly recommend this book as a must read for all Christians involved at whatever level with the task of spiritual formation.