Author: Evelyn E. & James D. Whitehead Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1491744146 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
Sexuality and justice often seem odd bedfellows. Sexual embraces of intimacy and passion thrive in our private lives, while justice safeguards the laws and duties that govern the public realm. Yet intuitively, we sense there are deeper connections. Both sexuality and justice support the holistic ideal proclaimed by the early Christian writer Ireneaus: the glory of God is the human person fully alive. Evelyn and James Whitehead combine professional expertise as a psychologist and historian of religion as well as personal experiences and extensive research to explore the interplay of sexuality, love, and justice on the spiritual journey today. While drawing on biblical themes and contemporary psychological insight, the Whiteheads examine modern experiences of attachment and vulnerability, marriage and friendship, compassion and sexual diversity, and the psychological and spiritual experiences of transgender persons-a new and often bewildering consideration for many Christians. Included is a reflection on a prophetic Christian ministry in support of sexuality and justice that illustrates the importance of moral awareness and sensual attunement to the world. Fruitful Embraces utilizes Christian theology and effective pastoral ministry to explore the vital connections between sexuality and Christian spirituality and links between compassion and justice that will encourage anyone on a spiritual journey to open their hearts and minds to the extravagant diversity of creation.
Author: Evelyn E. Whitehead Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1491744138 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
Sexuality and justice often seem odd bedfellows. Sexual embraces of intimacy and passion thrive in our private lives, while justice safeguards the laws and duties that govern the public realm. Yet intuitively, we sense there are deeper connections. Both sexuality and justice support the holistic ideal proclaimed by the early Christian writer Ireneaus: the glory of God is the human person fully alive. Evelyn and James Whitehead combine professional expertise as a psychologist and historian of religion as well as personal experiences and extensive research to explore the interplay of sexuality, love, and justice on the spiritual journey today. While drawing on biblical themes and contemporary psychological insight, the Whiteheads examine modern experiences of attachment and vulnerability, marriage and friendship, compassion and sexual diversity, and the psychological and spiritual experiences of transgender personsa new and often bewildering consideration for many Christians. Included is a reflection on a prophetic Christian ministry in support of sexuality and justice that illustrates the importance of moral awareness and sensual attunement to the world. Fruitful Embraces utilizes Christian theology and effective pastoral ministry to explore the vital connections between sexuality and Christian spirituality and links between compassion and justice that will encourage anyone on a spiritual journey to open their hearts and minds to the extravagant diversity of creation.
Author: Bruce Bruinsma Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
The role of the Holy Spirit is fundamental in our spiritual growth and the development of the fruit of the spirit within us. Through the gifts of the spirit we can learn to love more deeply, find joy amidst sorrow, experience peace in the midst of chaos, and practice patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live out these virtues, even when it is difficult or counter cultural.
Author: M. B. Pranger Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9789004100558 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 406
Book Description
This book examines the way Bernard of Clairvaux, in his writings, shapes the monastic existence as a subtle blend of biblical and liturgical texts and scenes on the one hand and uncontrollable events and emotions on the other.
Author: Evelyn E. & James D. Whitehead
Author: Evelyn E. Whitehead
Author: John Milton![A Review of the text of Milton's Paradise Lost: in which the chief of Dr. Bentley's emendations are consider'd; and several other emendations and observations are offer'd to the public. Part I. Containing remarks upon the first four books. (Part II. containing remarks on the V-VIIth books.) [By Z. Pearce, Bishop of Rochester.] PDF](https://books.google.com/books/content/images/frontcover/ovteAAAAcAAJ?fife=w80-h100)
Author: John Milton
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Author: Bruce Bruinsma
Author: John Milton
Author: John Milton
Author: John Milton
Author: M. B. Pranger