Download or read book A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes written by Mark Clavier and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mark Clavier examines a series of paradoxes that lie at the heart of Christian faith: eternity and time, silence and words, and wonder and the commonplace. In an intellectual reflection on that overnight trek and other wilderness walks, he explores the oft-hidden connections between faith, society, and nature. Each reflection ranges widely through history, folklore, poetry, philosophy, and theology to consider what these paradoxes can teach us about God, ourselves, and our world. Drawing on the recent upsurge in interest in the personal experience of landscapes and memory, this book invites readers to walk with Clavier in the Appalachians, Norway, Iceland, the Alps, and around Britain as he discovers the ways in which Christianity is profoundly earthed. The Genesis command, What God has joined together, let no one separate, serves as a guide towards an ecological understanding of the Christian faith that joins heaven and earth in nuptial union. By weaving together nature-writing, memoir, social commentary, and theological reflection A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes uses a memorable mountain journey in the ancient landscape of Wales to draw readers into reflecting about what it means to belong"--

Download or read book A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes written by Mark Clavier and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2022 Nautilus Book Award in Religion / Spirituality of Western Thought (#24B) Mark Clavier examines a series of paradoxes that lie at the heart of Christian faith: eternity and time, silence and words, and wonder and the commonplace. In an intellectual reflection on an overnight trek on Cadair Idris in Wales and other wilderness walks, he explores the oft-hidden connections between faith, society, and nature. Each reflection ranges widely through history, folklore, poetry, philosophy, and theology to consider what these paradoxes can teach us about God, ourselves, and our world. Drawing on the recent upsurge in interest in the personal experience of landscapes and memory, this book invites readers to walk with Clavier in the Appalachians, Norway, Iceland, the Alps, and around Britain as he discovers the ways in which Christianity is profoundly earthed. By weaving together nature-writing, memoir, social commentary, and theological reflection A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes uses a memorable mountain journey in the ancient landscape of Wales to draw readers into reflecting about what it means to belong. Please find the study guide for this book here: https://convivium-brecon.com/a-pilgrimage-of-paradoxes/

Download or read book A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes written by Mark Clavier and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Clavier examines a series of paradoxes that lie at the heart of Christian faith: eternity and time, silence and words, and wonder and the commonplace. In an intellectual reflection on an overnight trek on Cadair Idris in Wales and other wilderness walks, he explores the oft-hidden connections between faith, society, and nature. Each reflection ranges widely through history, folklore, poetry, philosophy, and theology to consider what these paradoxes can teach us about God, ourselves, and our world. Drawing on the recent upsurge in interest in the personal experience of landscapes and memory, this book invites readers to walk with Clavier in the Appalachians, Norway, Iceland, the Alps, and around Britain as he discovers the ways in which Christianity is profoundly earthed. By weaving together nature-writing, memoir, social commentary, and theological reflection A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes uses a memorable mountain journey in the ancient landscape of Wales to draw readers into reflecting about what it means to belong. Please find the study guide for this book here: https://convivium-brecon.com/a-pilgrimage-of-paradoxes/

Download or read book Pilgrimage of Paradoxes written by Mark Clavier and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glossary and Guide to Welsh Names -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Cadair Idris : Encountering God on a Welsh Mountain -- Part 1 The Paradox of Eternity and Time -- Chapter 2: Cwm Cau : Timelessness -- Chapter 3: Dysynni Valley : Thick-Time -- Chapter 4: Incarnation -- Part 2 The Paradox of Silence and Words -- Chapter 5: Craig Lwyd : Silence -- Chapter 6: Gwyn ap Nudd : Words -- Chapter 7: Baptism -- Part 3 The Paradox of Wonder and the Commonplace -- Chapter 8: Penygadair : The Wonderful -- Chapter 9: Rhiw Gwredydd : The Commonplace -- Chapter 10: Eucharist -- Chapter 11: Inhabiting Hiraeth and Tangnefedd -- Bibliography -- Index.

Download or read book Orthodox Paradoxes written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contemporary Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is in a paradoxical situation: On all levels of Church life, new practices and concepts are considered to belong to Orthodox tradition, yet at the same time Orthodoxy is regarded as the most “unchangeable” and normative of the Christian confessions. So what makes tradition? The nineteen contributions in this volume examine the ambiguities and complexities created by the dynamic between tradition and innovation within the ROC in relation to the fundamental tenets of Orthodoxy. By this focus, the volume offers new insights and highlights the question how to define (Orthodox) Tradition. It addresses “unorthodox” topics of Orthodox paradoxes. Contributors include: Tatiana Artemyeva, Alexei Beglov, Wil van den Bercken, Per-Arne Bodin, Page Herrlinger, Nadieszda Kizenko, Anastasia Mitrofanova, Stella Rock, and Alexander Verkhovsky.

