Holiness [Paperback]

The goal of the Christian life is to become a people among whom the Holy One dwells. For Christians, holiness can only be achieved through a relationship with Jesus. Donna Orsuto begins by examining the Hebrew Scriptures and showing how the concept of holiness is intimately intertwined with the idea of God. Orsuto offers a contemporary Christian understanding of holiness and considers topics such as the uniqueness of Christian holiness in a multi-faith society, the use and abuse of psychology in the quest for Christian holiness, and the dilemma of how the 'one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church' can also be in need of reform.

Laying the foundation: insights from the Bible Many mansions: exploring holiness through the centuries Ordinary maintenance for an extraordinary dwelling: sacraments, sacramentals and other means of growth in holiness Looking at the floor plans: towards a contemporary Christian understanding of holiness The Expansion project: holiness in the twenty-first century