Circles and the Cross
Circles and the Cross by Loren Wilkinson, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on August 21, 2023, is a thought-provoking exploration of two profound mysteries: the existence of the cosmos and the nature of consciousness. This edition spans 354 pages and is presented in English. The book invites readers to reflect on why there is something rather than nothing and what it means to be a conscious being, framing these inquiries within the broader context of religion, art, and science.
In this work, Wilkinson delves into how the cross of Christ serves as a lens through which to understand these mysteries. He discusses the implications of this perspective on various aspects of human culture, including the environmental movement and the interplay between evolution and creation. Drawing from his extensive experience in teaching and writing, Wilkinson encourages readers to engage with these themes, offering insights that aim to illuminate the complexities of our existence and provide hope in challenging times.
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Circles and the Cross is an invitation to explore two mysteries. One is the miracle of the cosmos: why is there something and not nothing? The other is the miracle of consciousness: why should this collection of stardust be an I and not just an it? Our basic response to those mysteries is wonder, and from wonder have grown the three great trees of human culture: religion, art, and science. This exploration is undertaken in the light of a third mystery: the cross of Christ is the clearest picture we have of the triune Creator of both cosmos and consciousness. That self-emptying of the Creator out of love for the creation helps us understand the pleasures, paradoxes, and pains of science; it helps us understand how “evolution” can be another name for creation; it casts light on the Enlightenment and Romanticism. In particular, it illuminates the environmental movement: an ethic in search of a religion. Loren Wilkinson, drawing on fifty years of teaching and writing about our relationship to creation, invites you to join this journey into understanding how the cross of Christ sheds light on the mysteries that surround us–and gives us hope in a difficult age.
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