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Matthew Fox (Author)
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March 29, 1991

From Matthew Fox, the popular and controversial author of The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, a prophetic manifesto for the preservation of the planet.

For those new to the works of Matthew Fox, and for those eager to learn his thoughts after his Vatican-ordered public silence, comes this introduction to creation spirituality--Fox's framework for a far-reaching spirituality of the Americas.

Passionate and provocative, Fox uncovers the ancient tradition of a creation-centered spirituality that melds Christian mysticism with the contemporary struggle for social justice, feminism, and environmentalism.

Basic to Fox's notion of creation spirituality is the gift of awe--a mystical response to creation and the first step toward transformation. Awe prompts indignation at the exploitation and destruction of the earth's people and resources. Awe leads to action.

Showing how we can learn from each other, Fox's spirituality weds the healing and liberation found in both North and South America. Creation Spirituality challenges readers of every religious and political persuasion to unite in a new vision through which we learn to honor the earth and the people who inhabit it as the gift of a good and just creator.


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The controversial Fox ( The Coming of the Cosmic Christ , LJ 1/89) delivers a mystical manifesto for the salvation of our planet, melding Christian mysticism with contemporary social ideologies. "The creation spirituality movement is an amazing gathering place . . . for persons who have been touched by the issues of our day-ecumenists, feminists, gays and lesbians, and scientists seeking to reconnect science and wisdom." He challenges first world countries to become awe-inspired by the beauty of the universe and its gifts, and to develop a reverence for our planet. Some of his points are contradictory. He describes the "Dancing Sara's Circle" model as being "self-healing . . . like the universe itself." This follows his discussion on ecocide and the news that the damage which has been done to our universe cannot be repaired. Recommended for academic libraries housing modern mystical studies, and where cult selections such as Harold Bloom's The Book of J. ( LJ 10/15/90) circulate.
- Ravonne A. Green, Emmanuel Coll. Lib., Franklin Springs, Ga.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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An introduction to creation spirituality, a meld of Christian mysticism with the struggle for social justice, feminism, and environmentalism.

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne; 1 edition (March 29, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060629177
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060629175
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Outlook, May 29, 2000
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This review is from: Creation Spirituality: Liberating Gifts for the Peoples of the Earth (Paperback)
Matthew Fox has "rediscovered" mystical Christianity, which celebrates the "Christ" present in all of creation. Such mysticism was a significant movement within Christianity during the Middle Ages, but it was effectively silenced by the centralized Church and then ignored when enlightenment ideologies favored much more reductionistic, as opposed to mysticism's more holistic, thought. Fox astutely notes that the same worldview expressed by mystical Christians has also been appreciated by Jewish and Muslim mystics, and by aboriginal peoples. He is particularly drawn to Native American traditions. Fox suggests, I think correctly, that spiritualities that focus on personal salvation with little regard for the rest of Creation tend to be spiritually unfulfilling for the undividual and destructive for the world.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Creation Spirituality - A Primer, December 19, 2000
This review is from: Creation Spirituality: Liberating Gifts for the Peoples of the Earth (Paperback)
For those looking for a spirituality that is positive and all embracing, vursus one which is exclusive and judgemental, this is the place to start. Matthew Fox introduces the reader to ideas and themes that are more fully developed in his book "Original Blessing". Original Blessing v. Original Sin is one such theme. Others are the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality, art as meditation, liberation for First World peoples, and the return of true Trinitarian Christianity.

Bottom line: Matthew Fox puts forward a Christianity that is a beautiful relection of Jesus the Christ and shows how such a Christianity can help to heal the world.

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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth, October 27, 1998
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For those of you who dont't know,Matthew Fox is the only man who dares to find the connections between seemingly conflicting dogma. He is the freshest voice. He is a true Christian- one who loves, who accepts, one who ministers. The hate ridden religious right has a lot to learn from Matthew Fox.Jesus never hated anyone. Creation Spirituality is a good primer for the next millenium
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