Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The Becoming of G-d: What the Trinitarian nature of God has to do with Church and a deep Spirituality for the Twenty First Century

I am pleased to say, that at last, the book is available for purchase at £9.95 through YTC Press. This, my second book, seeks to explore the theology behind groups like Moot, Emerging & Fresh Expressions of Church. It looks at the whole issue of knowing G-d through experience, and that the concept of the Trinity, formulated through the Cappadocian Mothers & Fathers, is a best guess understanding of the nature of God, which though partially revealed in Christ, remains mystically out of reach. However, the Western church, through the differences of latin and greek texts, never fully understood the concept of the Trinity, which has distorted its theology and practice.

I explore the importance of this understanding of God in the context of our postmodern culture driven under the logic of consumption and information technology, which drives a new form of cultural mysticism. In this brave new world, the importance of church reflecting the Trinitarian nature of God as 'mystical communion or community' becomes an imperative. Finally, I explore the difficult challenge of building community in a culture which is loosing its interpersonal skills to the cult of the individual.

So it should be a good read!!

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4 comments:

Kerry Dawkins said...

Ian this looks great, I will get on with ordering a copy.

Linda Schwab said...

Congratulations, Ian!
I hope to order this soon.
Would love to see you when you're over this way but so far nothing is close enough. Let me know, please, if the Buffalo event comes back on the schedule...or another one in New York state.

Just wanted to let you know that a couple of weeks ago I went up to Billy Hughes' church (the pastor from N Ireland who was at your talks and had "old home week" with Aaron) and had a very good session with his cell groups talking about the emerging church. They are really fired up & quite savvy. Have also been getting together with Christian Misciagna (pastor in Syracuse) to talk about a network plant in the universities there.

So I think of you often and the good work you did here on your first tour continues to bear fruit.
Margaret also says "hi"

Linda

Danielle Welch said...

Congratulations Ian - will look forward to reading it (my copy's on order ;-))

Ian said...

Linda

I am so sorry but my lovely computer has removed your email address. There is a gig happening on Monday 9th June In Jamestown NY in the afternoon and evening....

If you could send me an email, that would be great sorry Ian