A Plea for Embodied Spirituality: The Role of the Body in Religion

by Fraser N Watts

The body is crucial to religious life, but there has been little practical attention to how to make a helpful reality of this fact. Strong forms of philosophical dualism have been widely abandoned by post-war theologians in favour of a more integrated view of human nature, but guidance on the role of the body in Christian spirituality remains fragmentary.Focusing particularly on drawing out practical implications for religious life and ministry, this book will survey the many ways in which the body plays an important role in religions and spiritual life, drawing on scientific research, theology and philosophy.

230 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2021

Reviews

[Jeff Kuhn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first 108 pages as it relates to my current research project. A good reminder of the embodied nature of faith and the power of movement, liturgy, and ritual to embed our relationship with God deeply in our lives.