{"title":"Catherine L. Albanese","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by Catherine L. Albanese delve into the rich tapestry of \u003cstrong\u003ereligion and spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring the intricate connections between belief systems and cultural expression. Her writing offers thoughtful insights into the ways spirituality shapes human experience and the search for meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a nuanced examination of spiritual traditions, often presented with a scholarly yet accessible approach. Albanese’s books invite reflection on the diverse ways individuals and communities find delight and purpose through faith and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-delight-makers-by-catherine-l-albanese-9780226823546","title":"The Delight Makers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ambitious history of desire in American religion across over three centuries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pursuit of happiness weaves disparate strands of American religious history together. In \u003cem\u003eThe Delight Makers\u003c\/em\u003e, Catherine L. Albanese unravels a theology of desire tying Jonathan Edwards to Ralph Waldo Emerson to the religiously unaffiliated today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs others emphasize redemptive suffering, this tradition stresses the “metaphysical” connection between natural beauty and spiritual fulfilment. In the earth’s abundance, these thinkers see an expansive God intent on fulfilling human desire through prosperity, health, and sexual freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough careful readings of Cotton Mather, Andrew Jackson Davis, William James, Esther Hicks, and more, Albanese reveals how a theology of delight evolved alongside political overtures to natural law and individual liberty in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471742550252,"sku":"9780226823546","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226823546-the-delight-makers.jpg?v=1775252248"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/catherine-l-albanese.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}