William Johnston Knihy

Čtenáře se zájmem o východní mystiku a mezináboženský dialog osloví tato kniha dopisů W. Johnstona jeho přátelům z různých koutů světa. Tato korespondence zve k novému niternému vnímání Boha, k objevení nové mystiky, jež je vyjádřena současným jazykem a ovlivněna moudrostí východních náboženství. Kromě jiného se autor dotýká témat jako kontemplativní život pro lidi v manželství, láska a intimita, modlitba a probuzení, hnutí New Age, otázka misií, alternativy nenásilí.

"Haunting color photographs and evocative essays document a decade-long collaboration between performance artist Eiko Otake and photographer and historian William Johnston, who have visited the surreal, irradiated landscapes of post-nuclear meltdown Fukushima, Japan"--

From the earliest centuries there has existed a Christian theology of mysticism, defining the state which Bernard Lonergan called a "being in love with God." St. John of the Cross wrote such a theology for the sixteenth century, calling it "the science of love." Now, William Johnston, one of the great spiritual writers of our time, attempts to do the same for the twenty-first century.

NIMBY the Clown is a take about progress, community, and overcoming your greatest fears. NIMBY the Clown loves his town and doesn't want it to change; but all of the stores are closing and his friends want to move away! Will NIMBY be able to change his beliefs and allow his community to grow?

The book draws parallels between the experiences of the Hebrew people in the wilderness and the challenges faced by modern Christians who may stray from their faith. It explores themes of guidance, perseverance, and redemption, emphasizing how the lessons from the Hebrews' journey to the promised land can resonate with contemporary believers. Through this comparison, it encourages reflection on personal faith journeys and the importance of returning to one's spiritual path.