Catherine L. Kelsey

Falling Through the Ice

History & Biography

“Falling Through the Ice is a page turner and a beautifully crafted autobiographical story that pulls one into mysteries of choice, and chance, and grace. . . . This life-journey, told as a road trip, deftly explores key features of the expansive and down to earth contemplative traditions taught by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi and Shalem Institute's Gerald May. Along the way, the precise account of Methodist Christianity's emphases makes clear that the subtitle 'Zen Methodist' is an expression of profound faithfulness. The end of the journey is clearly signaled from the beginning, and yet it contains both surprise and puzzle, neither of which will be soon forgotten.”

Schleiermacher on Christian Consciousness of God's Work in History

Theology

“Kunnuthara innovatively and skillfully crosses boundaries in order to profoundly illuminate Christian experience of divine providence. He creatively works between Indian and Western Christianity, between academic and practical theological discourses, and between doctrinal and experiential starting points. This carefully written book convincingly demonstrates the power of cross-cultural examination of doctrines to enlarge and to refine Christian faith's self-understanding.”