The Search for Spirituality: Our Global Quest for a Spiritual Life

by Ursula King

Full of vision, hope, and inspiration, this profound and passionate manifesto provides a fascinating overview of the incredibly rich and diverse spiritual landscapes of the world—feeding a deep longing for a life of wholeness and meaning and a society of greater peace and justice. Drawing from a wide variety of faiths and secular traditions, this book looks at cultural diversity and religious pluralism; clarifies the meaning of spirituality in different languages, faiths, and societies; and shows how numerous new approaches to spirituality have emerged. Also explored are the spiritual dimensions of nature, science, and technology; the transcending experiences of art and spirit; and the powerful expressions of ecological spirituality found around the world. New insights are provided that highlight the major differences that exist between spiritualities while also pointing out the various parallels and points of convergence.

Genres: Nonfiction

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very dry

[Glenda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Took a lot of willpower to keep going through this book. I fear worst is yet to come however, as now I have to write a 2750 word paper on it!

[Ephrem Arcement · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ursula King views the subject of spirituality through a wide scope ("Global Quest") and focuses her considerations squarely on the present life-situation. Not an exclusively Christian orientation, King is interested in exploring how the common spiritual impulse is revealing itself in its myriad manifestations today. Hence,chapters are given to "Spirituality in a Global World" and "Spirituality and Interfaith Dialogue." Chapters on spirituality as it relates to education and health, gender, nature and science, and the arts and the planet are also treated--all with great sensitivity and understanding. A wonderful bibliography with individual book descriptions makes this little book a treasure trove for further study.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read to close out the year. Ursula King offers much hope for this world of ours. I especially love one of her closing thoughts - that we need pneumatophores (metaphorically meaning nodes of thoughts, transformative, empowering ideas, and inspirations that can serve as bearers of spirit and new life for the human community). As we enter into the new year, 2017, may we all strive to put forth as many pneumatophores as we can. Let us exercise our creativity and ingenuity. Let us care for one another and all of creation. And let us LOVE!