God An Essay On The Trinity
Book Description
In this groundbreaking work of systematic theology, Sarah Coakley presents a bold reimagining of how sexual desire and spiritual longing intersect within Christian understanding. Rather than viewing these forces as separate or conflicting, she explores their profound connection through the transformative practice of prayer and contemplation.
Coakley guides readers through an innovative theological journey that weaves together rigorous spiritual discipline with forgotten wisdom from Christian tradition. Her approach centers on prayer as both method and gateway, revealing how our deepest human yearnings point toward the triune nature of God. This integration of contemplative practice with doctrinal exploration creates what she terms a "théologie totale" - a complete theology that engages both mind and spirit.
The author challenges conventional assumptions about sexuality and gender within religious contexts, offering fresh perspectives that move beyond the polarized debates currently dividing many faith communities. Her vision presents human desire not as something to be suppressed or ignored, but as a pathway toward understanding our relationship with the divine Trinity.
Written with clarity and accessibility, this substantial work invites both scholars and spiritual seekers to reconsider fundamental questions about desire, prayer, and divine relationship. Coakley's approach is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually nourishing, making complex theological concepts relevant for contemporary readers seeking deeper understanding of their spiritual lives.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 365 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Deepen your spiritual understanding
- ✓ Explore Sexualität
- ✓ Explore Religion and Sex
- ✓ Explore Trinität
- ✓ Explore Trinity
- ✓ Explore Treenigheten
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore God
