Towards an Incarnational Spiritual Culture - Hardcover

by Gordon E. Carkner (Author), Iain Provan (Foreword by)

Rooted in the robust discourse of eminent Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor (A Secular Age), this book takes the reader on a journey of deep reflection and discovery. Many things in today's culture misdirect, seduce, and confuse younger generations, when they actually need wise mentors with integrity. The discussion clarifies some of the core issues at stake in the late modern identity quest. In the process, it unpacks some of the most profound implications of the miraculous incarnation for personal flourishing. The author introduces us to the power of dialogue with both divine and human interlocutors. We are brought around the table for mutual engagement, while receiving a compelling vision for life. The discussion is deeply embedded in a rich understanding of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. The effect is to spark a lively faith-and-culture investigation. The crucial question we are left with is this: Do we intend to be our own gods in some gnostic permutation--to invent ourselves from the ground up according to our own individual design? Or, should we investigate a relationship with God and agape love that can be life-transforming, freeing, and anchoring? Which direction will lead to a grounded, resilient identity?

Author Biography

Gordon E. Carkner is a meta-educator with postgraduate students and faculty at the University of British Columbia, promoting faith-and-culture dialogue and offering thought-provoking YouTube webinars. He is chairperson of the prestigious lecture series "The Graduate and Faculty Christian Forum." He holds an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a PhD in philosophical theology from University of Wales. He is the author of The Great Escape from Nihilism.