Donna Bowman Libros

This Homebrewed Christianity Guide explores how Christian theology can address our rapidly changing paradigms of human existence. Donna Bowman argues that theology can contribute to our knowledge of the human self as gained through the sciences, that a theological perspective on humanity is useful in contemporary pluralistic and global settings, and that there s theological significance to work and play. She also tackles issues of gender, sexuality, creativity, and human expression--with jokes It s no longer possible to assign definitive meaning to categories like man and woman, self and society, freedom and determinism, reason and feeling, soul and body by reference to systems of narrative (including biblical narrative) and interpretation in which those ideas are taken for granted. The theology of human personhood begins with irreducible experiences both universal and particular and searches for functional understandings from the whole range of Christian and non-Christian ways of knowing. Plus, jokes

Engaging with Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy, Donna Bowman explores a doctrine of election in conversation with Karl Barth's theology. She emphasizes Barth's view of election as a profound expression of God's nature while reinterpreting Whitehead's concept of God's initial aim for each entity as foundational to universal election. By merging the insights of both theologians, Bowman argues that their frameworks ultimately target shared theological and philosophical challenges, revealing a deeper understanding of divine election.

Through interviews with over one hundred women, this book explores the theology behind prayer shawl making, a lay ministry prevalent in various church denominations. It highlights the intersection of women's religious creativity and everyday spirituality, showcasing how these handmade shawls serve as both a tangible expression of faith and a framework for community and reflection within the American Christian landscape.

In 1859, The Great Blondin took the most dangerous tightrope walk of his career—a death-defying walk across Niagara Falls. History and STEAM combine for an edge-of-your-seat read. At the age of four, Jean-Francois Gravelet walked across his first balance beam. Later, he took to the tightrope like a spider to its web and climbed toward stardom. Though his feats became more and more marvelous, he grew bored. That is, until he visited Niagara Falls and imagined doing something that no one else had ever accomplished. To cross the raging river, the Great Blondin needed determination, an understanding of engineering, and a belief that what he could imagine, he could accomplish. And in 1859, with all of his preparation complete, Blondin stepped out onto the most dangerous tightrope walk he'd ever faced. Award-winning nonfiction author Donna Janell Bowman uses her trademark in-depth research to give readers a close look at the hard work and meticulous mathematic and scientific planning it took to plan and execute and astonish feat. Adam Gustavson's detailed illustrations turn this book into an experience that will astound and inspire. This fascinating, STEAM-filled story will have readers holding their breath!