Nature Spirituality: Praying with Wind, Water, Earth, Fire by Mark G. Boyer (Eng

Description: Nature Spirituality by Mark G. Boyer About the Contributor(s): Mark G. Boyer, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is the author of 35 books on biblical and liturgical spirituality. He teaches Bible and film courses in the Religious Studies Department of Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The presence of the Divine is everywhere. That is both a comfort and a challenge. We are consoled to know that God is with us, but being human we need a sign, something to touch, see, hear, taste, smell. We need something of the ordinary to name the non-touchable, invisible, unable-to-be-heard, tasteless, odorless Gods presence with us. So, we employ metaphors, figures of speech which literally denote one kind of object in place of another, to suggest a likeness or analogy. In this book, the metaphors used for God come out of the Bible; they are the four elements of nature for the Greeks: wind, water, earth, and fire. Wind is a metaphor for Gods Spirit. Water refers to God as the source of life. Earth, from which we are created, bears Gods fingerprints and footprints. And fire reminds us of the God who purifies and draws all creation to himself. This nature spirituality book consists of four chapters--wind, water, earth, fire--each of which contains twenty, four-part exercises of prayer: a few verses from Scripture, a reflection, a journal exercise, and a concluding prayer. Author Biography Mark G. Boyer, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is the author of 35 books on biblical and liturgical spirituality. He teaches Bible and film courses in the Religious Studies Department of Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Review "Nature Spirituality introduces the reader to God through the medium of the Creators twin library: nature and the Bible. Using as a template the Greek elements of nature--earth, air, fire, and water--Boyer offers a guided and insightful tour of the biblical texts and uncovers the divine reflection in each of these elements, all the while challenging his reader to revel in the immanence of our transcendent God in the ordinariness of daily life." --Pauline Nugent, Missouri State University "Mark Boyer illustrates the divines powerful revelation of himself through the metaphors of wind, water, earth, and fire. Boyer leads the reader on a journey into the spirituality of nature and communion with the Great I AM through Scripture, reflection, journal application, and prayer. Those who want to encounter God through nature, experience his mystical presence, and grow in relationship with him will benefit from this book." --Matthew Ver Miller, Rocky Mountain Professional Counseling Long Description About the Contributor(s): Mark G. Boyer, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is the author of 35 books on biblical and liturgical spirituality. He teaches Bible and film courses in the Religious Studies Department of Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Review Quote " Nature Spirituality introduces the reader to God through the medium of the Creators twin library: nature and the Bible. Using as a template the Greek elements of nature--earth, air, fire, and water--Boyer offers a guided and insightful tour of the biblical texts and uncovers the divine reflection in each of these elements, all the while challenging his reader to revel in the immanence of our transcendent God in the ordinariness of daily life." --Pauline Nugent, Missouri State University "Mark Boyer illustrates the divines powerful revelation of himself through the metaphors of wind, water, earth, and fire. Boyer leads the reader on a journey into the spirituality of nature and communion with the Great I AM through Scripture, reflection, journal application, and prayer. Those who want to encounter God through nature, experience his mystical presence, and grow in relationship with him will benefit from this book." --Matthew Ver Miller, Rocky Mountain Professional Counseling Details ISBN1498268900 Author Mark G. Boyer Short Title NATURE SPIRITUALITY Pages 150 Language English ISBN-10 1498268900 ISBN-13 9781498268905 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-17 Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2013-09-17 AU Release Date 2013-09-17 NZ Release Date 2013-09-17 US Release Date 2013-09-17 Subtitle Praying with Wind, Water, Earth, Fire Audience General Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98308632;

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