University of Virginia Press Boredom and the Religious Imagination Book

Explore the complex relationship between boredom and spiritual life with Boredom and the Religious Imagination by Michael Raposa. This book argues that boredom, while often seen as a threat to spiritual engagement, can also be a catalyst for philosophical reflection and spiritual insight. Raposa examines boredom through philosophical and religious lenses, drawing on traditions from both East and West. He discusses concepts like acedia and the dark night to illustrate boredoms ambivalent role in the birth of religious knowledge. This lucid, witty, and intelligent discussion offers a path to understanding fundamental human experience and discovering religious meaning.