Download or read book A Feast of Strange Opinions Classical and Early Modern Paradoxes on the English Renaissance Stage 1 2 written by Marco Duranti and published by Skenè. Texts and Studies. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume originates as a continuation of the previous volume in the CEMP series (1.1) and aims at furthering scholarly interest in the nature and function of theatrical paradox in early modern plays, considering how classical paradoxical culture was received in Renaissance England. The book is articulated into three sections: the first, “Paradoxical Culture and Drama”, is devoted to an investigation of classical definitions of paradox and the dramatic uses of paradox in ancient Greek drama; the second, “Paradoxes in/of Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama” looks at the functions and uses of paradox in the play-texts of Shakespeare and his contemporaries; finally, the essays in “Paradoxes in Drama and the Digital” examine how the Digital Humanities can enrich our knowledge of paradoxes in classical and early modern drama.

Download or read book Politics for a Pilgrim Church written by Thomas J. Bushlack and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an innovative, constructive alternative to Christian involvement in the "culture wars" Church leaders and scholars have long wrestled with what should provide a guiding vision for Christian engagement in culture and politics. In this book Thomas Bushlack argues that a retrieval of Thomas Aquinas's understanding of civic virtue provides important resources for guiding this engagement today. Bushlack suggests that Aquinas's vision of the pilgrim church provides a fitting model for seeking the earthly common good of the political community, and he notes the features of a Thomistic account of justice and civic virtue that remain particularly salient for the twenty-first century. The book concludes with suggestions for cultivating a Christian rhetoric of the common good as an alternative to the predominant forms of discourse fostered within the culture wars that have been so divisive.

Download or read book Knowing the Unknowable God written by James R. Lucas and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the God Who Is Greater Than Your Biggest Questions. The Bible never shies away from seeming contradictions. We are told both to resist our enemies and to love them, and that our all-knowing God can sometimes forget. Unable to reconcile such biblical paradoxes, some people abandon Christianity, while others pretend that the seeming contradictions don’t exist–preferring to believe in an uncomplicated, easy-to-comprehend God. Yet countless others are hungry for new insight into the God behind the Bible’s mysterious paradoxes. Responding to this spiritual hunger, James Lucas delves into the mysteries of Scripture, demonstrating that biblical “contradictions” are actually exquisite paradoxes that enlarge our understanding of God. With this book as your guide, you can embrace the paradoxes of Scripture and pursue honest answers to your hardest questions. The study of biblical paradox leads to greater devotion to the majestic God who makes himself known even while he surpasses human understanding. Today, you can begin Knowing the Unknowable God.

Download or read book The Power of Paradox written by Nina Rosoff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaders’ actions can have consequences opposite to those they intend. These unintentional results are difficult to detect, understand, and change. Consequently, leaders’ actions tend to persist resulting in further unexpected outcomes. This can create a vicious cycle of leadership failure. With all their best efforts, strategic, financial, scenario, human capital and operational plans in place, they fail. Unaware, they self-sabotage and sabotage others; again, the result is unintended consequences, no matter how hard they try. This book gives a glimpse into why and how this happens, and what to do about it. Understanding the Power of Paradox can empower leaders in uncertain times. Paradox reveals uncertainty giving leaders room to breathe and time to think, better able to deal with ambiguity and manage complexity, no longer stymied. Learning to think differently and behave with capabilities, you already have, more resilient, adaptive and flexible leaders execute conscious actions effectively, inspire and empower others, creating the consequences they intend, successful Protean Leaders.

Download or read book PILGRIMS OF PARADOX PB written by James L. Peacock and published by Smithsonian Books (DC). This book was released on 1989-08-17 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Way Is Made by Walking written by Arthur Paul Boers and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilgrimage is a spiritual discipline not many consider. In these pages Arthur Paul Boers describes his month-long journey on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, a classic pilgrimage route that ends at the cathedral where St. James is buried, opening to us his incredible story of renewed spirituality springing from an old, old path walked by millions before.

Download or read book Leadership Paradoxes written by Richard Bolden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership Paradoxes was shortlisted for the 2017 Management Book of the Year, an industry book award organised by the Chartered Management Institute and the British Library. ******************************************** Leadership remains one of the most sought-after qualities in contemporary society, yet after centuries of research, education and debate it remains just as elusive as ever. Leadership Paradoxes: Rethinking Leadership for an Uncertain World argues that the key to understanding and enhancing leadership education, theory and practice lies in the recognition of its paradoxical tendencies. Drawing on the expertise of an international team of leadership scholars and practitioners, this book examines common leadership paradoxes and challenges faced by leaders — and shows how they can be reconceived as opportunities to be embraced, rather than problems to be solved. Readers will benefit from reflective questions at the end of each chapter, plus a companion website at www.leadershipparadoxes.com offering further material and a forum for discussion. Leadership Paradoxes will be valuable supplementary reading for students of leadership at advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-experience level, as well as professionals seeking to improve their practice.

