Heintzman, Paul,

Leisure and spirituality : biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives / Paul Heintzman. - xxviii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Engaging culture . - Engaging culture. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Leisure in contemporary society. Concepts of leisure ; Contemporary leisure trends and issues -- The history of the leisure concept. The history of classical leisure ; The history of leisure as activity -- The biblical background to leisure. The Sabbath ; The biblical concept of rest ; Other biblical words and themes related to leisure -- Leisure and work. Work today and in the past ; The biblical view of work -- Christian perspectives on leisure. A critique of the concepts of leisure ; Leisure, work, and ethics -- A leisurely spirituality. leisure and spiritual well-being ; Leisure-spiritual coping.

9780801048722 0801048729

2014034558


Leisure--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BV 4597.55 .H45 2015