Creative Dwelling: Empathy and Clarity in God and Self (American Academy of Religion Academy Series) [Paperback]

Lucinda A. Stark Huffaker (Author)

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Series: American Academy of Religion Academy Series | Publication Date: January 2, 1998

Recent efforts to talk about the self in a postmodern dialect have created a dilemma: How can one conceptualize the human self as multiple, fluid, contextual, and radically relational while also maintaining that it is intentional, private, focused, and accountable? Creative Dwelling weaves elements of feminist psychology and process theology into a dynamic interdisciplinary dialogue about human subjectivity. The result brings a new coherence and vitality to our search for more inclusive and adequate ways of understanding our humanity. The theological implications are profound: the dynamics of empathy and clarity impel the author to reframe characteristics of the divine nature, sin, salvation, and spirituality. The book culminates in a study of "dwelling" as a new, iconoclastic, and visionary metaphor for our experiences of the ever-emerging self.

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"In this rich study, Lucinda Huffaker weaves together insights from feminist theory, process theology, and contemporary psychology. Her goal is to foster ongoing conversations, but she may do better than that and generate some new conversations among people who have discovered from her work what they have to learn from each other."--William C. Placher, Wabash College

"The tapestry Huffaker weaves from many important voices on God and self is wonderful to behold."--Carrie Doehring, Boston University

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788503294
• ISBN-13: 978-0788503290
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,689,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I like this book. That provides a good insight about creativity. And Dr. Huffaker suggests the alternative concept of dewelling, instead of journey, which is a metaphor of religious education. I am reading this book. I hope the clue to solve the problem to divide the conservation and development in environmental issues. I deeply appreciate a good idea of Dr. Lucinda Huffaker.