Imagining The Spiritual Quest

Author : Frank Brümmel,Grant White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9527131472

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Imagining the Spiritual Quest by Frank Brümmel,Grant White Pdf

As an element in human societies, religion forms part of the backdrop against which artists have worked in the past and present. Today, artists work in a world in which the place, role, and authority of religious traditions and institutions have changed, a process that began with the dawn of the modern era. Although the authority and influence of organized religion has declined in Western Europe and North America, interest in spirituality (itself a broad category of practices and beliefs) continues to be on the increase. At the same time, some artists today engage the phenomenon of spirituality in their own work, and scholars continue to explore the relationships between art, religion, and spirituality. This collection of essays by scholars and artists explores the intersections of art, religion, and spirituality in Finland and abroad, both in the past and today.

Author : David Stephen Calonne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781108416450

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The Spiritual Imagination of the Beats by David Stephen Calonne Pdf

The first comprehensive study to explore the role of esoteric, occult, alchemical, shamanistic, mystical and magical traditions in the work of major Beat authors.

Author : Robbie McLaughlan
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780748672318

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Re-imagining the 'Dark Continent' in fin de siecle Literature by Robbie McLaughlan Pdf

Maps the fin de siecle mission to open up the 'Dark Continent'

Author : Joshua Mitchell
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781641772839

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American Awakening by Joshua Mitchell Pdf

America has always been committed to the idea that citizens can work together to build a common world. Today, three afflictions keep us from pursuing that noble ideal. The first and most obvious affliction is identity politics, which seeks to transform America by turning politics into a religious venue of sacrificial offering. For now, the sacrificial scapegoat is the white, heterosexual, man. After he is humiliated and purged, who will be the object of cathartic rage? White women? Black men? Identity politics is the anti-egalitarian spiritual eugenics of our age. It demands that pure and innocent groups ascend, and the stained transgressor groups be purged. The second affliction is that citizens oscillate back and forth, in bipolar fashion, at one moment feeling invincible on their social media platforms and, the next, feeling impotent to face the everyday problems of life without the guidance of experts and global managers. Third, Americans are afflicted by a disease that cannot quite be named, characterized by an addictive hope that they can find cheap shortcuts that bypass the difficult labors of everyday life. Instead of real friendship, we seek social media “friends.” Instead of meals at home, we order “fast food.” Instead of real shopping, we “shop” online. Instead of counting on our families and neighbors to address our problems, we look to the state to take care of us. In its many forms, this disease promises release from our labors, yet impoverishes us all. American Awakening chronicles all of these problems, yet gives us hope for the future.

Author : Mina Blair
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798727761212

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Not for the Last Time by Mina Blair Pdf

What happens after the worst happens? When her young daughter dies, Mina is left emotionally bereft. In search of meaning, she embarks on a quest to heal her broken heart that takes her all over the world. What she discovers surprises herself and those around her. Not for the last time is the moving and uplifting true story of a spiritual journey that begins with the loss of a child and ends with a profound realisation. What seems an insurmountable challenge ultimately leads to self-empowerment and joy. Find out more at minablair.com

Author : Sharon Garlough Brown
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780830843183

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Two Steps Forward by Sharon Garlough Brown Pdf

The spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes. Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward.

Author : W. Mark Richardson
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415257670

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Science and the Spiritual Quest by W. Mark Richardson Pdf

Addressing fundamental questions about life, this unique volume examines the way in which distinguished scientists of different faiths explore the connections between science, ethics, spirituality and the divine.

Author : Michael Krasny
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781608680696

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Spiritual Envy by Michael Krasny Pdf

Provides direction for believers and non-believers on understanding their own questions about faith, religion, God, and human responsibility.

Author : Simon Marsden
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781441153500

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Emily Bronte and the Religious Imagination by Simon Marsden Pdf

Readers of Emily Brontë's poetry and of Wuthering Heights have seen in their author, variously, a devout if somewhat unorthodox Christian, a heretic, or a visionary "mystic of the moors". Rather than seeking to resolve this matter, Emily Brontë and the Religious Imagination suggests that such conflicting readings are the product of tensions, conflicts and ambiguities within the texts themselves. Rejecting the idea that a single, coherent set of religious doctrines are to be found in Brontë's work, this book argues that Wuthering Heights and the poems dramatise individual experiences of faith in the context of a world in which such faith is always conflicted, always threatened. Brontë's work dramatises the experience of imaginative faith that is always contested by the presence of other voices, other worldviews. Her characters cling to visionary faith in the face of death and mortality, awaiting and anticipating a final vindication, an eschatological fulfilment that always lies in a future beyond the scope of the text.

