Ravished by Beauty: The Surprising Legacy of Reformed Spirituality - Hardcover

Lane, Belden C

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0199755086 ISBN 13: 9780199755080

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2011

Synopsis

In this novel exploration of Reformed spirituality, Belden C. Lane uncovers a "green theology" that celebrates a community of jubilant creatures of all languages and species. Lane reveals an ecologically sensitive Calvin who spoke of himself as ''ravished'' by the earth's beauty. He speaks of Puritans who fostered a ''lusty'' spirituality in which Christ figured as a lover who encouraged meditation on the wonders of creation. He presents a Jonathan Edwards who urged a sensuous ''enjoyment'' of God's beauty as the only real way of knowing God.

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Review:

Lane scores on every shot . . . In addition to rich quotes from others, Lane offers his own memorable thoughts, his words elegant as brocade in color and texture, scholarly but never stultifying. (Publishers Weekly)

About the Author:

Belden C. Lane is Professor of Theological Studies, American Religion, and History of Spirituality at Saint Louis University and the author of The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0199755086
• ISBN 13: 9780199755080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328