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An interdisciplinary anthology of essays exploring the concept of liminality and its fruitful application across a wide range of contemporary subjects.
Neither Here nor There: The Many Voices of Liminality draws together the expertise, experience, and insights of a coterie of authors, all of whom relate the core concepts of liminality to their unique contexts. The experience of and inquiry into liminal phenomena have developed into a distinct discipline of study which now crosses and informs many areas of thought, including anthropology, sociology, theology, psychology, literature and education. New vistas of interdisciplinary study have opened as a result of sharing the common language and symbol system of liminality.
This anthology reflects the current resurgence of liminality and provides a critical source book ideal for individual reflection, study groups, classes and seminars. From the inner workings of spiritual life to large social transformations, liminality now provides a powerful interpretive tool and effective method for spiritual direction, teaching and leadership.
Neither Here nor There: The Many Voices of Liminality draws together the expertise, experience, and insights of a coterie of authors, all of whom relate the core concepts of liminality to their unique contexts. The experience of and inquiry into liminal phenomena have developed into a distinct discipline of study which now crosses and informs many areas of thought, including anthropology, sociology, theology, psychology, literature and education. New vistas of interdisciplinary study have opened as a result of sharing the common language and symbol system of liminality.
This anthology reflects the current resurgence of liminality and provides a critical source book ideal for individual reflection, study groups, classes and seminars. From the inner workings of spiritual life to large social transformations, liminality now provides a powerful interpretive tool and effective method for spiritual direction, teaching and leadership.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 269
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
28 February 2019
Trim Size: 9.21 X 6.14 in
ISBN: 9780718895433
Format: Paperback
Neither Here Nor There: The Many Voices of Liminality is an informed, interesting, and unique collection on the increasingly popular subject of liminality. Its multitude of contributors - the 'many voices' of this work - come from numerous different walks of life and all have different stories to tell. Carson's edited work intriguingly weaves together the academic and the personal in this rich and diverse tapestry of all things liminal.
— Dr Elizabeth Parker, University of West London
This book rides the line between scholarship and poetry, memoir and psychology, anthropology and theology. And that, of course, makes its point. Easy dualisms are neat and clean: everything is day or night, right or wrong, us or them, in or out. Reality, like this book, transgresses, transcends, and includes. Timothy Carson has brought together an amazing array of diverse writers of uncommon skill to transport readers to a place they may never have been before, a space between familiar spaces and beyond the dualist mind.
— Brian D. McLaren, author, speaker and activist
Neither Here nor There is an ambitious text that effectively attempts to guide the reader into the 'betwixt and between', introducing liminality to a new generation of scholars, writers and artists. It is immensely successful as a guide, explaining and expanding on liminality by way of an impressive array of perspectives from a refreshingly diverse group of contributors...The essays are superb in both breadth and scope, masterfully arranged by editor Timothy Carson...Neither Here nor There is a joy to read... Undoubtedly, this text will become key to future studies of liminality. It is highly recommended for all who are interested in liminality and practical theology.
— Jonathan Best
Carson offers an impressive range of accessible, eclectic, entertaining, and informative meditations on liminality. Neither Here nor There presents reflections on liminality in remarkably accessible and practical ways. It is a useful resource for individuals or small groups keen to explore spirituality, and personal and social transitions.
— Gladys Ganiel
— Dr Elizabeth Parker, University of West London
This book rides the line between scholarship and poetry, memoir and psychology, anthropology and theology. And that, of course, makes its point. Easy dualisms are neat and clean: everything is day or night, right or wrong, us or them, in or out. Reality, like this book, transgresses, transcends, and includes. Timothy Carson has brought together an amazing array of diverse writers of uncommon skill to transport readers to a place they may never have been before, a space between familiar spaces and beyond the dualist mind.
— Brian D. McLaren, author, speaker and activist
Neither Here nor There is an ambitious text that effectively attempts to guide the reader into the 'betwixt and between', introducing liminality to a new generation of scholars, writers and artists. It is immensely successful as a guide, explaining and expanding on liminality by way of an impressive array of perspectives from a refreshingly diverse group of contributors...The essays are superb in both breadth and scope, masterfully arranged by editor Timothy Carson...Neither Here nor There is a joy to read... Undoubtedly, this text will become key to future studies of liminality. It is highly recommended for all who are interested in liminality and practical theology.
— Jonathan Best
Carson offers an impressive range of accessible, eclectic, entertaining, and informative meditations on liminality. Neither Here nor There presents reflections on liminality in remarkably accessible and practical ways. It is a useful resource for individuals or small groups keen to explore spirituality, and personal and social transitions.
— Gladys Ganiel
Foreword Barbara Brown Taylor
Introduction Timothy Carson
1. Neither Here nor There Timothy Carson
2. The Place Between Padraig O' Tuama
3. Where Heaven Caresses Earth Elena Huegel
4. Pilgrims, Thresholds and Camino Kristine Culp
5. Ye Shall be Changed Joshua Boettiger
6. Hope in the Dark Passage Michelle Trebilcock
7. The Two Liminalities of War Kate Hendricks Thomas
8. Out of the Whirlwind Jill Cameron Michel
9. Adoption and Cross-Cultural Parenting Colleen Warner Colaner
10. Climate Change and Desert Spirituality Timothy Robinson
11. Falling Down the Rabbit Hole Nicole Conner
12. Intersections, Kairos and Cyborgs Adam Pryor
13. Inside the Russian Nesting Doll Debra Jarvis
14. Post-Apartheid South Africa and Ubuntu John Eliastam
15. Gender Benders and Communitas Michelle Dietert and Dianne Dentice
16. Three Spaces and an Excursus Kenneth Krushel
Conclusion Timothy Carson
Contributors
Index
Introduction Timothy Carson
1. Neither Here nor There Timothy Carson
2. The Place Between Padraig O' Tuama
3. Where Heaven Caresses Earth Elena Huegel
4. Pilgrims, Thresholds and Camino Kristine Culp
5. Ye Shall be Changed Joshua Boettiger
6. Hope in the Dark Passage Michelle Trebilcock
7. The Two Liminalities of War Kate Hendricks Thomas
8. Out of the Whirlwind Jill Cameron Michel
9. Adoption and Cross-Cultural Parenting Colleen Warner Colaner
10. Climate Change and Desert Spirituality Timothy Robinson
11. Falling Down the Rabbit Hole Nicole Conner
12. Intersections, Kairos and Cyborgs Adam Pryor
13. Inside the Russian Nesting Doll Debra Jarvis
14. Post-Apartheid South Africa and Ubuntu John Eliastam
15. Gender Benders and Communitas Michelle Dietert and Dianne Dentice
16. Three Spaces and an Excursus Kenneth Krushel
Conclusion Timothy Carson
Contributors
Index