Who Are We? Henri Nouwen on Our Chri..., Henri Nouwen
Who Are We? Henri Nouwen on Our Chri..., Henri Nouwen
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Who Are We?: Henri Nouwen on Our Christian Identity

Author: Henri Nouwen

Narrator: Henri Nouwen

Unabridged: 1 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Learn25

Published: 01/20/2017


Synopsis

Join one of the 20th century''s most inspiring spiritual writers on a journey of self-discovery.

Society teaches us to define ourselves by the things we have: belongings, education, experiences. Our inner worth depends on our surroundings, and, as the Gospels say, we "belong to the world."

Spiritual master Henri Nouwen teaches you how to move beyond such traps and achieve a deeper sense of self. Nouwen draws upon his own experience of leaving a Harvard professorship to work with the disabled. His talks will inspire you with their combination of spiritual reflection, humor, and profound insight.

You will begin by looking at your own obstacles, for as Nouwen says, "Only when you are willing to recognize your darkness can you really receive the light." In the second half of this series, you will reflect upon spiritual communion and what it means to be "taken, blessed, broken, and given." You will transform your brokenness into blessedness, discovering how your life is meant to be a gift to the world.

By entering fully into Christ''s love, you will bear the gifts of the Spirit. Let Nouwen''s talks lead you back to God''s arms.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

About Henri Nouwen

Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932-1996) was the author of With Open Hands, Reaching Out, The Wounded Healer, Making All Things New, and many other bestsellers. He was the senior pastor of L’Arche Daybreak in Toronto, Canada, a community where men and women with mental disabilities and their assistants create a home for one another.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nick on May 19, 2022

Served as a good introduction to philosophical outlooks on human nature through the ages. The writing was simple and easy to grasp, but made sure to introduce the essential major topics. Would really like a section on feminist anthropology, based on the rise of varied gender philosophies and how it......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on February 26, 2009

A decent survey of philosophies of human nature. I would have preferred a more objective survey with less of the author's "I" sprinkled into chapters he felt more strongly about. Also the repetition of certain quotes reminded me at several points that the author may have several leanings in what I w......more

Goodreads review by Johnesha on November 03, 2012

Pojman excellently captures the ideas behind several philosophical ideas in this book. It is well written, well structured and easy enough to follow and understand without undermining the philosophers or their theories.......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on December 05, 2020

Great survey......more

Goodreads review by Oona on December 11, 2022

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