| Seeking the God Beyond: A Beginner's Guide to Christian Apophatic Spirituality Contributor(s): Williams, J. P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0334057019 ISBN-13: 9780334057017 Publisher: SCM Press OUR PRICE: $32.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Christianity - General |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.78 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Apophatic theology, or negative theology, attempts to describe God, the Divine Good, by negation, to speak only in terms of what may not be said about the perfect goodness that is God. It is a way of coming to an understanding of who God is which has played a significant role across centuries of Christian tradition but is very often treated with suspicion by those engaging in theological study today. Seeking the God Beyond explores the difference a negative theological approach might make to our faith and practice and offers an introduction to this oft-misunderstood form of spirituality. Beginning by placing apophatic spirituality within its biblical roots, the book later considers the key pioneers of apophatic faith and a diverse range of thinkers including CS Lewis and Keats - to inform us in our negative theological journey. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, J. P.: - Janet Williams is the West of England Ministry Training Course Dean at Ripon College Cuddesdon. She has taught Philosophy, Religious Studies/Theology and Buddhism in a range of universities and colleges in both Japan and England. |