The Human Odyssey: The Journey of the Soul in Perilous Times

by Duncan S. Ferguson

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2025

Overview

These are perilous times, and people need to prepare themselves to navigate these troubled days by staying informed about their challenging environment, structuring their lives in a healthy way, and striving for a level of maturity that allows them to cope and live in a manner that brings stability and deep peace. People can arrive at a place of stability and purpose by engaging in a life that is patterned after the life and teachings of Jesus, called by the first generation of Christians the Way of Jesus. The central value of this pattern of living is unconditional love, a commitment to the truth and a life of integrity, and seeking a more just society that leads to a culture of peace and collaboration. People need to prepare themselves for this way of life by cultivating a deep spirituality that will empower them to thoughtfully, carefully, and fully commit themselves to the divine mission of love.

Praise for The Human Odyssey

“Duncan Ferguson’s The Human Odyssey is a compelling account of the meaning of being soulful in today’s world. It calls us to a spirituality that draws from a variety of religious traditions, especially the New Testament, to shake us out of our complacency with a scattered, noisy, and often dogmatic life. Shaped by wide reading and autobiographical reflection, it exudes a calm and peacefulness that makes the reader eager to listen and learn.”

—Mark Valeri, The Reverend Priscilla Wood Neaves Distinguished Professor of Religion and Politics, Washington University, St. Louis



“A gift of engaging, capacious, and thoughtful spirituality for the times in which we live! Taking cues from the life and teachings of Jesus, Ferguson deftly weaves together personal reflection, scholarly insight, and generous pluralism to provide a much-needed spirituality for today. We find in these pages the considered spiritual wisdom of an honest seeker and a caring teacher.”

—Gordon S. Mikoski, Associate Professor of Christian Education, Princeton Theological Seminary



“Dr. Duncan Ferguson’s new book is a worthy investment about the centrality of the spiritual life in the flourishing of the human community. The author shares his own journey in the Christian tradition as a credible and trustworthy path among world religions. The spiritual journey is essential for survival of civilization and the earth in these perilous times. Dr Ferguson’s research, experience in spiritual formation, biblical studies, higher education, world understanding, and service make this book invaluable and relevant. This compact book includes reflection questions and resources for further study in spirituality.”

—Lorraine Robertson Stuart, Spiritual Director, Cascades Presbytery of the PC(USA), Bend, Oregon



“This book is a treasure house of wisdom that awakens my soul and lovingly offers me inspiration, comfort, clarity, and guidance on the mysterious and bewildering journey of life.”

—Jamal Rahman, author of Spiritual Gems of Islam

Product Details

• Title: The Human Odyssey: The Journey of the Soul in Perilous Times
• Author: Duncan S. Ferguson
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9798385243228, 9798385243204, 9798385243211
• Resource ID: LLS:9798385243228
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-15T02:10:17Z