Author : Dani‰l J. Louw
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781920689124

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Icons - Imaging the Unseen by Dani‰l J. Louw Pdf

ÿ The experience of the divine has been referred to by many artists over the centuries, whether their subject was the human figure, landscape, still life or indeed religious or biblical themes. Art therefore requires a kind of openness; a willingness to mediate rather than to control. This sensitivity can best be described as humility, an obeisance to something we are part of. Therefore, to 'see' the 'unseen' in visual arts brings about awe and requires 'iconic viewing'. The spiritual realm, as portrayed by icons, has a healing quality in a world where the news and the arts are so full of tragedy and where the church's message so often sounds escapist or na‹ve.

Author : Swami Adiswarananda
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594735516

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The Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga by Swami Adiswarananda Pdf

Guidance for Your Spiritual Journey—from the Wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta “The ultimate goal of life is to discover the divinity within ourselves and in all beings and things. This will lead us to adore our true Self, adore our fellow beings, and adore the world that is but a reflection of Reality. This reunion with the Absolute—the core of our individual being as well as of the universe—is the true meaning of yoga.” —from chapter 13 The yoga way maintains that spiritual quest is not a matter of choice but a vital necessity for total well-being. This comprehensive guide for spiritual seekers of all faiths and backgrounds presents a roadmap to Self-knowledge, the goal of spiritual quest, and shows that reconnecting with the center of your being, your true Self, is real, tangible and attainable. Exploring the route to spiritual fulfillment through the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta, Swami Adiswarananda outlines the meaning of spiritual quest, the nature of and the preparations necessary for the journey and the milestones you will use to chart your progress. He also draws from the sacred texts of these time-tested traditions to address the vital questions that often trouble spiritual seekers, such as: Which spiritual path should I follow? How can I attain liberation? What are the dangers and obstacles on the spiritual path? How do I control the restless mind? Why are there many religions and what is the way to interfaith unity?

Author : Catherine Stonehouse
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585583119

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Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey by Catherine Stonehouse Pdf

Understanding how a child's faith forms is crucial to knowing how adults can most significantly enhance the child's spiritual development. This book provides parents, teachers, and Christian education leaders with valuable insights into spiritual formation during childhood. With a biblical perspective as a starting point and a recognition of the crucial role of both the family and the faith community, Stonehouse reviews important contributions from noted child development experts Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and James Fowler. This overview gives insight into the processes of psychosocial, cognitive, and moral development in children and adolescents. Stonehouse concludes with solid guidelines for designing children's ministries. By carefully "setting the stage" through liturgy, sacred stories, and parables, Christian educators can help children meet with God. Quiet times of "godly play," carefully adapted to the age level of the child, enable adults to join with children on the journey toward deeper intimacy with God.

Author : Marlene Halpin
Publisher : William C Brown Pub
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0697018121

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Imagine That! by Marlene Halpin Pdf

Author : Joseph A. Conforti
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0807849375

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Imagining New England by Joseph A. Conforti Pdf

Say "New England" and you likely conjure up an image in the mind of your listener: the snowy woods or stone wall of a Robert Frost poem, perhaps, or that quintessential icon of the region--the idyllic white village. Such images remind us that, as Joseph C

Author : David Carr,John Haldane
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134434602

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Spirituality, Philosophy and Education by David Carr,John Haldane Pdf

The possibilities and importance of a spiritual dimension to education are subjects receiving increased consideration from educational practitioners, policymakers and philosophers. Spirituality, Philosophy and Education brings together contributions to the debate by a team of renowned philosophers of education. They bring to this subject a depth of scholarly and philosophical sophistication that was previously missing, and between them offer a wide-ranging exploration and analysis of what spiritual values have to offer contemporary education. The contributors address such subjects as what we mean by 'spiritual values'; scholarship and spirituality; spirituality and virtue; spirituality, science and morality; the shaping of character; the value of spiritual learning; spiritual development and the curriculum and many others. All students of the philosophy of education and anyone interested in how spiritual values might play a part in informing education policy and practice will find this stimulating collection a rich source of ideas and a major addition to the thinking on the meaning, role and possibilities of spirituality in education.