Luminous Dusk: Finding God in the Deep, Still Places by Dale C. Allison, Jr. (En

Description: Luminous Dusk by Dale C. Allison, Jr., Dale C. Allison For millennia humans knew the stars as well as we know our own backyards. Yet, many if not most of us have lost vital connections with our natural world, and lost our sense of wonder. This book charts the effects of loss of wonder in Western society. It highlights our disconnect from the cosmos, tracing its spiritual and philosophical impact. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For millennia humans knew the stars as well as we know our own backyards. Yet, many if not most of us have lost vital connections with our natural world, and lost our sense of wonder. This book charts the effects of loss of wonder in Western society. It highlights our disconnect from the cosmos, tracing its spiritual and philosophical impact. Back Cover For millennia humans knew the stars as well as we know our own backyards. Yet today many if not most of us have lost vital connections with our natural world, and so have in many ways lost our sense of wonder. In the thoughtful, genre-bending nonfiction tradition of Wendell Berry and Walker Percy, Dale Allison explores the loss of wonder in Western society. Mining insights from sources as diverse as ancient creation myths and contemporary childrens books, he highlights our ongoing disconnect from the cosmos, tracing its undeniable spiritual and philosophical impact. "The Luminous Dusk" is an elegant, lyrical call to seek the stillness of God in our clamorous world. Author Biography Dale C Allison Jr is Erret M Grable Professor of New Testament Exegesis and Early Christianity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He has written numerous books and is currently working on a full-length commentary on the Book of James. Review Spirit & Life "A provocative critique of modernity that is at once faithful and skeptical, serious and humourous." Richard Foster -- author of Celebration of Discipline "Dale Allisons voice is one that needs to be heard today. He is steeped in both biblical and classical literature and brings that vast reservoir to bear upon his insightful critique of contemporary society." Virginia Stem Owens -- author of Looking for Jesus "The Luminous Dusk is one of those rare books that simultaneously illuminate and delight. Reading it, one feels the world expand and resolves hereafter to lead a more spacious, less trivial life." Harold Fickett -- author of The Living Christ "An exhilarating investigation of modern culture and the sources of spiritual experience. . . The Luminous Dusk convicts us of how we put ourselves apart from the transcendent and urges us to reconsider. This book is a treasure." Scot McKnight -- author of Embracing Grace "Dale Allison asks if the stillness of God is not an invitation for us to listen. May we, with him, become more attentive as we seek wisdom." Long Description For millennia humans knew the stars as well as we know our own backyards. Yet, today many if not most of us have lost vital connections with our natural world, and so have in many ways lost our sense of wonder. In the thoughtful, genre-bending nonfiction tradition of Wendell Berry and Walker Percy, Dale Allison charts the effects of loss of wonder in Western society. Mining insights from ancient creation myths to contemporary childrens books, he highlights our ongoing disconnect from the cosmos, tracing its spiritual and philosophical impact. In eight elegant and profound essays, "The Luminous Dusk" calls readers to a life of sustained wonder, open to God and connected to his creation, a life that chooses divine ascent over our cultures reflexive mediocrity. Review Quote Spirit & Life "A provocative critique of modernity that is at once faithful and skeptical, serious and humourous." Richard Foster -- author of Details ISBN0802832180 Short Title LUMINOUS DUSK Pages 178 Language English ISBN-10 0802832180 ISBN-13 9780802832184 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248 Year 2006 Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Subtitle Finding God in the Deep, Still Places Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780802832184 UK Release Date 2006-07-15 NZ Release Date 2006-07-15 US Release Date 2006-07-15 Author Dale C. Allison Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Publication Date 2006-07-15 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-08-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129855160;

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