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Imagining and Reimagining the Restorations
- “This is a beautiful book, a work of art. Enjoining us to imagine the gospel more deeply, it offers reflections on Christ, Mary, the First Vision, Heavenly Mother, and much else.” — Richard L. Bushman
- “An economical compendium of memoir and poetry, cultural criticism and speculative theology. Most of all, it is an exercise in hopeful imagining.” — Fiona Givens
- “Condenses a lifetime of selfless discipleship into an exemplary selection of powerful acts of Christian imagination.” — Adam S. Miller
In Imagining and Reimagining the Restoration, Robert A. Rees embarks on an imaginative and profound exploration of Latter-day Saint theology and culture. Through essays, poems, and midrashic interpretations, Rees sheds new light on foundational doctrines, the roles of prophetic imagination, and the divine narratives within the Restoration. He reexamines figures like Joseph Smith and Heavenly Mother, urging readers to embrace a creative and expansive faith perspective that transcends mere tradition.
This captivating work brings readers into a visionary discourse that emphasizes the power of imagination as a spiritual gift. With poetic interludes and scholarly insight, this volume is a transformative invitation to both imagine and reimagine faith, theology, and cultural belonging.