20 Questions
What is one point of agreement regarding the nature of spirituality as proposed by Fisher (2011)?
It is innate
How did Newberg & Newberg (2008) define spirituality compared to religiosity?
Spirituality focuses on seeking the sacred without institutional boundaries
According to Oman (2013), why is it important to clarify the meanings of religion and spirituality?
Because their meanings have been shifting and sometimes opposed
What was von Balthasar's (1965) definition of spirituality mainly focused on?
The basic practical or existential attitude of man
How did Wuthnow (1998) define spirituality?
All the beliefs and activities by which individuals attempt to relate their lives to God or a divine being
What does the word 'spirituality' trace its origin from, according to the text?
The Letters of St. Paul in the Bible
In Hebrew, what does the concept of 'ruach' signify?
Breath, spirit or wind
How is spirituality defined by Woods (1989)?
Primarily concrete and real, encompassing all beliefs and attitudes regarding the development of the human spirit
According to Astin et al. (2011), how is spirituality viewed primarily?
As a subjective, 'inner' pursuit involving an existential search for meaning and transcendence
According to Fuller & Parsons (2018), what was signified by the words spiritus and spiritualis by the 5th century?
Individuals whose mind, will and heart were ordered and led by the spirit over against those egoistically attached to things of the world
What did Fisher (2011) propose as a point of agreement regarding the nature of spirituality?
It is subjective and dynamic.
How did Newberg & Newberg (2008) define spirituality compared to religiosity?
Spirituality seeks the sacred without institutional boundaries, while religiosity is connected with organized religion.
According to Oman (2013), why is there a need to clarify the meanings of religion and spirituality?
To highlight their shifting and opposed connotations.
What was von Balthasar's (1965) definition of spirituality mainly focused on?
The existential attitude related to religious or ethical existence.
How did Vaughan (1991) define spirituality?
As a subjective experience of the sacred.
What is the primary meaning of the Hebrew concept 'ruach'?
Breath, spirit, or wind which animates
How did Woods (1989) define spirituality?
As primarily concrete and real, encompassing all ways, beliefs, and attitudes regarding the development of human spirit
What was signified by the words 'spiritus' and 'spiritualis' by the 5th century?
Individuals whose mind, will, and heart were ordered and led by the spirit
How is spirituality viewed primarily according to Astin et al. (2011)?
As a subjective, inner pursuit that includes the perception of self and others as spiritual
How is spirituality defined by Fuller & Parsons (2018)?
Individuals whose mind, will, and heart were ordered and led by the spirit
Explore the origins and definitions of spirituality from its roots in the Letters of St. Paul to its evolution in the 5th century, as well as its significance in Hebrew context. This quiz delves into the historical and linguistic aspects of spirituality.
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