Graham Ward is a theologian and priest whose work delves into the intersections of faith, philosophy, and ethics. His scholarly pursuits explore the complexities of modern belief systems and their engagement with contemporary culture. Ward's insightful analyses offer readers a profound understanding of theological and ethical questions in a changing world.
Into the Light is the first English language study of the German artist, Egon Altdorf (1922-2008), whose encounter with British sculptors at the Unknown Political Prisoner competition in 1953 informed a unique body of sculpture, woodcuts, stained glass, poetry, and designs for Wiesbaden's new synagogue (1966).
Religion dominates world affairs. Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand humanity. Religions can be used to justify inhumane actions, but they also feed dreams, inspire hopes, and shape aspirations. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood--
What we imagine can crush us or create us, destroy us or heal us; it can pitch us into battles with demons or set us among the songs of angels. It has roots beneath consciousness and is expressed in moods, rhythms, tones and textures of experience that are as much mental as physiological. In his new book, a sequel to the earlier Unbelievable, one of Britain's most exciting writers on religion here presents a nuanced and manydimensional portrait of the mystery and creativity of the human imagination. Discussing the likes of William Wordsworth, William Turner, Samuel Palmer and Ralph Vaughan Williams, so as to assess the true meanings of originality and memory, and drawing on his own rich encounters with belief, Graham Ward asks why it is that the imagination is so fundamental to who and what we are. Using metaphor and story to unpeel the hidden motivations and architecture of the mind, the author grapples with profound questions of ultimacy and transcendence. He reveals that, in understanding what it really means to be human, what cannot be imagined invariably means as much as what can.
This volume presents a systematic account of the teachings of the Christian faith to offer a vision, from a human, created, and limited perspective, of the ways all things might be understood from the divine perspective.
Concentrating on the crucial and the seemingly insignificant, historians offer an alternative history and take a provocative look at the way our world could easily have been. For example, what if William hadn't conquered?
'Modern European thought' describes a wide range of philosophies, cultural programmes, and political arguments developed in Europe in the period following the French Revolution. This handbook charts and explores recurring themes and approaches to this broad and complex topic, particularly with regard to Theology.
This book presents an innovative examination of the complexities surrounding religious language, exploring its unique characteristics and implications. It delves into how language shapes religious expression and understanding, offering fresh insights into the challenges and nuances of articulating faith. Through critical analysis and original perspectives, it seeks to enhance the conversation on the intersection of language and religion, making it a valuable resource for scholars and those interested in the philosophy of religion.
Focusing on the urban culture of North America and Western Europe in the 1970s, the book explores how theology can engage with the complexities of postmodern cities. It builds on Harvey Cox's earlier work by analyzing contemporary film, architecture, and literature alongside traditional theological resources from Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa. Graham Ward presents a systematic theology centered on the preparation and construction of cities, making it essential for anyone interested in the intersection of theology and urban life.