Between Two Trees : Our Transformation from Death to Life.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wood, Shane J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology.

Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

ABILENE : Abilene Christian University Press, 2019.

Summary:

This book explores the theological and philosophical themes of life, death, and union with God, drawing heavily on biblical narratives, particularly the story of the Garden of Eden and the concept of living between the 'Tree of Life' and the 'Tree of Death.' It delves into the consequences of sin, the complexities of human relationships, and the redemptive power of divine union. The author examines profound topics such as mortality, suffering, love, and redemption through a Christian lens, incorporating scriptural references and historical insights to provide a nuanced understanding of faith and spirituality. The book is intended for readers interested in Christian theology, spiritual growth, and biblical studies, offering reflections on the human condition and the transformative pursuit of divine connection. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction: Life between Two Trees

Section One: The Tree of Death

Chapter One - The Wages of Sin: It’s Worse Than Hell

Chapter Two - The Depths of Union: Becoming One Flesh with Death

Chapter Three - Darkness Fearing the Light: The War Within

Section Two: The Shadow of the Tree of Death

Chapter Four - Life in the Shadows: The Grammar of Death

Chapter Five - The State of Our Union: Divided We Fall

Chapter Six - Separate We Stand

Section Three: The Tree between the Trees

Chapter Seven - Our Father Remains: Beauty and the Tree of Life

Chapter Eight - “It Is Finished”: Embracing Death to Find Life

Chapter Nine - Sex: A Model of Divine Union

Section Four: The Light of the Tree of Life

Chapter Ten - Opening the Womb to Truth: Union through Kenosis

Chapter Eleven - Permission: The Path to Transformation

Chapter Twelve - Wishing Away the Day: The Transformation of Time

Chapter Thirteen - The Place of Pain

Chapter Fourteen - The Wonder of With

Chapter Fifteen - True Humanity: The Redemption of Christian Works

Chapter Sixteen - Eating from the Tree of Life: Union with the God Who Pursues

Acknowledgments

Notes

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ISBN:

1-68426-982-2

OCLC:

1521388193