This runaway best seller shows both the basic logic of the enneagram and its harmony with the core truths of christian thought from the time of the early church forward. As many christian thinkers and authors have discovered over the last few decades, the enneagram is highly concordant with christian thinking. Being a nine myself, it hit me pretty freaking hard. All credit, respect, and my thanks goes to him and his team. In their book, richard rohr and the enneagram secret, don and joy veinot along with marcia montenegro take the reader along the path to discovering what the enneagram is, where the enneagram supposedly came from, and who actually made it up. The enneagram and richard rohr theology think tank. I came across this podcast recently of a nazarene pastor interviewing richard rohr. Mar 31, 2020 in richard rohr and the enneagram secret, we explore the spiritual infection of those who have embraced richard rohr and the enneagram he has delivered into the church through his disciples. Richard rohr and the enneagram secret reveals the shockingly heretical underpinnings of the enneagram, and how it has been deceptively marketed as an ancient christian tool. I didnt make this nor do i inherently agree with everything. Oct 24, 2019 rohr also spent some time in the beginning of his book stating the enneagram is better than other typographies because it invites us to changespecifically pointing to the presuppositions of astrology, that there is a correspondence between the courses of the stars and the patterns of human destiny, is at all tenable, however, he never. This book would be best suited to those who have already had some experience of the enneagram and have a good idea what their enneagram number or type is. Richard rohr learned about the enneagram from this group and was one of the first people to publish a book about it in english. Richard rohr is a franciscan priest of the new mexico province and founder of the center for action and contemplation cac in albuquerque, new mexico.
Jan 07, 2019 episode 1 getting real with the enneagram. Presently, he is the director of the center for action and contemplation in albuquerque, new mexico. Mar 27, 2020 i n their book, richard rohr and the enneagram secret, don and joy veinot along with marcia montenegro take the reader along the path to discovering what the enneagram is, where the enneagram supposedly came from, and who actually made it up. Richard rohr, finally getting over your self with the. This blog post provides a brief introduction to this ancient personality tool and a compilation of different resources created by father richard rohr. Sep 30, 2001 richard rohr lives in albuquerque, nm, usa, where he is cofounder of the center for contemplation and action. This book is designed to get you started on your journey of selfdiscovery with the enneagram. Now through june 7, take 25% off the downloadable mp3 format with coupon code 25engrace0614. An enneagram journey to selfdiscovery ivp 2016, the sacred. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
If you are a christian and using the enneagram makes you feel uneasy, this book will put you at ease. This is a significant revision of the original enneagram book by richard rohr, including what he learned in the intervening ten years, with special emphasis on possible early christian foundations and the enneagrams compatibility with christian faith and the discernment of spirits. Richard rohr and andrea eberts runaway bestseller shows both the basic logic of the enneagram and its harmony with the core truths of christian thought. Within the book, you will find many references to scripture and important events in christian history. A spirituality for the two halves of life, and everything belongs. See all books authored by richard rohr, including falling upward. For years i, richard rohr, had a spiritual director who was a nine. May 01, 2016 adapted from richard rohr and andreas ebert, the enneagram. Rohr has been working with the enneagram for over 30 years. We believe that were worth nothing, and that ultimately nothing is worth anything. Richard rohrs earlier work,discovering the enneagram, was my introduction years ago to the wondeful potential that the sleeping giant, the enneagram, has for personal, community and spiritual growth. Richards teaching is grounded in the franciscan alternative orthodoxypractices of contemplation and selfemptying, expressing itself in radical compassion. A christian perspective 9780824519506 by richard rohr, andreas ebert. Richard rohr had been a speaker at a 2017 young nazarene clergy conference and that led to this interview.
After all, the best source of knowledge about god comes from his selfrevelation, which is contained in his. A christian perspective written by richard rohr and andreas ebert dedicates a considerable amount of time and effort to. Rohr also spent some time in the beginning of his book stating the enneagram is better than other typographies because it invites us to changespecifically pointing to the presuppositions of astrology, that there is a correspondence between the courses of the stars and the patterns of human destiny, is at all tenable, however, he never. The sections on each number are thorough and he constantly connects it back to christianity. In the foreword, written by richard rohr, rohr writes. Richard rohr, ofm, born 1943 is an american author, spiritual writer, and franciscan friar based in albuquerque, new mexico. It divides people into nine personality types which can be described by their primary need need to be perfect, need to succeed, etc. As you dive into this book, you will begin the process of lifechange that leads to accepting ourselves, loving others, and finding the connection we crave. First introduced into the church by disciples of roman catholic priest, mystic and contemplative father richard rohr, it has come to be regarded as a spiritual toolbut is it a spiritual tool which brings about better understanding of ones self and the god of scripture. A christian perspective the crossroad publishing company.
In this book richard rohr and andreas ebert explain the enneagram, an ancient personality test used first by christian ascetics and monks and later by muslim sufis. Richard rohr, a franciscan priest, later cowrote the enneagram. Richard rohr books list of books by author richard rohr. They then examine richard rohr with regard to his beliefs about not only the enneagram but also the. Passion conference louie giglio gives thumbs up to. A christian perspective by richard rohr this is one of the major books out there on the enneagram, but its dense. Synopsis this is an introduction to the enneagram, a personality model describing 9 basic world views and human actions. A christian perspective 9780824519506 by richard rohr. Once we were told that we were destroyed by our sins. Richard rohr lives in albuquerque, nm, usa, where he is cofounder of the center for contemplation and action. Since 2016, evangelical publishers have released at least threefull length books on the enneagram.