Download or read book Muslim Pilgrimage in Europe written by Ingvild Flaskerud and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spite of Islam’s long history in Europe and the growing number of Muslims resident in Europe, little research exists on Muslim pilgrimage in Europe. This collection of eleven chapters is the first systematic attempt to fill this lacuna in an emerging research field. Placing the pilgrims’ practices and experiences centre stage, scholars from history, anthropology, religious studies, sociology, and art history examine historical and contemporary hajj and non-hajj pilgrimage to sites outside and within Europe. Sources include online travelogues, ethnographic data, biographic information, and material and performative culture. The interlocutors are European-born Muslims, converts to Islam, and Muslim migrants to Europe, in addition to people who identify themselves with other faiths. Most interlocutors reside in Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Norway. This book identifies four courses of developments: Muslims resident in Europe continue to travel to Mecca and Medina, and to visit shrine sites located elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa. Secondly, there is a revival of pilgrimage to old pilgrimage sites in South-eastern Europe. Thirdly, new Muslim pilgrimage sites and practices are being established in Western Europe. Fourthly, Muslims visit long-established Christian pilgrimage sites in Europe. These practices point to processes of continuity, revitalization, and innovation in the practice of Muslim pilgrimage in Europe. Linked to changing sectarian, political, and economic circumstances, pilgrimage sites are dynamic places of intra-religious as well as inter-religious conflict and collaboration, while pilgrimage experiences in multiple ways also transform the individual and affect the home-community.

Download or read book Bridging the Sacred written by Yesu Vi and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step Through Time: Embrace Ageless Wisdom in Your Journey Imagine a thread that weaves through the tapestry of time, connecting ancient truths with the heartbeat of the modern world. "Bridging the Sacred: Echoes of Scripture in Modern Wisdom" is not just a book--it's a portal to a conversation centuries in the making. Every page invites you into a sacred dance between the past and the present, enabling a dialogue that enriches the soul and challenges the mind. Within this volume, you'll embark on an extraordinary quest, one that rekindles the enduring legacy of scriptural teachings and reveals their profound relevance to our everyday lives. Ancient Echoes in Contemporary Voices introduces you to the whispers of Proverbs resonating in today's culture, while The Psalms Reimagined take you on a poetic journey from despair to hope, echoing the eternal human condition. Unearth the power of storytelling with modern retellings in Parables and Their Place in Today's World, and confront contemporary ethical dilemmas by reflecting on the timeless virtues highlighted in the Sermon on the Mount and Modern Ethics. Connect more deeply than ever before through the scope of Letters of Paul and Contemporary Communication, and discover a cultural keystone amidst the fascinating weave of Symbols from Revelation in Popular Culture. As you delve further, chapters such as The Wisdom Books and Psychological Insights offer a new lens to view personal suffering and resilience, while The Prophets' Messages in Social Justice Movements emphasize a clarion call for change that we continue to hear and heed in current times. "Bridging the Sacred" invites you not merely to read but to participate--to find your voice in the chorus of generations. Explore Sacred Songs in Secular Spaces and consider the emotional power of hymns outside church walls, or traverse the evolving landscape of faith and nature within The Creation Narrative and Environmental Awareness. This book empowers you to draw from the well of history to quench the thirst of the now.On this pilgrimage of understanding, walking the sacred bridges of wisdom is an exhilarating adventure. Turn the page, and the next step in your spiritual and intellectual evolution awaits. Are you ready to cross the threshold and be transformed by the "Echoes of Scripture in Modern Wisdom"? The journey is yours to begin.

Download or read book Questioning History written by Greg Clingham and published by Bucknell University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional eighteenth-century paradigms of reason, truth, and nature underlie modern concepts of self, gender, sex, etc. that are challenged today in the name of a more liberated and pluralistic problematics. This book is the first of two volumes of essays that identify this postmodern challenge. It examines the historiography of postmodern phenomena in relation to the eighteenth-century texts that they ventriloquize. More essays on the topic are contained in Making History (Bucknell Review, Vol. 42, No. 1).

Download or read book The Soul of a Pilgrim written by Christine Valters Paintner and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on a new kind of pilgrimage: an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim's way--from hearing the call to coming home--are accompanied by scripture stories of great biblical journeys and the author's unique and creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography. As she did in The Artist's Rule and Eyes of the Heart, Christine Valters Paintner once again helps readers travel to the frontiers of their souls to discover the hidden presence of God. In The Soul of a Pilgrim, Paintner identifies eight stages of the pilgrim's way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the reader's inner "wild edges." Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort. Each of the eight chapters offers reflections on the themes, a scripture story, an invitation to the practice of lectio divina, and a creative exploration through photography and writing.

Download or read book Mass Religious Ritual and Intergroup Tolerance written by Mikhail A. Alexseev and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops a new theory of the conditions under which in-group pride can facilitate out-group tolerance.