Profiles Discipleship: Stories of Faith and Courage

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 GreatSeekers: Teresa of Avila and John of the CrossSons and Daughters of God: Athanasius and Gregory Palamas Strangers: Desert Fathers and Mothers and Thomas MertonSoldiers: Martin Luther and Ignatius of LoyolaPeacemakers: Leo Tolstoy and Dorothy Day Liberators: Desmond Tutu and Elizabeth Cady StantonServants: Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa Artists: Hildegard of Bingen and Albrecht DurerProtest Poets: John Greenleaf Whittier and Daniel Berrigan Builders: Walter Rauschenbusch and Teilhard de ChardinFellow Travelers: Jacques Dupuis and Br. Roger of Taize †