A valuable contribution to the literature of theology and ethics, combining in a fascinating way biblical. The silent cry quotes showing of 34 the story of the good samaritan luke 1o can he interpreted mystically in such a way that the question of the knowledge of god becomes its focus. Soelle s magnum opus, the silent cry joins deep religious knowledge and wisdom with passion for social justice in a work destined to be a classic of religious literature. Exploring the religious impulse known as mysticism the silent cry at the heart of all the worlds religions. But soelle believes it has never been more important than in this age of materialism and. Mysticism and resistance, by dorothee soelle and wait to be yours. Mysticism and resistance by soelle, dorothee 01 may 2001. The history of mysticism is a history of the love for god, writes soelle.
Dorothee steffenskysolle nee nipperdey, 19292003, known as dorothee solle, was a german liberation theologian who coined the term christofascism. A unique synthesis of mysticism, activism and feminism which still resonates in a world thats filled with both beauty and injustice. The silent cry by soelle, dorothee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the silent cry. Dorothee soelle s the silent cry appeared shortly before her death, and its a fitting swansong for a theologian who spent her entire life exploring and living the intersections between action and contemplation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. She uses illustrative material from the mystical sensibilities of c. Soelle, dorothee, dorothee soelle, barbara rumscheidt, martin rumscheidt. The silent cry helped me as an activist, grown weary with the endless spiritualising of christianity to see that a spirituality that connects with human liberation is not only possible but an essential tool to long term activism. In part one of the silent cry, she maps some of the universal elements of mysticism including union with god, ecstasy, yearning, wonderment, and the language of silence and paradox.
In this highly provocative book, soelle sets about awakening the souls, exciting the minds and inciting ethical response on. The priest and the levite, who walk past the man who fell among robbers and was seriously hurt, are pious godfearing persons. She gave countless talks and never missed an opportunity for lively theological discussion. Perhaps, as dorothee soelle points out, in fact, introduction is not the right word, for this is above all an invitation to share her enthusiasm for theology, her delight in the beauty and the power of religious and theological language and the themes it expresses. Mysticism and resistance kindle edition by soelle, dorothee, dorothee soelle, barbara rumscheidt, martin rumscheidt. Go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas. Frederic and mary ann brussat, the lutheran july 2001 excerpts excerpt from the introduction why, when gods world is. Although themes and ideas in her earlier books also appear in the silent cry, in this work she seeks with renewed vigor to erase the unnecessary distinction between a mystical internal and a political external 3. By dorothee soelle, barbara rumscheidt, martin rumscheidt. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Although themes and ideas in her earlier books also appear in the silent cry. In a biography of soelle, renate wind describes her as a religious provocateur. Mysticism and resistance, by dorothee soelle information that our company offer, you may not be so baffled to be below and also to be member.
Instead, it is a crazy mysticism of becoming empty that reduces the real misery of the poor and diminishes ones own slavery. Exploring the religious impulse known as mysticism the silent cry. Soelle sees mysticism as the silent cry at the heart of all authentic spirituality. One rarely hears that this process can be truly experienced only when such love, like. Mysticism and resistance by soelle, dorothee 01 may 2001 by isbn. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. One rarely hears that this process can be truly experienced only when such love, like every genuine love, is mutual.
At best, what protestant theology and preaching articulate in what they designate as gospel can be summed up as follows. Dorothee soelle s the silent cry is a watershed theological work on the link between mysticism and political action. Mysticism and resistance by dorothee soelle, barbara rumscheidt, martin rumscheidt. Exploring the religious impulse known as mysticism the silent cry at the heart of all the worlds. Dorothee solle has 61 books on goodreads with 7078 ratings. Dorothee solles most popular book is the silent cry.
Mysticism and resistance by dorothee soelle 2001 paperback by isbn. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This is a very intense book that should set the heart on fire for mystical prayer and. The basis of spiritual renewal is not the guilt feelings that frequently arise in sensitized individuals in rich industrial societies. At best, what protestant theology and preaching articulate. Although themes and ideas in her earlier books also appear in the silent cry, in this work she. He said that gave him the time and space to really think about and to digest what the book has to say to him.
Dorthee soelle begins her interrogation of modern culture with the following question from the poet mystic rumi, why, when gods world is so big, did you fall asleep in. Jurgen moltmann, professor of systematic theology at the university of tubingenm, germanysanford lakoff dorothee soelle s theology, summed up in the silent cry, brings together personal and social change in a way reminiscent of the lives of the saints. Religion in the third millenium, soelle argues, will either be mystical or it will be dead. Mysticism, in the sense of a longing for god, has been present in all times, cultures, and religions. Mysticism and resistance dorothee soelle, barbara rumscheidt, martin rumscheidt on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dorothee soelle is an iconoclast from personality to page and back again.
A sturdy, ecumenical, crosscultural, and multireligious perspective on the intertwining of mysticism and political action. But soelle believes it has never been more important than. Frederic and mary ann brussat, the lutheran july 2001. Dorothee soelle, dorothee soelle, barbara rumscheidt, martin rumscheidt. Here is a passage on the spiritual practice of beauty the hard task of simplifying our lives and cutting away all. The story of the good samaritan luke 1o can he interpreted mystically in such a way that the question of the knowledge of god becomes its focus. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Read the fulltext online edition of the silent cry. This book ranges accros time and continents to draw on mysticism that, while. The silent cry pb by soelle, dorothee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mysticism and resistance 2001 at best, what protestant theology and preaching articulate in what they designate as gospel can be summed up as follows.
But soelle believes it has never been more important than in this age of materialism and fundamentalism. Silent cry by dorothee soelle paperback dorothee soelle on. Mysticism and resistance by soelle, dorothee 2004 paperback. Dorothee soelle 1929 2003 was a german liberation theologian.