May 8, 2022 · So why , of all the spiritual and philosophical riches in scripture, would this be the book that the mystics and other God-seekers turn to, again and again? May 8, 2022 · So why , of all the spiritual and philosophical riches in scripture, would this be the book that the mystics and other God-seekers turn to, again and again? Winterson herself has commented upon the considerable influence that Scripture has upon her imagination and this novel bears up her claim in the profusion of allusions it makes to Christian texts and practices. Winterson herself has commented upon the considerable influence that Scripture has upon her imagination and this novel bears up her claim in the profusion of allusions it makes to Christian texts and practices. Drawing attention to the example of inner healing in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and of racial joining in the Azusa Street Revival, this paper explores the social implications of the erotic in Christian spirituality. Drawing attention to the example of inner healing in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and of racial joining in the Azusa Street Revival, this paper explores the social implications of the erotic in Christian spirituality. In chapter five, I evaluate Sarah Coakley’s notion of the mystical as a contemplative matrix of eros, and in chapter six, I evaluate Catherine Keller’s notion of the mystical as attunement to the mystery of erotic relationality. In chapter five, I evaluate Sarah Coakley’s notion of the mystical as a contemplative matrix of eros, and in chapter six, I evaluate Catherine Keller’s notion of the mystical as attunement to the mystery of erotic relationality. Jul 10, 2024 · Today, as promised in last week’s post, I’m talking about a rather interesting subject: the portrayal of sexual subjects in Christian romance. And specifically, do we need to talk about it? Aug 5, 2025 · Today’s Christian romance novels tackle current issues while staying rooted in faith. And specifically, do we need to talk about it? Mar 12, 2012 · Ever growing in sales and popularity, Christian romances tell tales … Aug 17, 2025 · A significant portion of today's Christian fiction market focuses primarily on providing 'clean' alternatives to mainstream fiction. These works avoid explicit content like profanity, graphic … May 8, 2022 · So why, of all the spiritual and philosophical riches in scripture, would this be the book that the mystics and other God-seekers turn to, again and again? Jan 7, 2025 · The bottom line is, what Christian readers want, especially the sub-genre of Christian romance, is a well-written story that presents characters ….