The Future of Wisdom: Toward a Rebirth of Sapiential Christianity

Communicates the depth and power of the Christian ‘wisdom tradition’, and the promise of its dramatic rebirth in our time.

‘Barnhart seeks and desires no less than a wholehearted rediscovery and reinvigoration of the mystical wisdom tradition that was once a powerful component of Christian spirituality.’ - Library Journal

Much like Thomas Merton’s writings, this book recalls that a sapiential (wisdom) consciousness is central to the New Testament and remained the primary mode of theological understanding for more than twelve centuries. It proposes a new birth of this theology and understanding but with a new scope and new power for our time.