Liminal Reality and Transformational Power: Revised Edition: Transition, Renewal and Hope - Softcover

Carson, Timothy L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718894014 ISBN 13: 9780718894016

Publisher: James Clarke and Co Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

An important study of the varieties of liminality, illuminating in particular the liminal aspects of pastoral leadership. Liminal Reality and Transformational Power explores, draws together, and integrates the many facets of liminality, and informs our understanding of liminal phenomena in the world. Through anthropology, sociology, theology, neurology and psychology, Carson correlates exterior transitions with their corresponding intra-psychic movements and points toward useful methods that contribute to personal and social transformation. In this revised edition, Carson has recognised the resurgence of liminality, and addresses the social transitions that are prevalent today in communities around the world. He examines the identity of the 'liminal' person and highlights the role of ritual leaders and religious professionals as they guide people through liminal time and space. Carson's work greatly contributes to an expanded understanding of the complex dimensions of religious leadership and provides useful insight into our intra-psychic processes during the significant transitional stages in life.

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About the Author

Timothy Carson is Senior Minister at the Broadway Christian Church in Columbia, Missouri, and holds the Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Education degrees. He is the author of several works that explore the intersection between Christian faith and culture such as 'Your Calling as a Christian', 'The Square Root of God: Mathematical Metaphors' and 'Spiritual Tangents and Six Doors to the Seventh Dimension'.

Edition details

• Publisher: James Clarke and Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718894014
• ISBN 13: 9780718894016
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 110