Wendell Berry and the Cultivation of Life: A Readers Guide

Philip C. Kolin. University of Southern Mississippi. Wendell Berry and the Cultivation ofLife: A Reader's Guide. By J. Matthew Bonzo and Michael R. Stevens.
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In the midst of these questions, Bonzo and Stevens are explicit in acknowledging the varied possibilities for community and household. Households carry certain structures of authority, maintain various traditions and norms, and form specific virtues and character traits.

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Nevertheless, a revival of household economics is needed according to Berry. One fundamental way this is accomplished is by countering the modern ideal of separation of work and home. The writings of Wendell Berry have, and will continue to have, a widespread influence. Reading Berry with a theological lens greatly assists the church to embody the alternative and redemptive forms of life presented by Berry—arguably forms of life necessary for Christian witness.

Some issues, however, require more critical evaluation.

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Ultimately, Bonzo and Stevens themselves make a substantial contribution to the church and theology by exploring the implications and possibilities for the church and Christian life evident in the writings of Wendell Berry. Wendell Berry and the Cultivation of Life, by J. Matthew Bonzo and Michael R. Stevens Book Review Title: We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.

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By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Dispatched from the UK in 2 business days When will my order arrive? John of the Cross. Bishop of Caesarea Eusebius. Home Contact Us Help Free delivery worldwide. Wendell Berry and the Cultivation of Life: Description Wendell Berry's poetry, fiction, and essays persistently ask the question: How can we live meaningful lives in a consumer-driven, fragmented age?

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His honest search for health in the midst of disease has garnered attention and discussion in both conservative and progressive circles. Wendell Berry and the Cultivation of Life thoroughly examines Berry's main themes of community, place, and conservation. It offers an apology for the power of Berry's vision and the ways in which his account of the world resonates with the biblical narrative. Pastors, students, professors, and laity will discover in this book how to flesh out Berry's worldview and foster a culture of life in their neighborhoods, churches, and schools.

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