Cosmic prayer and guided transformation
key elements of the emergent Christian cosmology
Robert Govaerts
226 pages | ~6 hrs
Cosmic prayer and guided transformation
key elements of the emergent Christian cosmology
By Robert Govaerts
In a world increasingly disconnected from the natural order, Robert Govaerts offers a profound reimagining of humanity's relationship with creation and the divine. This thoughtful exploration weaves together ancient Christian wisdom, contemporary scientific understanding, and scriptural insights to present a transformative vision of spiritual life.
Drawing particularly from the teachings of Maximus the Confessor and other early Christian thinkers, Govaerts challenges readers to expand their understanding of salvation beyond individual rescue to encompass the entire created universe. Rather than viewing nature as merely a resource for human use, this work reveals how all of creation participates in an intimate, loving relationship with God.
The author demonstrates how authentic Christian faith embraces rather than abandons the natural world, offering hope for healing both our spiritual lives and our ecological crisis. Through careful examination of scripture and integration with modern scientific perspectives, readers discover that transformation into God's presence occurs not through escape from creation, but through deeper communion within it.
This 226-page journey invites spiritual seekers to discern the inherent value of the natural world while exploring how human salvation and ecological harmony can flourish together. For those wrestling with questions about faith, science, and environmental stewardship, Govaerts provides a pathway toward wholeness that honors both divine mystery and earthly responsibility.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Religion and science
- ✓ Reconnect with nature spiritually
- ✓ Understand ecological consciousness
- ✓ Deepen your prayer practice
- ✓ Explore Nature
- ✓ Explore Trinity
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Details
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pickwick Publications
- ISBN-13
- 9781610978606
- ISBN-10
- 1610978609
- Pages
- 226
- Language
- EN
