49 pages 1 hour read

SJ James Martin

The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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James Martin's The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything offers readers accessible insights into Jesuit spirituality, blending humor and wisdom. Its practical advice and relatable anecdotes receive praise, though some find it lacking in theological depth. The guide appeals broadly, making complex concepts approachable but may disappoint those seeking rigorous theological analysis.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything?

A reader who would enjoy The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything by SJ James Martin is likely interested in exploring spirituality in a contemporary context, seeking practical life advice through the lens of Ignatian wisdom. Comparable to Thomas Merton's The Seven Storey Mountain and Richard Rohr's The Universal Christ, this book appeals to those on a journey of personal and spiritual growth.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Religion / Spirituality
Themes
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Genre
Self Help