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From one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world a profound exploration of the spiritual power of natureand an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life
Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change But Armstrongs book is both more personal and more profound Its urgent message is that hearts and minds need to change if we are to once more learn to revere our beautiful and fragile planet The Guardian
Since the beginning of time humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine In the writings of the great thinkers across religions the natural world inspires everything from fear to awe to tranquil contemplation God or however one defined the sublime was present in everything Yet today even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape we rarely see nature as sacred
In this short but deeply powerful book the bestselling historian of religion Karen Armstrong resacralizes nature for modern times Drawing on her vast knowledge of the worlds religious traditions she vividly describes natures central place in spirituality across the centuries In bringing this ageold wisdom to life Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover natures potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves
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