ISBN 1-58939-672-3. $13.95. Softcover. 248 pages.
Walking the Spirit explores a unique and compelling topic-the cultural and spiritual dimensions of walking. Drawing on a wide variety of historical, cultural, and religious perspectives, Dr. Rotholz probes the intriguing and deeply profound meaning to be found behind a universe in motion. Written in layman's terms from a first-person perspective, Walking the Spirit draws upon many of the author's experiences as an anthropologist, avid outdoorsman, and international Christian aid worker to countries in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Among the topics explored is the idea that the neighborhood walk represents an apt metaphor for our journey through life, an idea the author develops into a novel and far-reaching perspective on human society, the world of nature, and the biblical account from Genesis to Revelation. Whether on a casual stroll through suburbia, a distant pilgrimage to Mecca, or crossing the very threshold of death, Walking the Spirit allows the reader to positively identify and better understanding the one common denominator that makes each daily activity meaningful and coherent in the larger scope of things. The book will engage and challenge anyone with an interest in Christian spirituality, the world of nature, and the grand themes of human existence.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Raised on a large Texas ranch, the author spent much of his childhood exploring the endless variety of wild and fascinating places that abounded there. As a young man, he traveled extensively in Europe, Central America, the Middle East, and South Asia. After obtaining a B.A. in Biblical Studies and then marriage in 1979, Dr. Rotholz lived with his wife and their two children in some of the world's poorest countries-namely, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Nepal. There he and his wife worked in a number of different capacities with Christian relief and development organizations, using every available opportunity to explore the natural and cultural riches they encountered. The author's intriguing experiences overseas led him to pursue a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology, which he completed in 1996. Dr. Rotholz then held the post of Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Washington State University until chronic illness forced him to discontinue teaching. It was then he turned to writing, where he incorporated his diverse academic background and wide-ranging personal experiences into the unique perspective that characterizes his publications, among them several journal articles and a previous book.
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