Natural Spirituality Thomas Merton and Christian Renewal

Kenneth Bragan has previously written a psychological study of the life of Thomas Merton as well as a book stressing the importance of Mertons spirituality.In this new book he uses neuroscience to place Mertons spirituality in the context of natural spirituality and uses this as a way of opening a door to Christian renewal. He writes Neuroscience may be offering a new and revitalizing understanding of the basis of Christian faith particularly belief in the healing power of the risen Christ.He starts the book by examining the division currently occurring between belief-based faith and faith that is predominantly experience-based as exemplified by two recently published books. He then gives portraits of two of the great Christians of the last century - Bonhoeffer and Merton - who demonstrate how different ways of experiencing God can be equally effective.Finally he attempts to define a New Direction.Per Charles Ashers 5-Star Amazon Review of Bragans previous book: The Rising Importance of Thomas Mertons Spiritual Legacy is a powerful and compelling meditation on 21st-century spirituality and mysticism ... Mr. Bragans study excels in its comprehensiveness and insight ... For those looking for either a primer on modern spirituality or a guide for their own journey this is certainly the book for you.Publishers website: http: //