Living in wonder : finding mystery and meaning in a secular age / Rod Dreher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dreher, Rod, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Secularism--21st century.

Secularism.

Christianity--21st century.

Christianity.

Spirituality--History--21st century.

Spirituality.

Physical Description:

272 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids : Zondervan, [2024]

Summary:

"In Living in Wonder, Rod Dreher--NYT bestselling author of The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies--cuts through the dangerous "disenchantment" of contemporary life to reveal that deep within the Christian tradition are vital resources that powerfully illuminate our imagination and help regain our awareness of God's supernatural world around us"-- Provided by publisher.

"Join the bestselling author of The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies on an exploration of the mystery and meaning of the supernatural world and discover that the universe is not what we think it is: it is far more strange, exciting, connected, and adventurous.The West has become "disenchanted"--closed to the idea that the universe contains the supernatural, the metaphysical, or the non-material. Christianity is in crisis. People today are leaving the Church because faith has become dry and lifeless. But people aren't leaving faith for atheism. They are still searching for the divine, and it might just be right under their noses.In Living in Wonder, thought leader, cultural critic, and New York Times bestselling author Rod Dreher shows you how to encounter and embrace wonder in the world. In his trademark mixture of analysis, reporting, and personal story, Dreher brings together history, cultural anthropology, neuroscience, and the ancient Church to show you--no matter your religious affiliation--how to reconnect with the natural world and the Great Tradition of Christianity so you can relate to the world with more depth and connection.He shares stories of miracles, rumors of angels, and outbreaks of awe to offer hope, as well as a guide for discerning and defending the truth in a confusing and spiritually dark culture, full of contemporary spiritual deceptions and tempting counterfeit spiritualities.The world is not what we think it is. It is far more mysterious, exciting, connected, and adventurous. As you learn practical ways to regain a sense of wonder and awaken your sense of God's presence--through prayer, attention, and living by spiritual disciplines--your eyes will be opened, and you will find the very thing every one of us searches for: our ultimate meaning"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

To see into the life of things

Exile from the enchanted garden

Enchanted mind, enchanted matter

Why disenchantment matters

The dark enchantment of the occult

Aliens and the sacred machine

Attention and prayer

Learning how to see

Signs and wonders

Three prophets of the real

The urgency of the mystical.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Dreher, Rod. Living in wonder

ISBN:

9780310369127

0310369126

OCLC:

1443490034

Publisher Number:

90100379586