{"product_id":"the-making-of-modern-spiritual-direction-a-20th-century-history-paperback","title":"The Making of Modern Spiritual Direction: A 20th Century History - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Burgmayer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe untold story behind modern spiritual direction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Making of Modern Spiritual Direction\u003c\/em\u003e, Paul Burgmayer pulls back the curtain on a quiet revolution that reshaped one of the most intimate practices of the spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat emerges is a story few have told: spiritual direction as we know it is largely a 20th-century creation-forged in the tension between tradition and innovation, theology and psychology, authority and personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a decade of research, rare archival discoveries, and interviews with key voices, Burgmayer introduces the pioneers who reimagined spiritual direction-and asks what their legacy means for us now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surprising origins of modern spiritual direction training programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"hidden heroes\" who shaped today's practices-and why they matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow psychology transformed (and sometimes challenged) spiritual guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy spiritual direction looks so different across traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ongoing tension between guidance, companionship, and authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the future of spiritual direction may demand from today's practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are a spiritual director, clergy member, seminarian, or serious seeker, this book will challenge your assumptions, deepen your practice, and expand your understanding of what spiritual direction can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48538306969849,"sku":"9781965646854","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/o-EH_99jYI9781965646854.webp?v=1781649003","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-making-of-modern-spiritual-direction-a-20th-century-history-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}