This book is on a subject of great importance in a world of great suffering. particularly during the season of Lent. We will be reading a very interesting book by one of our member’s cousin, a Professor of Theology.
Spirit and Trauma: A Theology of Remaining by Shelly Rambo
Synopsis: Rambo draws on contemporary studies in trauma to rethink a central claim of the Christian faith: that new life arises from death. Reexamining the narrative of the death and resurrection of Jesus from the middle day-liturgically named as Holy Saturday-she seeks a theology that addresses the experience of living in the aftermath of trauma. Through a reinterpretation of “remaining” in the Gospel of John, she proposes a new theology of the Spirit that challenges traditional conceptions of redemption. Offered, in its place, is a vision of the Spirit’s witness from within the depths of human suffering to the persistence of divine love.
Shelly L. Rambo is Assistant Professor of Theology at Boston University School of Theology.
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Just wanted to confirm that we are reading this book in both April and May? Unfortunately, I just realized that i am out of town on April 9 and my son is getting married the weekend of our May read. The Rambo book is really thought-provoking and quite a challenge, given its almost purely academic nature, but will be great fodder for discussion. I’m very sorry to miss it. I do hope you will leave comments so I can be involved from afar.
By: Adrianna Carr on March 27, 2011
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