Sacred Longings: The Ecological Spirit and Global Culture

Noted theologian Mary Grey believes we have gotten out of touch with our deepest desires and that this has caused us to acquiesce in global capitalism's most problematic characteristics. Story and symbol, she argues, can put us back in touch with our ''sacred longings.'' Focusing on such simple yet profound symbols as water, light, and sacred space, she tries to re-instill a spiritual quest. In the end, she envisions spirituality a kind of ecomystical renewal as an element in the transformation of desire, lived out in Christian community.

Part One examines how our culture has lost heart; Part Two analyzes our restless hearts; Part Three asks us to take heart and rekindle our thirst for righteousness.

Author: Mary C. Grey
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 02/01/2004
Pages: 260
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.56w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780800636470

About the Author
Grey, Mary C.: -

Mary C. Grey, a leading British theologian and social activist, is Professor of Pastoral Theology at the University of Wales. Among her many works are Redeeming the Dream (1989), Feminism, Redemption, and the Christian Tradition (1990), and Feminist Images of the Sacred (2001).

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