Profiles in Discipleship

Profiles in Discipleship explores twelve images of Christian discipleship that have guided the thought and action of two dozen influential figures in the Christian tradition. Combining history, theology, and spirituality, Profiles in Discipleship draws upon the richness of the Christian tradition to shed light on the crucial question of how to live a life of faithful Christian discipleship in today’s world. Children of Light: Augustine and Gregory the Great Seekers: Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross Sons and Daughters of God: Athanasius and Gregory Palamas Strangers: Desert Fathers and Mothers and Thomas Merton Soldiers: Martin Luther and Ignatius of Loyola Peacemakers: Leo Tolstoy and Dorothy Day Liberators: Desmond Tutu and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Servants: Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa Artists: Hildegard of Bingen and Albrecht Durer Protest Poets: John Greenleaf Whittier and Daniel Berrigan Builders: Walter Rauschenbusch and Teilhard de Chardin Fellow Travelers: Jacques Dupuis and Br. Roger of Taize †