Sallie McFague TeSelle Knihy

For decades, Sallie McFague lent her voice and her theological imagination to addressing and advocating for the most important issues of our time. In doing so, she influenced an entire generation and empowered countless people in their efforts to put religion in the service of meeting human needs in difficult times. In this final book, finished in the year before her death in 2019, McFague summarizes the work of a lifetime with a clear call to live in "such a way that all might flourish." The way, she argues, is the "kenotic interpretation of the odd arrangement whereby in order to gain your life, you must lose it. The way of the cross is total self-emptying so that one can receive life, real life, and then pass this life on." A masterful and life-giving summing-up of a theology that makes a profound difference for us, our communities, and our planet.

Focusing on the theme of restraint, the author emphasizes the importance of religious communities in promoting environmental advocacy and humane living in a consumption-driven society. The book urges readers to recognize their role in fostering a sustainable future and encourages a shift towards more mindful practices that benefit both the earth and humanity.

The book explores the significance of narrative and story in theology, arguing that Jesus, as the embodiment of God's parable, along with His parables, reflects a cohesive structure that links language, belief, and life. It emphasizes how these narratives shape religious thought and understanding, providing profound insights into the relationship between faith and storytelling.

Exploring the balance between immanence and transcendence, this work by Sallie McFague expands on her previous ideas of God as mother, lover, and friend. Recognizing the need for a more nuanced understanding of God's transcendence, she offers new perspectives that integrate these concepts. The book aims to provide a deeper theological framework that harmonizes both aspects of the divine, encouraging readers to rethink traditional Christian doctrines in a more relatable and accessible manner.

Award-winning theologian Sallie McFague here develops a striking and novel vision of the universe, one that takes seriously and radically both contemporary science and the incarnational commitments of the Christian tradition.

The book emphasizes theology as an essential ethical responsibility for Christians, encouraging them to evaluate their personal beliefs within the broader Christian tradition and the pressing needs of the world. McFague guides readers in articulating their individual religious narratives, which fosters contextual analysis and the development of theological concepts, ultimately enriching their Christian practices.

A leading theologian's analysis of the root problems behind climate change * Proposes a relational, eco-friendly notion of what it is to be human

". . . a liberating book about a liberating theological approach."--Christianity and Crisis" Metaphorical Theology is a brilliant piece of writing which will make an important contribution both to new thinking on he nature of religious language and also to the dialogue between Christianity and Feminist Theology."--Rosemary Radford RuetherGarrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary"The great virtue of Professor McFague's book is that it tackles [some] crucial problems in an extremely perceptive and creative way . . . .All in all it is a most timely book both for the theological and for the church at large."--Maurice WilesRegius Professor of DivinityChrist Church, Oxford University

Focusing on nature as the central aspect of spiritual connection, the author presents a Christian spirituality that emphasizes the sacredness of all life. Drawing from her experiences as a former dean at Vanderbilt University's Divinity School, she employs vivid imagery and personal anecdotes to make her ideas accessible. McFague invites readers to recognize the divine in the natural world, encouraging a deeper understanding of creation as a reflection of God's image.