If youve ever shouldered a pack to get away from all so you could think, this is the book for you. With that personal experience as a background, the title of belden lane s book backpacking with the saints. So, they thought itd be a good idea to take a shortcut down through the rocks. Its most distinctive strength, a new and welcome emphasis from lane, is its inclusion of spiritual masters from diverse faith traditions. Backpacking with the saints carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. The discipline of backpacking with the saints thrusts me into that larger work of the soul. Backpacking with the saints wilderness hiking as spiritual practice book. The discipline of backpacking, lane shows, is a metaphor for a spiritual journey. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practicejumped out at me. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice kindle edition by lane, belden c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lane, 9780199927814, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Backpacking with the saints oxford university press, 2014 belden c.
Just as the trail offered revelations to the early desert christians, backpacking hones crucial spiritual skills. The wilderness, he argues, offers an enlightening approach to the texts, presenting the opportunity to explore the interior landscape and the spiritual realm of nature. Jan 01, 2014 ralph waldo emerson, henry david thoreau, and john muir are just three writers in that genre that come immediately to my mind. The great conversation is lane s multifaceted treatise on a spiritually centered environmentalism. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice oxford university press, 2014 carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. On one occasion, he and his roommate were on a descent that involved a seemingly endless series of switchbacks. Backpacking with the saints book jefferson county public. Belden c lane carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice, im tempted to begin toting a tome or two. Backpacking with the saints wilderness hiking as spiritual practice belden c.
Adoration, lane suggests, is the most appropriate human response to what we cannot explain, but have nonetheless learned to love. For companions, he has only such teachers as rumi, john of the cross, hildegard of bingen, dag. How backpacking can put you in touch with your inner saint. With that personal experience as a background, the title of belden lanes book backpacking with the saints. Louis, lifelong hiker and spiritual searcher belden c. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice lane, belden c. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice is a delightful, enriching read. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. This is a journey that many people throughout the ages have taken and one in which we can learn from if we. Mar 02, 2020 in his book backpacking with the saints, belden c. Read backpacking with the saints wilderness hiking as spiritual practice by belden c. Backpacking has as much to do with what i carry inside as with what goes into the pack. Lane goes into the woods in search of understanding as fine a synonym for self as you might find he takes help. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading backpacking with the saints.
Trails into the heart of wilderness, is due out in 2014. Lane uses hiking as a metaphor for his spiritual journey, drawing on backpacking trips that have helped him come to terms spiritually with big life changes. An enchanting narrative for christians of all denominations, backpacking with the saints is an inspiring exploration of how solitude, simplicity, and mindfulness are illuminated and encouraged by the discipline of. But after reading belden lanes backpacking with the saints. Entering the disarming silence of wilderness, neglected things rise to consciousness. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice audiobook by belden c. A captivating account of solo wilderness backpacking as a spiritual practice carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. The great conversation is lanes multifaceted treatise on a spiritually centered environmentalism. A 266 page hardback is not a book most would want to carry in their pack. Intimacy in all human relationshipsespecially with godcan occur only as vulnerability and inadequacy are owned. Backpacking with the saints is a captivating account of solo wilderness backpacking as spiritual practice. Ralph waldo emerson, henry david thoreau, and john muir are just three writers in that genre that come immediately to my mind. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice by lane, belden c.
Lane quotes author of the solace of fierce landscapes. These themes are more like principles to take on the trail. Belden lane is a presbyterian minister and professor emeritus of theological studies at saint louis university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. At the core is a belief in the power of the natural world to act as teacher. Lane embarks on solitary spiritual treks through the ozarks and across the american southwest. Belden lane shares from his hiking experiences and correlates lessons from the saints that fit with the story hes relating. Lane a captivating account of solo wilderness backpacking as a spiritual practice. Lane embarks on solitary spiritual treks through the ozarks and across the american. His interests include the relationship between geography and faith, wilderness backpacking in the ozarks, the magic of storytelling, desert spirituality, exposing students to urban poverty through. An intimate narrative of backpacking alone through the wilderness as a spiritual practice.
In this intimate and downtoearth narrative, backpacking is shown to be a spiritual practice that allows the discovery of god amidst the beauty and unexpected terrors of nature. Wilderness hiking as a spiritual practice belden c. Offers lively reflections on the great spiritual classics from a wide range of faiths, alongside vivid portraits of the natural landscape. On his solitary hikes, belden lane has as companions the great spiritual texts of the worlds religions. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice by belden c. For lane, backpacking is more than just a hike in the great outdoors. Lane, author of backpacking with the saints, talks about what draws him to wild places, what the ancient desert. His books include backpacking with the saints, the solace of fierce landscapes, and ravished by beauty. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The first part presents a survey of overarching themes.
In a series of personal anecdotes, lane pairs his own experiences in the wild with the writings of. Lane carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice kindle edition by belden c. Just as the wilderness offered revelations to the early desert christians, backpacking hones crucial spiritual skills. Carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. Wilderness hiking as spiritual practice, i will add belden c. Lane is a presbyterian theologian who teaches on a jesuit faculty at saint louis university. Lane is a presbyterian minister and professor emeritus of theological studies at saint louis university. Jan 29, 2015 backpacking with the saints by belden c. Backpacking with the saints is an inspiring exploration of how solitude.
Lane candidly shares a couple of hiking fails in californias sierra nevada mountains when he was a college student. Backpacking with the saints book contra costa county. In a series of personal anecdotes, lane pairs his own experiences in the wild with the writings of saints and sages from a wide range of religious traditions. Dec 11, 2014 belden lane shares from his hiking experiences and correlates lessons from the saints that fit with the story hes relating. His interests include the relationship between geography and faith, wilderness backpacking in the ozarks, the magic of storytelling, desert spirituality, exposing students to urban poverty through the catholic worker community, and the poetry of rumi. Its a chance to explore words that invite us more deeply into the spiritual life. I am not the first person to experience, reflect on, and write about the spiritual dimension of wilderness. Jan 15, 2018 i really enjoyed reading backpacking with the saints. Lane oxford university press carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the worlds great spiritual writings, belden c. Like god can only be met in emptiness, by those who come in love, abandoning all effort to control, every need to astound.
An enchanting narrative for christians of all denominations, backpacking with the saints is an inspiring exploration of how solitude, simplicity, and mindfulness are illuminated and encouraged by the discipline of backcountry wandering, and of how the wilderness itself becomes a way of knowingan ecology of the soul. Abby stroven in this book, belden takes us through 4 stages of a spiritual journey within the context of a wilderness setting. I really enjoyed reading backpacking with the saints. Backpacking with the saints serves as both a hiking memoir and a collection of spiritual reflections by belden lane, professor of theological studies at saint louis university. Lane, jim denison for free with a 30 day free trial. Backpacking with the saints book king county library.
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