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The imagination has been called, 'the principal organ for knowing
and responding to disclosures of transcendent truth'. This book
probes the theological sources of the imagination, which make it a
vital tool for knowing and responding to such disclosures. Kerry
Dearborn approaches areas of theology and imagination through a
focus on the nineteenth century theologian and writer George
MacDonald. MacDonald can be seen as an icon whose life and work
open a window to the intersection of word, flesh and image. He
communicated the gospel through narrative and image-rich forms
which honour truth and address the intellectual, imaginative,
spiritual, and emotional needs of his readers. MacDonald was also
able to speak prophetically in a number of areas of contemporary
concern, such as the nature of suffering, aging and death,
environmental degradation, moral imagination and gender issues.
Dearborn explores influences which shaped him, along with the
wisdom he has offeredin the formation of significant Christian
writers in both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Authors
such as C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, J.R.R.
Tolkien, W.H. Auden, Frederick Buechner and others attribute to
MacDonald key paradigm shifts and insights in their own lives. A
study of MacDonald does not offer a formulaic approach to theology
and the imagination, but the possibility of gleaning from his rich
harvest relevant nourishment for our own day. It also provides a
context in which to assess potential weaknesses in imaginative
approaches to theology.
The imagination has been called, 'the principal organ for knowing
and responding to disclosures of transcendent truth'. This book
probes the theological sources of the imagination, which make it a
vital tool for knowing and responding to such disclosures. Kerry
Dearborn approaches areas of theology and imagination through a
focus on the nineteenth century theologian and writer George
MacDonald. MacDonald can be seen as an icon whose life and work
open a window to the intersection of word, flesh and image. He
communicated the gospel through narrative and image-rich forms
which honour truth and address the intellectual, imaginative,
spiritual, and emotional needs of his readers. MacDonald was also
able to speak prophetically in a number of areas of contemporary
concern, such as the nature of suffering, aging and death,
environmental degradation, moral imagination and gender issues.
Dearborn explores influences which shaped him, along with the
wisdom he has offeredin the formation of significant Christian
writers in both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Authors
such as C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, J.R.R.
Tolkien, W.H. Auden, Frederick Buechner and others attribute to
MacDonald key paradigm shifts and insights in their own lives. A
study of MacDonald does not offer a formulaic approach to theology
and the imagination, but the possibility of gleaning from his rich
harvest relevant nourishment for our own day. It also provides a
context in which to assess potential weaknesses in imaginative
approaches to theology.
The Holy Spirit, as God's abiding presence to draw people to
Christ, can cleanse wounds and bring love and hope into our hearts.
Kerry Dearborn's insightful focus on the Holy Spirit transforming
our moral imagination and putting us on the path of reconciliation
with Jesus Christ is both profound and encouraging. Biblical
analysis, historical surveys and references to acclaimed
theological authors support Dearborn's nuanced yet practical
application of imagination as a tool for awakening, recovery, and
dissolving intellectual or psychological barriers that isolate us
from God. She considers effectively how imagination can be
connected to reality, and is able to delve deep into this vein of
thought with startling clarity. Drinking from the Wells of New
Creation provides spiritual guidance for dealing with oppression in
society; an issue that affects people both within and outside the
Christian faith. The acknowledgement of reconciliation as a
creative process provides a fresh outlook and will excite those
delving into both theological and psychological studies, as well as
those seeking to understand God's unification of life, regardless
of tribe, tongue and nation.
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