Sense of the Possible: An Introduction to Theology and Imagination

by L. Callid Keefe-Perry, Heather Walton (Contributor)

Sense of the Possible is for those interested in learning about the intersection of Christian theology and imagination. Written from the assumption that imagination is deeply connected to the Christian work for liberation and human flourishing, this book is an energizing introduction to the ways in which theologians have thought about the powerful human capacity to envision a future that has not yet come. Containing perspectives from scripture, theology, philosophy, and congregational studies, this text is an excellent way to explore how it is that imagination can be part of a faithful Christian life. Each chapter comes with recommended readings and discussion questions that can be used in churches or classrooms.

278 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2023

Reviews

[Justin Bailey]

"...part of the reason I wrote this book is because I wanted an affordable and current resource that provided access to the work that has been done thus far regarding theology and imagination. I couldn't find a book out there that accomplished that, so I felt like I should work on making one myself."

My blurb: Amidst the wonderful resurgence of interest in theology and the arts, we may be tempted to think that the imagination is the province of poets, painters, and other professional “creatives.” But Callid-Keefe Perry shows how all of us are called to nurture imagination: interpreting the world, inhabiting possibility, even encountering the divine. Accessibly distilling the wisdom of many voices with analytic clarity and pastoral skill, he offers a discerning account of how our hearts can be captivated and liberated.