According to Armstrong, the medieval pursuit of virtue and balance includes a number of principles that Christians should live by and put into practice on a daily basis (Deck 695). He illustrates certain takeaways from Lewis's conceptions of medieval religion that are manifest in contemporary human behavior. These themes include the medieval tradition, which is the foundation of truth, and where Christians should recover their medieval reliance on the customs of a Christ follower in order to internalize the commandments of scripture and manifest them in their habits and affections (Norman 471). Further, he asserts that it is orderly to appreciate reason as the most significant gift from God for humanity and embrace it as the light that brightens our walks with God and thus applies it in affectionate search for deep theological understanding.
Importance of Moral Lives and Medieval Traditions
Besides, he suggests that we have to check our moral lives accordingly through the help from medieval traditions such as vices and virtues. We should as well probate our morality through sharing tales and passing the messages of positivity and grace (Norman 472). Again, He holds that God desires good bodily health and that; mercy is the most fundamental of all human virtues, thus the medieval rise and growth of hospitals. In fact, he proceeds to argue that we ought to embrace the material world and ponder upon the natural world as a place full of God's presence and glory to enlighten our interactions with the scientific aspects, cultural practices, and arts (Deck 696). Additionally, we need to reexamine the value our spirituality and cultivate the virtue of compassion for our fellows and attendance to Mary in the incarnation.Works Cited
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Norman, Edward. “Book Review: What Is The New Age Saying To The Church? John Drane (Marshall Pickering 1991), 252 Pp, £3.99 Pbk; Manifold Wisdom: Christians In The New Age, Wesley Carr (SPCK 1991), 144 Pp, £9.99 Pbkwhat Is The New Age Saying To The Church?Dranejohn (Marshall Pickering1991), 252 Pp, £3.99 Pbk; Manifold Wisdom: Christians In The New Age, Carrwesley (SPCK1991), 144 Pp, £9.99 Pbk.” Theology 95.768 (1992): 470-472. Web.
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