In this landmark work, Richard Foster examines the ‘streams of living water’ – the six dimensions of faith and practice – that have defined Christian tradition around the world and down the centuries. In this inspiring book he looks at:- the Contemplative tradition – or the prayer-filled lifen- the Holiness tradition – or the virtuous lifen- the Charismatic tradition – or the Spirit-empowered lifen- the Social Justice tradition – or the compassionate lifen- the Evangelical tradition – or the word-centred lifen- the Incarnational tradition – or the sacramental lifeFoster’s celebration of the spiritual life incorporates history’s most significant Christian figures and movements and argues for a rich, well-rounded faith, free of constricting labels