Lights for the Path

Lights for the Path

by John Sullivan
Lights for the Path

Lights for the Path

by John Sullivan

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Overview

Lights for the Path introduces a range of hidden figures from the Catholic tradition - men and women who, across the centuries and in diverse contexts, have illuminated how Christians respond to the world. The author demonstrates the enduring relevance of their example and wisdom for the philosophy and practice of Catholic education today. These remarkable people, from educators to poets and prophets, including Maximus the Confessor, Hildegard of Bingen, Bonaventure, Edith Stein, Elizabeth Jennings, Paulo Freire, Étienne Gilson, Marshall McLuhan and Walter Ong, left a legacy that continues to inspire to this day.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781800970267
Publisher: Veritas Company LTD
Publication date: 11/18/2022
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Sullivan was professor of Christian education from 2002 to 2013 at Liverpool Hope University, where he is now emeritus professor. He is the author and editor of nine books.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 13

Part 1 Christ and Creation

Chapter 1 Maximus the Confessor: The Symphony of Creation 29

Life and work 30

Christ and creation 34

Humanity 39

Educational significance 49

Chapter 2 Hildegard of Bingen: Polyphonic Prophet 57

Life and work 59

Signature style 63

Key themes 66

Educational significance 78

Chapter 3 Bonaventure: The Journey to God 85

Life and work 85

Journey towards God 89

Knowledge 94

Studying creation 97

Catholic education 100

Part 2 Inferiority and Engagement

Chapter 4 Edith Stein: Education for Personhood 115

Life and work 116

Personhood 123

Nature and role of woman 129

Spirituality 133

Education 138

Chapter 5 Elizabeth Jennings: The Poet's Gift 151

Life 153

On poetry 154

Key themes 158

Educational implications 164

Chapter 6 Paulo Freire: Dialogical Pedagogy 171

Life and work 172

Political dimension 176

Dialogical pedagogy 182

Qualities of teachers 187

Chapter 7 Marshall McLuhan and Walter Ong: Media and Communication 199

Technological change 200

Biographies 205

Key themes 209

Implications for faith 216

Educational implications 222

Chapter 8 Étienne Gilson: Putting Intelligence at God's Service 231

Biographical overview 231

Historical perspective 234

Teaching 236

The intelligence at God's service 238

Christians in society 240

Conclusion 247

Questions for Personal Reflection or Group Discussion 257

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