Leisure and spirituality : biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives - Heintzman, Paul (Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, 2015)
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Leisure -- Religious aspects -- Christianity