The Way of Spiritual Childhood
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The Way of Spiritual Childhood is a spiritual work by Jean-Marie Perrin that explores the “little way” of humble trust and childlike dependence on God in the Christian life.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Way of Spiritual Childhood canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Way of Spiritual Childhood Context triple: [Jean-Marie Perrin, notableWork, The Way of Spiritual Childhood]
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A.
Meditations of the Heart
Meditations of the Heart is a classic collection of spiritual reflections and meditations by theologian and mystic Howard Thurman that explores inner life, social justice, and the quest for spiritual depth.
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B.
The Way of Holiness
The Way of Holiness is a 19th-century Christian devotional work by Phoebe Palmer that helped popularize the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification within the Holiness movement.
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C.
Ways of the Spirit
Ways of the Spirit is a philosophical and religious work by American transcendentalist Henry Hedge that explores the nature of spirituality and moral thought.
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D.
A Way of Being
A Way of Being is a reflective book by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers that explores his person-centered approach to therapy, relationships, and personal growth.
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E.
Stillness of Heart
"Stillness of Heart" is a song by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, known for its soulful, introspective tone and melodic rock style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Way of Spiritual Childhood Target entity description: The Way of Spiritual Childhood is a spiritual work by Jean-Marie Perrin that explores the “little way” of humble trust and childlike dependence on God in the Christian life.
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A.
Meditations of the Heart
Meditations of the Heart is a classic collection of spiritual reflections and meditations by theologian and mystic Howard Thurman that explores inner life, social justice, and the quest for spiritual depth.
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B.
The Way of Holiness
The Way of Holiness is a 19th-century Christian devotional work by Phoebe Palmer that helped popularize the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification within the Holiness movement.
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C.
Ways of the Spirit
Ways of the Spirit is a philosophical and religious work by American transcendentalist Henry Hedge that explores the nature of spirituality and moral thought.
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D.
A Way of Being
A Way of Being is a reflective book by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers that explores his person-centered approach to therapy, relationships, and personal growth.
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E.
Stillness of Heart
"Stillness of Heart" is a song by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, known for its soulful, introspective tone and melodic rock style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian spiritual work
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book ⓘ |
| author | Jean-Marie Perrin ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
confidence in God’s mercy
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love of God in ordinary life ⓘ spiritual simplicity ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
humble abandonment to God’s will
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living the Gospel with childlike simplicity ⓘ trustful surrender to divine providence ⓘ |
| form | prose ⓘ |
| genre |
devotional literature
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theological spirituality ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
becoming like little children before God
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interior life of prayer ⓘ sanctity in everyday life ⓘ union with God through trust and love ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
Thérèse of Lisieux
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the “little way” of Thérèse of Lisieux ⓘ
linked to:
the Little Way
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| intendedAudience | Christians seeking spiritual growth ⓘ |
| language | French ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian spirituality
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childlike dependence on God ⓘ humility ⓘ spiritual childhood ⓘ the “little way” ⓘ
linked to:
the Little Way
trust in God ⓘ |
| originalTitleLanguage | French ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Catholicism
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | Catholic spiritual theology ⓘ |
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