Finding the Language of Grace

Name: Finding the Language of Grace
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SKU: 9781399402712
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Rediscovering Transcendence

By Christopher Jamison

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Finding the Language of Grace: Rediscovering Transcendence by Christopher Jamison explores how grace—transcendent experiences often hard to express in our busy modern culture—can be rediscovered through various forms of communication. Drawing on a broad range of writings including medieval legends, Japanese literature, Spanish mysticism, and contemporary novels, Jamison illuminates how listening, speaking, reading, and writing can become channels of grace. The book offers fresh perspectives on healing loneliness and mistrust, addressing social and political upheaval by revitalising the language of grace today.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for readers interested in religion, spirituality, and literature who seek a deeper understanding of grace and its role in contemporary life. Suitable for those looking for thoughtful and accessible reflections on faith, communication, and social healing.

Finding the Language of Grace considers the force of grace in our lives, in our souls and in our minds.

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Well known for his appearances on TV and radio, as well as for his books Finding Sanctuary and Finding Happiness, Christopher Jamison once again shows his ability to communicate spiritual insights in an accessible way.

Finding the Language of Grace: Rediscovering Transcendence focuses on the transcendent experiences of grace that we struggle to talk about in today’s very business-like culture. Abbot Christopher shows how the ways we listen and speak, read and write can all be channels of grace. This is illustrated through books as diverse as the medieval legend of the Holy Grail, Silence by Japanese writer Shusaku Endo, the writings of Spanish mystics and the novels of Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson.

The power and the pain of grace resonate throughout the book, offering a new perspective on healing the loneliness and mistrust experienced by many, as well as on the turbulence and political extremes of today’s world. How do we restore trust? How can we listen well? What is the right way to read the signs of the times? And how can we revitalise the language of grace in our day?

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Praised for its accessibility and emotional intelligence, this book is noted by Timothy Radcliffe OP for brilliantly demonstrating how literature opens up a language of grace. Baroness Sheila Hollins calls it a tender and intellectually sound work, while Benedict Plimmer highlights its gentle style and practical guidance for understanding grace and related virtues. Publishers Weekly describes it as offering worthwhile insights, and Church Times finds it inspiring and energising.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399402712

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Dom Christopher Jamison OSB is Australian by birth but moved to England as a child. After graduating from Oxford, he joined the Benedictine community at Worth and later became Abbot. He currently serves as Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation and is much in demand as a speaker and broadcaster.