

Ep. 22 Erik Varden's The Shattering of Loneliness: On Christian Remembrance, with David Booz
Mar 31, 2024
David Booz, Head of the Theology Department at Brookwood, discusses Erik Varden's transformative book on Christian remembrance. He shares how Varden's exploration of memory intertwines with communal identity, beauty, and suffering, especially during the Lenten season. The conversation delves into literary perspectives on longing, examining the duality of comfort and risk in desire. Booz also highlights the moral complexities of love and forgiveness in Christian tradition, illustrating how acknowledging our past can lead to spiritual growth and understanding.
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Christian Memory Goes Beyond Personal Experience
- Christian remembrance transcends personal experience, rooted in biblical commands beyond individual memory.
- Remembering connects believers to God's salvation history transcending time and personal encounter.
Dust Called to Glory
- "A human being is dust called to glory" captures the Christian tension of mortality and destiny.
- Embracing radical poverty means accepting incompletion beyond earthly repair towards divine glory.
Stig Dagerman's Tragic Longing
- Stig Dagerman's tragic nihilism illustrates longing and faithlessness leading to despair.
- His need for comfort and kindred spirit status invite empathy despite his cynicism.