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Reason to Hope: Modern science, ancient wisdom and the ecological crisis

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Is hope just a feeling? Or something more powerful? In a world grappling with climate change, rampant pollution and collapsing ecosystems, hope can seem like a luxury – a temporary mood easily extinguished. We try to stay positive, but the question remains of whether there is any fundamental reason to hope. David Osborne takes us on a profound exploration that challenges superficial thinking. Merging insights from science and religion, counselling and campaigning, pastoral work and parenthood, he digs beneath the surface to examine:  • The nature of the world we are part of • Why societies and individuals act the way they do • The rich tapestry of spiritual experience and insight • How ancient Hebrew and Christian scriptures can be interpreted into our own understanding of the world and society • How their wisdom is relevant to the question of hope in the face of today’s urgent problems Hope is shown to be a substantial, energising force which can move us beyond fragile optimism. This book suggests how we can tap into the vital energy we need not just to cope but to work for change. It shows a way to move beyond despair to an empowering hope.

Table of Contents:
Contents Introduction     7 Part 1: Opening the question 1. Optimism, hope and reason     12 Part 2: Analysis 2. One, weird and wonderful: The world we are part of     22 3. Trying to make sense of people: Ten perspectives     31 4. How we know: Information, knowledge and wisdom     42 5. A sense of something more: The phenomenon of  religious experience     51 6. Forms of ancient wisdom: Myths, poems, and parables     59   Part 3: Ancient wisdom 7. Creation: Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah     68 8. God and humanity: Genesis, Psalms, Amos, Micah     75 9. God’s freedom: Exodus, Proverbs, Amos, Micah     84 10. Jesus and the reign of God: Matthew, Mark, Luke     92 11. What happened to Jesus: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts     100 Part 4: Theology 12. Talking about God: Problems and possibilities     110 13. Creation now: Cosmic art     117 14. A dynamic Trinity: Creative, expressive, active     124 15. God and us: Love and suffering     131 16. New creation: Life out of death     138 Part 5: Living 17. Wisdom and hope     150 18. Living hope     158 Sunrise: A poem     166 Suggestions for further reading     167 Thanks     176 Sources and acknowledgements     177 Notes     178

About the Author :
David Osborne is a Member of the Iona Community living in Somerset, England. He is the author of Love for the Future and The Owl and the Stereo, and has contributed to many Wild Goose anthologies.

Review :
A wonderful book! Many of us are struggling to maintain hope in these times, as our problems loom larger and our solutions seem shrunken. In Reason to Hope, David Osborne inspires readers to explore a hope that is deeper than mere optimism, so we can live positively – even in the presence of so much negativity. The book is beautifully written, and great for group study.   Brian D. McLaren Author of Life After Doom and Faith After Doubt   Facing an ecological crisis that he recognises as ‘an enormous and multi-faceted problem’, Osborne sets out to find if there is a reasonable basis for hope.  From atoms to galaxies, from Genesis to Revelation, Osborne then takes us on an impressively researched and referenced romp through science and Christian theology in his search for the evidence. His search is articulate, scholarly in detail, while accessible to anyone on a similar journey.  Katharine M. Preston Anthropologist, ecologist and theologian, New York State. Author of Field with a View.    How do we live our Hope in troubling times? What is the catalyst that transforms shared beliefs, values and norms into living Faith? Based on deep personal encounters with literature and life, David Osborne guides us on an empowering, enlightening, incarnational pilgrimage through the sacred landscapes of the natural sciences, social sciences, praise scripture and wisdom traditions to root our hope in a deeper understanding of the meaning, energy and being of God’s incarnate love for the Whole of Creation. Whether used as a study guide or as a daily meditation, Reason to Hope will be your anam cara (soul friend) as you find abundant joy in the Mystery of Living Hope. Richard A. Nisbett Anthropologist, ecologist, and environmental activist, Alabama    Weighty topics … but written in a very accessible and winsome way, imbued with David’s own deep and reflective faith.  Brett Nicholls  Accountant working with charities, Glasgow


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781804323830
  • Publisher: Wild Goose Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Wild Goose Publications
  • Height: 216 mm
  • Sub Title: Modern science, ancient wisdom and the ecological crisis
  • ISBN-10: 1804323837
  • Publisher Date: 27 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Width: 140 mm


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