Water from a Deep Well
Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries

I had the great privilege of taking several classes from Jerry in college, including a month-long Christian spirituality retreat in the Cascade mountains where we learned about the history covered in this book. Jerry is one of the best storytellers I've ever met and a good, wise, and humble man. Hig......more

Sittser’s best idea, and the premise of the entire book, is that our faith would be enriched if we understood the long history of the spiritual practice of our faith ancestors. “When I take my place in a few each Sunday morning with my local congregation, the people I don’t see far outnumber of the......more

This book ended up being exactly what I hoped it would be. Sittser discusses many of the movements or organizations throughout church history and addresses the question, "how did they connect with God?" As someone who weaseled their way out of the church history class at Harding, I learned a ton and......more

So good. A beautiful quick overview of church history in different periods. Felt like a tiny step into a huge ocean of spirituality that I haven’t spent time in. I can’t wait to dive into some of the recommended readings he offers......more

This was a wonderful book that I read for spiritual formation. It’s a great read for anyone interested in the spiritual disciplines or just Christian history. Sittser writes a very accessible survey of the different “movements” of Christian spirituality throughout history. He tries and succeeds in s......more