Vision Mental Imagery and the Christian Life

<p>This book uniquely explores how the notion of vision is presented in modern science and the Bible and how it can be applied to contemporary Christian contexts. The word vision our ability to see has been described by an increasing body of scholarship in the social sciences as our capacity for mental imagery and imagination. As such this unique cognitive capability has been utilised in many fields for a variety of purposes from arts and psychotherapy to politics and business management and even for performance enhancement in sports.</p><p></p><p>The current book argues that a better understanding of vision can have far-reaching practical implications for Christian life and ministry by helping people to align themselves with God’s specific purposes. After a theoretical overview that integrates scientific and theological insights the final chapters present a variety of strategies that can help believers to discern God’s call through the use of mental imagery and then to develop and cultivate the perceived vision. </p><p></p><p>The book examines the scientific and biblical principles of vision in a comprehensive manner with a special emphasis on the practical implications of the issue. As such it will be of great interest to scholars of Theology Biblical Studies and Church Growth/Leadership as well as Organisational Behaviour Business Management and Psychology.</p>