Vision, mental imagery and the Christian life : insights from science and scripture / Zoltán Dörnyei.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dörnyei, Zoltán, author.

Contributor:

Tidball, Derek, writer of foreword.

Series:

Routledge new critical thinking in religion, theology, and biblical studies

Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vision--Religious aspects.

Vision.

Visions.

Imagery (Psychology)--Religious aspects.

Imagery (Psychology).

Christian leadership.

Christian life.

Physical Description:

xii, 216 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, [2020]

Summary:

This book uniquely explores how the notion of vision is presented in modern science and the Bible, and how it can be applied to contemporary Christian contexts. The word "vision", our ability to see, has been described by an increasing body of scholarship in the social sciences as our capacity for mental imagery and imagination. As such, this unique cognitive capability has been utilised in many fields for a variety of purposes, from arts and psychotherapy to politics and business management, and even for performance enhancement in sports. The current book argues that a better understanding of vision can have far-reaching practical implications for Christian life and ministry by helping people to align themselves with God's specific purposes. After a theoretical overview that integrates scientific and theological insights, the final chapters present a variety of strategies that can help believers to discern God's call through the use of mental imagery and then to develop and cultivate the perceived vision. The book examines the scientific and biblical principles of vision in a comprehensive manner, with a special emphasis on the practical implications of the issue. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of Theology, Biblical Studies and Church Growth/Leadership, as well as Organisational Behaviour, Business Management and Psychology. -- Provided by publisher, Page iii.

Contents:

Introduction: The nature and significance of vision

Vision and mental imagery in science

Applications of vision in the social sciences

Vision in scripture

The essence of biblical vision

The vulnerability and authentication of divine vision

Cultivated vision, Ignatian spirituality and vision-led ministry

Vision in the Christian life I: discerning God's call

Vision in the Christian life II: cultivating the perceived vision

Conclusion: Becoming a "visionary" Christian.

Notes:

Foreword : Derek Tidball -- Page vii.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138478336

1138478334

9781351068925

135106892X

OCLC:

1096243328