Sacred nature: restoring our ancient bond with the natural world
(Book)
Author:
Published:
London ; New York : Bodley Head, 2022.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
205 pages : 20 cm
Status:
Ashland Adult Nonfiction
201 ARM
Description
From one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, a profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature—and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life.
"Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change.... But Armstrong’s book is both more personal and more profound. Its urgent message is that hearts and minds need to change if we are to once more learn to revere our beautiful and fragile planet." —The Guardian
Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear, to awe, to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as sacred.
In this short but deeply powerful book, the best-selling historian of religion Karen Armstrong re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves.
"Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change.... But Armstrong’s book is both more personal and more profound. Its urgent message is that hearts and minds need to change if we are to once more learn to revere our beautiful and fragile planet." —The Guardian
Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear, to awe, to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as sacred.
In this short but deeply powerful book, the best-selling historian of religion Karen Armstrong re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593319437, 0593319435
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"A profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature-and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Armstrong, K. (2022). Sacred nature: restoring our ancient bond with the natural world. London ; New York, Bodley Head.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Armstrong, Karen, 1944-. 2022. Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond With the Natural World. London ; New York, Bodley Head.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Armstrong, Karen, 1944-, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond With the Natural World. London ; New York, Bodley Head, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Armstrong, Karen. Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond With the Natural World. London ; New York, Bodley Head, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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