Richard J. Foster (1) (1942–)
Author of Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
For other authors named Richard J. Foster, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Richard J. Foster is the author of several bestselling books, including Celebration of Discipline, Streams of Living Water, and Prayer, which in 1993 was Christianity Today's book of the year and the winner of the Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He is the show more founder of Renovar, an intrachurch movement committed to the renewal of the Church in all her multifaceted expressions, and the editor of The Life with God Bible. show less
Series
Works by Richard J. Foster
Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith (1998) 1,351 copies, 8 reviews
The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex, and Power (1985) 992 copies, 6 reviews
Spiritual Classics: Selected Readings on the Twelve Spiritual Disciplines (2000) — Editor — 828 copies
A spiritual formation workbook : small group resources for nurturing Christian growth (1993) 694 copies, 1 review
Celebrating the Disciplines: A Journal Workbook to Accompany ``Celebration of Discipline'' (1992) 377 copies
Richard Foster Omnibus: " Celebration of Discipline " , " Money, Sex and Power " , " Prayers from the Heart " (1996) 33 copies, 1 review
Psalms and Canticles of the Breviary 7 copies
The Discipline of Solitude 4 copies
基督徒看錢 = Money 2 copies
The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines 2 copies
(Chinese) Spiritual Formation 2 copies
基督徒看性 = Sex 2 copies
Disciplinele Spirituale 2 copies
基督徒看權勢 = Power 2 copies
Gebed 1 copy
Celebração da simplicidade 1 copy
Eloge de la discipline 1 copy
Sermon on the Mount 1 copy
靈命更新導引 1 copy
Associated Works
Embracing the Love of God: The Path and Promise of Christian Life (1995) — Foreword, some editions — 201 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Foster, Richard J.
- Legal name
- Foster, Richard James
- Other names
- 傅士德
- Birthdate
- 1942-05-03
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Places of residence
- Denver, Colorado, USA
- Education
- George Fox College (BA∙1964)
Fuller Theological Seminary (DThP|1970) - Occupations
- writer
pastor
professor - Relationships
- Kerr, Alice Carolynn (spouse|1967)
- Organizations
- Renovare
- Awards and honors
- Writer of the Year, Warner Pacific College (1978)
Christy Award (1982)
Gold Medallion Award (1982)
Logos Bookstores Religious Book Award for Inspirational Book (1982)
Most Significant Author of the Year (Logos Bookstores, 1982);
Members
Reviews
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual… by Ricarh Foster
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6507230848
An exploration of the Disciplines of the Christian life. Very good.
A Christian classic on spiritual growth with something for people of any faith or no faith at all if only to read the chapters on simplicity, solitude, and fasting. Great for 3-4 months of small group study or a daily read in the quiet of the morning. A highly significant reference book for me for years to come.
To make it easier, I would just read Laura's review for this book. It nailed the essentials of the book better than I could ever write.
For my personal response I would say that the chapters on fasting, study, submission, service confession, and guidance were of the greatest interest to me. Both study and guidance were not what I thought they would be. I also enjoy how Foster balanced biblical teaching with practical advice grounded in historical works across the ages of Christianity. This is truly an ecumenical work. It also expanded my to read list. :-)
This is clearly a book that I will return to, and definitely a favorite.… (more)
For my personal response I would say that the chapters on fasting, study, submission, service confession, and guidance were of the greatest interest to me. Both study and guidance were not what I thought they would be. I also enjoy how Foster balanced biblical teaching with practical advice grounded in historical works across the ages of Christianity. This is truly an ecumenical work. It also expanded my to read list. :-)
This is clearly a book that I will return to, and definitely a favorite.… (more)
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Statistics
- Works
- 64
- Also by
- 5
- Members
- 19,821
- Popularity
- #1,095
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 114
- ISBNs
- 239
- Languages
- 15
- Favorited
- 27