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Exploring the interconnectedness of place and identity, the author delves into how both sacred and secular sites shape personal and religious narratives. Drawing from diverse fields like history, geography, and theology, Sheldrake emphasizes the significance of specific locations in contemporary life. He encourages readers to reflect on their own relationships with these places, suggesting that true existence is rooted in being present in a particular space. His work aims to reclaim the concept of space as a vital aspect of Christian understanding in today's uniform environments.
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Spaces for the Sacred, Philip Sheldrake
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- 2001
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- Title
- Spaces for the Sacred
- Subtitle
- Place, Memory, and Identity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Philip Sheldrake
- Publisher
- Overseas Development Council
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9780801868610
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the interconnectedness of place and identity, the author delves into how both sacred and secular sites shape personal and religious narratives. Drawing from diverse fields like history, geography, and theology, Sheldrake emphasizes the significance of specific locations in contemporary life. He encourages readers to reflect on their own relationships with these places, suggesting that true existence is rooted in being present in a particular space. His work aims to reclaim the concept of space as a vital aspect of Christian understanding in today's uniform environments.