Swinging between two poles. Henri Nouwen’s unique metaphor for spiritual transformation
Acta Theologica February 11, 2025 G. Marchinkowski
The article seeks to examine Henri Nouwen’s contribution to the study of spiritual transformation by uncovering his methodology, elucidating his sources, and exploring his central metaphor. When Nouwen considers the path to spiritual wholeness, he begins with an analysis of the typical Western lifestyle. Thereafter, he searches for an “antidote” to the sense of alienation he discovers. This...