Name: Divine Beauty: The Invisible Embrace
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Author: John O'Donohue
ISBN: 9780553813098

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Type

Physical Book

Author

John O'Donohue

Publisher

Transworld Publishers

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.8 x 12.7 x 1.7 cm

ISBN13

9780553813098

Synopsis "Divine Beauty: The Invisible Embrace"

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, John O'Donohue turns his attention to the subject of beauty - the divine beauty that calls the imagination and awakens all that is noble in the human heart. In these uncertain times of global conflict and crisis, we are riven with anxiety; our trust in the future has lost its innocence, for we know now that anything can happen from one second to the next. In such an unsheltered world, it may sound naive to suggest that this might be the moment to invoke and awaken beauty, yet this is exactly the claim that this book seeks to explore. DIVINE BEAUTY is a gentle but urgent call to awaken. O'Donohue opens our eyes, hearts and minds to the wonder of our own relationship with beauty. Rather than 'covering' this theme, he uncovers it, exposing the infinity and mystery of its breadth. His words return us home to the dignity of silence, the profundity of stillness, the power of thought and perception, and the eternal grace and generosity of beauty's presence. In this masterful and revelatory work, O'Donohue encourages our greater intimacy with beauty, and celebrates it for what it really is: a homecoming of the human spirit. As he focuses on the classical, medieval and Celtic traditions, on art, music, literature, nature and language, O'Donohue reveals how beauty's invisible embrace invites us towards new heights of passion and creativity. DIVINE BEAUTY is an exquisite treasury of Forms of the Beautiful. Its surface employs narrative, image, anecdote and myth, while into the silence of its subtext are sown seeds of reflection that gradually blossom in the heart.

John O'Donohue

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John O'Donohue (1956-2008) was an Irish poet, philosopher, and priest, known for his work in promoting Celtic spirituality. Born into a Gaelic-speaking family in County Clare, Ireland, he developed a deep connection with the landscape and culture of his homeland. He earned a PhD in Philosophical Theology from the University of Tübingen, Germany, with postdoctoral studies on the medieval mystic Meister Eckhart

Among his most notable works are "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" (1997), which explores Celtic spirituality and friendship; "Eternal Echoes" (1998), a reflection on memory and the soul; and "To Bless the Space Between Us" (2008), a collection of poetic blessings. These works, which combine poetry, philosophy, and spirituality, have been acclaimed for their depth and beauty, establishing O'Donohue as an influential voice in contemporary spiritual literature.

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