It demonstrates how this concept was developed in egypt by the desert fathers and how it can be used today. Richard rohr and andrea eberts runaway bestseller shows both the basic logic of the enneagram and its harmony with the core truths of christian thought from the time of the early church forward. Rohr, who had much influence on rob bell and brian mclaren, continued to have an influence on the developing progressive movement in christianity. I have, for that purpose, enjoyed books by riso and hudson, who are more detailed, and, i would say, straightforward. This is a mustread for any christian interested in the enneagram. While the ancient roots of the enneagram are sketchymaybe it started with a monk, maybe with with sufism, maybe with occult practicesmost everyone agrees that the modern enneagram entered america by way of the psychiatrist claudio naranjo, a student of a chilean named oscar ichazo who rediscovered the enneagram in the early 1970s. Richard rohr and the enneagram secret midwest christian. Richard rohr and the enneagram secret by don veinot bookshop.
Along with that is a general belief that the church is spiritually safe. The enneagram is a system of personality types which dates back to ancient times. His other bestsellers include everything belongs and the enneagram the latter with sales of over 250,000 worldwide. Now through may 31, take 25% off the downloadable mp3 format with coupon code 0514endis25. You will find it interesting to learn how enneagram relates to christianity.
In this book richard rohr and andreas ebert explain the enneagram, an ancient personality test used first by christian ascetics and monks and later by muslim. Andreas ebert is a lutheran minister and hymn writer. The enneagram of personality has been embraced by of a growing number of evangelicals. Rns richard rohr believes the predominant theme in scripture and tradition is grace, which he describes as a kind of divine spackling compound that god uses to fill in the. Richard rohr and the enneagram secret i highly recommend this book. In new book, richard rohr says the universal christ. He has been called one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world.
A christian perspective paperback september 1, 2001. The sacred enneagram is a trustworthy, richly insightful guide to finding yourself in the enneagrams 9type profiles, and applying this practical wisdom for a life transformed. Apr 20, 2020 in 2017, chris heuertz wrote what became a bestselling book, the sacred enneagram published by zondervan. They then examine richard rohr with regard to his beliefs about not only the enneagram but also the bible, jesus, and other religions, as. I have been challenged in my faith to confront the enneagram in our former local church, as women in leadership roles have promoted it. He was ordained to the priesthood in the roman catholic church in 1970. Rohr goes into the history of the enneagram, which so many books dont. That work has had a profound effect on my life, work,teaching. Lies about who we think we are keep us trapped in loops of selfdefeat. Apr 24, 2016 richard rohr learned about the enneagram from this group and was one of the first people to publish a book about it in english. I found risos book patchy some types described more. It describes the enneagram in more overtly religious terms, such as identifying the temptation, root sin, and fruit of the spirit of each type.
Richard rohr s earlier work,discovering the enneagram, was my introduction years ago to the wondeful potential that the sleeping giant, the enneagram, has for personal, community and spiritual growth. Many of us attend church to learn about god, to learn about ourselves, and to connect with god and others. Richard rohrs book seems to me to be more his personal roman catholic christian interpretation and application of the enneagrams principles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Background on richard rohr and andreas ebert richard rohr is an internationally known retreat master, speaker and writer. It is the popularity of his book that got the enneagram into the evangelical church. We are destroyed by our gifts because we identify too closely with what we can do well.
This is a significant revision of the original enneagram book by richard rohr, including what he learned in the intervening ten years, with special emphasis on possible early christian foundations and the enneagram s compatibility with christian faith and the discernment of spirits. A christian perspective reprint by richard rohr, andreas ebert isbn. The discernment of spirits is a great way to get started. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Type 9 the peacemaker enneagram type description with.
Mar, 2020 richard rohr and the enneagram secret reveals the shockingly heretical underpinnings of the enneagram, and how it has been deceptively marketed as an ancient christian tool. Supposedly it is an ancient tool used by some of the early church fathers. Issues, etc the true history of the enneagram don veinot, 42420. Far more than a personality test, author chris heuertz writes, the enneagram is a sacred map to the soul. After being used for several decades in catholic retreats and seminars, the ninetype personality tool has seen an explosion of popularity in evangelical circles. Richard rohr and andrea eberts runaway bestseller shows both the b. Richard rohr is widely recognized as the man who singlehandedly brought the enneagram to the western churchfirst to the catholics and then to the protestantsand also as the singular force who helped its meteoric rise in popularity. Richard rohrs interview with nazarene pastor by marcia montenegro. The enneagram gained popularity as a tool within spiritual direction. Richard rohr and andrea eberts runaway bestseller shows both the. Adapted from richard rohr and andreas ebert, the enneagram. Top 10 best richard rohr books list of books by richard rohr. Today it is widely taught as a way of understanding personality, addiction, relationships, and vocation. Experience author richard rohrs expertise and advanced thought on the subject, easi.
Most books tell you about celebrities that have each number, but rohr focuses on saints. The enneagram of belonging is truly a pathway to radical selfcompassion. He maintained that we nines are at bottom great cynics about ourselves and about human nature. Chris heuertz, my dear friend and confidante, has gone on his own journey of transformation, i am most happy to recommend his excellent book on the enneagram to you. The enneagram audiobook by richard rohr, andreas ebert. I listened and have noted some statements from rohr with my comments below.