The Promise of Paradox
A Celebration of Contradictions in the Christian Life
Published on 20. May 2008
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7879-9696-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1980-and reissued here with a feisty new introductory essay-The Promise of Paradox launched Parker J. Palmer's career as an author and his ongoing exploration of the contradictions that vex and enrich our lives. In this probing and heartfelt book, the distinguished writer, teacher, and activist examines some of the challenging questions at the core of Christian spirituality. How do we live with the apparent opposition between good and evil, scarcity and abundance, individuality and community, death and new life? We can hold them as paradoxes, not "either/ors," allowing them to open our minds and hearts to new ways of seeing and being.
Reviews / Votes
"Palmer argues that the promise of paradox rests on a single overriding principle: accepting paradox with humility. That is the mortar that binds the very diverse pieces of this book together. And it is that very idea that makes the book worth reading." - Congregations, 2009More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
242 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-9696-3 (9780787996963)
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03/2010
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03/2010
Jossey-Bass
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Person
The Author
PARKER J. PALMER, a highly respected writer, teacher, and activist, is founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His work speaks deeply to people in many walks of life, including education, medicine, religion, law, philanthropy, politics, and social change. Author of seven books, including the bestsellers The Courage to Teach (now in its tenth anniversary edition), Let Your Life Speak, and A Hidden Wholeness, his writing has been recognized with ten honorary doctorates and a number of national awards. Named one of the "most influential senior leaders" in higher education, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.
PARKER J. PALMER, a highly respected writer, teacher, and activist, is founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His work speaks deeply to people in many walks of life, including education, medicine, religion, law, philanthropy, politics, and social change. Author of seven books, including the bestsellers The Courage to Teach (now in its tenth anniversary edition), Let Your Life Speak, and A Hidden Wholeness, his writing has been recognized with ten honorary doctorates and a number of national awards. Named one of the "most influential senior leaders" in higher education, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.
Content
GRATITUDES VII
INTRODUCTION TO THE 1980 EDITION IX
HENRI J. M. NOUWEN
INTRODUCTION TO THE 2008 EDITION XIII
PARKER J. PALMER
I In the Belly of a Paradox 1
II The Stations of the Cross 38
III Paradoxes of Community 54
IV A Place Called Community 65
V A World of Scarcity, a Gospel of Abundance 94
VI The Conversion of Knowledge 116
NOTES 137
THE AUTHOR 143
INTRODUCTION TO THE 1980 EDITION IX
HENRI J. M. NOUWEN
INTRODUCTION TO THE 2008 EDITION XIII
PARKER J. PALMER
I In the Belly of a Paradox 1
II The Stations of the Cross 38
III Paradoxes of Community 54
IV A Place Called Community 65
V A World of Scarcity, a Gospel of Abundance 94
VI The Conversion of Knowledge 116
NOTES 137
THE AUTHOR 143