Posts Tagged "bk-thesoul"

Peace of Soul

By Fulton J. Sheen Sheen brilliantly examines the vast differences between the benefits of psychotherapy and true confession that leads to conversion. While one may help the patient gain some peace of mind, the Christian gains something far greater through the grace of confession: peace of soul. Bishop Sheen asks us to stop blaming our subconscious for our ills and examine instead our conscience; to turn away from the psychoanalyst...

The Archaeology of the Soul: Platonic Readings in Ancient Poetry and Philosophy

By Seth Benardete The Archaeology of the Soul is a testimony to the extraordinary scope of Seth Benardete’s thought. Some essays concern particular authors or texts; others range more broadly and are thematic. Some deal explicitly with philosophy; others deal with epic, lyric, andtragic poetry. Some of these authors are Greek, some Roman, and still others are contemporaries writing about antiquity. All of these essays, however, are...

Seasons of the Soul: An Intimate God in Liturgical Time

By Carla Mae Streeter The seasons of the soul are the seasons of the liturgical calendar. With poetry, prose, imagery, and all the passion of a woman in love, Carla Mae Streeter takes readers through the liturgical seasons and on a spiritual pilgrimage that is filled with the love of an intimate God. Every season becomes an awakening, revealing awe, excitement, and comfort in knowing that our beloved God is our companion and our life...

Care for the Soul: Exploring the Intersection of Psychology & Theology

Edited by Mark R. McMinn & Timothy R. Phillips “This volume explores the intersection of psychology and theology, but it is not a simple intersection. It is an intersection affected by rich theological and ecclesiological traditions, by the ravages and wonders of modern psychology, and by the character and qualities of today’s ministers and communities of faith.” (from the introduction) For two millennia...

In Search of the Soul: Perspectives on the Mind-Body Problem

By  Joel B. Green Why A Search for the Soul? Many Christians assume that it is biblically faithful and theologically noncontroversial to speak of humans having a soul. Yet a wide range of biblical scholars are questioning whether we have correctly understood what the Bible means when it speaks of the “soul.” And contemporary neuroscience is laying more and more questions at the doorstep of the church, asking whether our...