| Leisure and Spirituality: Biblical, Historical, and Contemporary Perspectives Contributor(s): Heintzman, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801048729 ISBN-13: 9780801048722 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $33.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth |
| Dewey: 248 |
| LCCN: 2014034558 |
| Series: Engaging Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.46" W x 8.8" (1.06 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This addition to the award-winning Engaging Culture series explores the link between leisure and spirituality, offering a Christian perspective on leisure concepts and issues in contemporary society. Paul Heintzman, a respected scholar and experienced recreation practitioner, interacts with biblical, historical, and contemporary leisure studies sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of leisure. He also explains the importance of leisure for spiritual growth and development. This work will appeal to professors and students as well as practitioners in the recreation and leisure services field, youth and college pastors, and camp ministries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heintzman, Paul: - Paul Heintzman (PhD, University of Waterloo) is associate professor of leisure studies at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario, and has extensive experience as a recreation practitioner throughout Canada. He previously taught at Brock University and at Acadia University. Heintzman is coeditor of Christianity and Leisure: Issues in a Pluralistic Society and is the author of numerous journal papers and book chapters on the topics of leisure and spirituality, recreation and the environment, and the philosophy and ethics of leisure. |
