Glimpses of Truth: Systematic Theology from a Metaphysical Christian Perspective - Paperback

by Thomas W. Shepherd D. Min (Author)

Glimpses of Truth brings readers a fresh look at theology from a Metaphysical Christian perspective. This readable, in-depth guidebook addresses traditional categories of Christian theology with new thoughts on the nature of God and humanity; refurbished approaches to Christology, the problem of evil, and social ethics; renewed appreciation for scripture and prayer; and a post-modern understanding of the Church, ministry, sin, salvation, and the destiny of the Universe. Glimpses brings contemporary tools to assist people in their struggle to carve out a workable Truth for everyday life that is consistent with whatever faith a person practices. This book has been called greater than the sum of its parts, because it demonstrates how theology is done while offering critical, ongoing reviews of the options available to thinking-feeling persons in the twenty-first century. The writing is incisive yet inclusive, analytic yet filled with anecdotes; it flows easily from humorous to serious, from everyday joys-troubles to the heights of spiritual insight. Glimpses of Truth, 2nd Edition, will be your go-to spiritual guide when questions about spiritual awareness, self-esteem, healing, prosperity, and relationships reappear along life's journey. The grand summary of this life-long process: "Trust your gifts...The adventure is in your hands."

Author Biography

The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Shepherd, an ordained Unity minister and retired US Army Chaplain, teaches Historical and Theological Studies at Unity Institute and Seminary. His Q&A column "Good Questions" appears in Unity Magazine. "Dr.Tom" is the author of Friends in High Places, Good Questions, Jesus 2.1, and The Many faces of Prayer. Shepherd holds a B.S. Ed. from the University of Idaho, Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry from St. Paul School of Theology. In 2011 he received the Charles Fillmore Award from Unity Worldwide Ministries.