World of Wonders (eBook)

A Spirituality of Reading

Jeff Crosby (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
176 Seiten
Paraclete Press (Verlag)
978-1-64060-946-4 (ISBN)

Infos

World of Wonders: The Transformative Power of Reading as a Spiritual Discipline
Why should we read? It's a question Jeff Crosby both poses and beautifully answers through engaging personal stories, literary reflections, and spiritual insights, within this rich, thought-provoking book.
World of Wonders is a heartfelt tribute to the power of books and reading's ability to unfurl the glory of God, transform our lives, open windows to the world, inspire our imaginations, and help us be more faithful Christ followers.
Crosby explores how reading bridges differences, fosters understanding, and brings healing in a fractured world. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just beginning to explore the joy of books, this compelling work reveals reading as a sacred practice—a means to encounter God, navigate life's seasons, and cultivate a more meaningful faith.
Discover:

- How reading shapes our spiritual journey—with wisdom from C.S. Lewis, Dostoyevsky, Maya Angelou, and other great thinkers
- Curated book recommendations at the end of each chapter to expand your literary and faith horizons
- Stories that inspire, challenge, and uplift—reminding us that books are not just entertainment but a form of divine companionship
Perfect for book lovers, spiritual seekers, and anyone looking to rediscover the joy of reading, World of Wonders is an essential companion for those who long to see God's presence revealed through the written word.

"Reading is a way of fulfilling Jesus's commandments to love one's neighbors. It's not love if you don't know them or name them or see their struggles and triumphs. Reading diverse voices is a pathway toward Christlikeness." – Jeff Crosby, Publishers Weekly interview
Read Publishers Weeklyinterview with Jeff Crosby HERE.

Autor

Jeff Crosby is the President of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishing, and has worked in bookselling and publishing roles for more than four decades. Among cherished books on his personal library's "shelf of honor" you would find books by Dostoyevsky, John Steinbeck, Maya Angelou, Kent Haruf, Marilyn McEntyre, Frederick Buechner and Luci Shaw, among others. He resides in the Chicago area with his wife, Cindy Crosby. JeffreyCrosby.net   

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.10.2025
• Verlagsort: ORLEANS
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• Schlagworte: best books for Christian growth • best books for christians • book lovers gifts • books about God’s presence • books about hope and healing • books for Christian readers • books for spiritual growth • books on God and literature • books that change lives • books that inspire • books that inspire faith • books that strengthen faith • Christian book club picks • Christian book recommendations • Christian Books • Christian books on spiritual growth • Christian intellectual life • Christian Spirituality • curated reading lists • deepening faith through books • devotional reading • faith and imagination • Faith and Literature • Faith and storytelling • faith-based literature • faith-based reading • growing in faith through books • healing through reading • how books shape faith. • how reading transforms • Inspirational reading • Jeff Crosby books • Joy of Reading • literary reflection and faith • must-read Christian books • power of stories • reading and spiritual growth • reading as a spiritual discipline • sacred reading practices • Spiritual Classics • spiritual formation through literature • Spiritual Reading • Theology and Literature • transformative power of books • why we read • world of wonders book
• ISBN-10: 1-64060-946-6 / 1640609466
• ISBN-13: 978-1-64060-946-4 / 9781640609464