He had written over 40 books, some of which were published posthumously. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Aug 11, 2003 in his book in the name of jesus, nouwen said that christians must move from the moral to the mystical. Henri nouwen project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. This video is an executive summary of nouwens book on leadership and reflections on the temptation story of jesus in. Henri nouwen 19321996, one of the most important spiritual writers of the last part of the twentieth century. Henri nouwen learned much from members of larche, a community of severely disabled people in canada. Henri nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of jesus and the love of god in wa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nouwen shares his insights from his life with people with a mental handicap, in hope that they will give you some kind of inkling of the direction to take when wondering about christian leadership in the future. Using images drawn from his experience with the handicapped and disabled people at larche as a backdrop, henri nouwen weaves his entire material as a. Nouwen sees leadership principles in jesus three temptations.
Most widely read among the over 40 books father nouwen wrote is in the name of jesus, for a society that measures successful leadership in terms of the effectiveness of the individual, father nouwen offers a counter definition that is witnessed by a communal and mutual experience. Unlike other christian authors, henri nouwen has a personal yet accessible and universal writing style. I do not believe anyone can ever become a deep person without stillness and silence quoted by chuck swindoll, so you want to be like christ, p. In the name of jesus is intended primarily as a book on christian leadership but its broad principles and insights apply to ministry in general.
His gleanings in this book are taken primarily from his experience living in a house for the mentally handicapped, and the things that he learned about leadership and. For a society that measures successful leadership in terms of the effectiveness of the individual, father nouwen offers a. Lee in the name of jesus reflections on christian leadership por henri j. Review of henri nouwens in the name of jesus by stephen w. Oct 03, 2017 nouwen sees theological reflection as the primary antidote to the temptation to be powerful 88. In this book he suggests, out of his own experience of life at larche, a radically countercultural tactic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In sharing his reflections with you, he uses as his guide two stories from the gospels.
In the name of jesus henri nouwen i n the name of jesus is renowned author henri nouwen s call toward a deeper and more truly christian idea of leadership. He passed away in september 1996 from a heart attack. His own journey through those turbulent times provides insights into many important dimensions of our spiritual lives. Henri jozef machiel nouwen january 24, 1932 september 21, 1996 was a dutch catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. Nouwen sees theological reflection as the primary antidote to the temptation to be powerful 88. Nouwen, 9780232518290, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. In the name of jesus the crossroad publishing bookstore. In his book in the name of jesus, nouwen said that christians must move from the moral to the mystical. Henri jozef machiel nouwen, nijkerk, january 24, 1932 hilversum, september 21, 1996 was a dutch catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. Dont have to change myself in order to be relevant. For a society that measures successful leadership in terms of the. Why is the desire for relevance a temptation for a leader.
For a society that measures successful leadership in terms. Reflections on christian leadership paperback october 1, 1992. Most widely read among the over 40 books father nouwen wrote is in the name of jesus. Aug 12, 2009 henri nouwens book in the name of jesus. His message lovingly conveys how his relationships with these broken people have so deeply touched him. Henri nouwen was a catholic priest who was born in holland. His gleanings in this book are taken primarily from his experience living in a house for the mentally handicapped, and the things that he learned about leadership and ministry in the process. Henri nouwen was born in nijkerk, the netherlands on january 24, 1932. Nouwens in the name of jesus consisted of a few talks he gave to a group of christian leaders and offers some profound thoughts on the nature of christian leadership. Henri nouwen offered some thoughts on that question in a little book he had published back in 1989 in the name of jesus.
Nouwen ebook read online runners on running from human kinetics ebook the womens health big book of yoga. Henri nouwens book, in the name of jesus, is a short reflection on the nature of christian leadership. Nouwen claimed that contemplative meditation is necessary for an intimacy with god. He was the oldest of four children born to laurent j. In a straightforward approach with deep humility of heart, this book captures the journey of a humble servant of jesus who truly desired to serve him in the great and small tasks offered him. Reflections on christian leadership 2nd edition by nouwen at over 30 bookstores. This video is an executive summary of nouwens book on leadership and reflections on the temptation story of jesus in the gospels.
Mar 19, 2016 in the name of jesus is renowned author henri nouwen s call toward a deeper and more truly christian idea of leadership. Books by henri nouwen the canon chronological this is the chronological listing of henri nouwens work his canon. Over the course of his life, nouwen was heavily influenced by the work of anton boisen, thomas merton, rembrandt, vincent van gogh, and jean vanier. Drawn into the mystery of jesus through the gospel of john. Henri j m nouwen henri nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of jesus and the love of god in ways that have inspired countless people to trust life more fully. Henri nouwen society resources henri nouwen society. Read online runners on running from human kinetics ebook. For nouwen, leadership cannot function apart from the community. Help bookmark tell a friend out of print wish list home. For prayer selections for your group you might wish to have a look at the only necessary thing.
Reflections on christian leadership ebook 9780824520922 by henri j. Nouwen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. I have used this book as a discipling tool for many years now. Living a prayerful life, by henri nouwen, compiled and edited by wendy wilson greer. Henri often led taize songs during the mass and other gatherings such as his classes at yale and harvard.