Sacred Nature

Name: Sacred Nature
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9781529114799
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How we can recover our bond with the natural world

By Karen Armstrong

3.7

( 1,585 ratings, 243 reviews)

Summary

Karen Armstrong's Sacred Nature explores the interconnectedness of human beings and the natural world, drawing on various religious and spiritual traditions. Armstrong delves into how a sacred approach to nature can help address contemporary ecological crises, offering insights and reflections on finding deeper meaning and connection with the world around us.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of spirituality and the natural world. It offers a profound exploration of how reconnecting with nature can inspire a sense of the sacred and enhance our understanding of the divine.

Sacred Nature

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An urgent manifesto and a practical guide on how to rekindle our spiritual bond with nature, drawing on the wisdom of the world's religious traditions.

In this hugely powerful book, Karen Armstrong argues that it isn't enough to change our behaviour to avert environmental catastrophe; we must rekindle our spiritual bond with the natural world. From gratitude and compassion to sacrifice and non-violence, Armstrong draws themes from the world's religious traditions to offer practical steps to reconnect you with nature.

Speaking to anyone interested in our relationship with nature, worried about environmental destruction, or searching for new actions to save our planet, Sacred Nature will uncover the most profound connections between humans and the natural world.

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Sacred Nature by Karen Armstrong is highly praised for its exploration of the sacredness of nature, combining timeless wisdom and deep humanity. It offers a profound and personal perspective on climate change, urging a shift in hearts and minds to revere our planet. Armstrong is celebrated for her intelligence and commentary on religion, delivering a warm and witty challenge to think differently about nature and spirituality. The book is accessible and suggests that a broader religious outlook may foster a more caring attitude towards the environment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529114799

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Karen Armstrong is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs. She spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun, but left her teaching order in 1969 to read English at St Anne's College, Oxford. In 1982, she became a full time writer and broadcaster. She is a best-selling author of over 16 books. A passionate campaigner for religious liberty, Armstrong has addressed members of the United States Congress and participated in the World Economic Forum. In 2013 she recieved the British Academy's inaugural Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for improving transcultural understanding.