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The Eastern Christian tradition is filled with theological and spiritual riches. In Passions of the Soul, Rowan Williams opens up the great classics of Eastern Christian writing to show how it can help us to understand and cope with the ups and downs of modern life. With compelling and illuminating insight, he shows the cost of living in a culture that is theologically and philosophically undernourished, working with a diminished and trivialized picture of the human self. The Eastern tradition teaches us how to develop our self-knowledge and awareness, so that we can relate to the world without selfish illusions. Only then can we be ready for our eyes to be opened to God, and avoid destructive patterns of behaviour. Only in this way can we understand the kind of people we need to become.

For all who appreciate great poetry, one of the world's best-loved Christian writers and poets reflects on 100 of his favourite poems and why they have the power to change us.

The collection features three plays by Rowan Williams, showcasing his multifaceted talents as a poet and critic alongside his role as a religious leader. Each play delves into the intricate relationship between language and imagery, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings and emotional landscapes that words can convey. Through these works, Williams offers a unique exploration of spirituality and the human experience.

The first complete collection of the works of the former Archbishop of Canterbury.

In many ways, we seem to be living in wintry times at present in the Western world. In this new book, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and a noted scholar of Eastern Christianity, introduces us to some aspects and personalities of the Orthodox Christian world, from the desert contemplatives of the fourth century to philosophers, novelists and activists of the modern era, that suggest where we might look for fresh light and warmth. He shows how this rich and diverse world opens up new ways of thinking about spirit and body, prayer and action, worship and social transformation, which go beyond the polarisations we take for granted. Taking in the world of the great spiritual anthology, the Philokalia, and the explorations of Russian thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, discussing the witness of figures like Maria Skobtsova, murdered in a German concentration camp for her defence of Jewish refugees, and the challenging theologies of modern Greek thinkers like John Zizioulas and Christos Yannaras, Rowan Williams opens the door to a 'climate and landscape of our humanity that can indeed be warmed and transfigured'. This is an original and illuminating vision of a Christian world still none too familiar to Western believers and even to students of theology, showing how the deep-rooted themes of Eastern Christian thought can prompt new perspectives on our contemporary crises of imagination and hope.

The book highlights the dialogue and camaraderie among different Christian traditions, including Roman Catholic, Methodist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Anglican. It offers a significant theological exploration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasizing its interactions and relationships with other Christian denominations. Through these conversations, the work fosters a deeper understanding of shared beliefs and differences within the broader Christian community.

How do we see and act justly in the world? In what ways can we ethically respond to social and economic crisis? How do we address the desperation that exists in the new forms of violence and atrocity? These are all questions at the heart of Justice and Love, a philosophical dialogue on how to imagine and act in a more just world by theologian Rowan Williams and philosopher Mary Zournazi.Looking at different religious and philosophical traditions, Williams and Zournazi argue for the re-invigoration and enriching of the language of justice and, by situating justice alongside other virtues, they extend our everyday vocabularies on what is just.Drawing on examples ranging from the Paris Attacks, the Syrian War, and the European Migrant Crisis to Brexit and the US Presidential elections, Williams and Zournazi reflect on justice as a a condition of being, a responsiveness to others, rather than a cold distribution of fact. By doing so, they explore the love and patience needed for social healing and the imagination required for new ways of relating and experiencing the world.

Be a fly on the wall as two friends - one the former Archbishop of Canterbury, the other 'one of America's leading voices on religion and culture' (BBC Radio) - discuss their shared passions and interests.

Rowan Williams explores the importance and influence of Benedict's Rule in the modern era.

The second volume of the In Conversation series explores the art of listening through insightful dialogues between former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and author Greg Garrett. Their discussions delve into the importance of attentive listening in fostering understanding and connection, emphasizing its role in both personal and communal contexts. The book offers a unique perspective on communication, encouraging readers to reflect on their own listening practices and the transformative power of genuine conversation.