The Riddle of Thoreau with Richard Higgins

Henry David Thoreau’s critique of formal religion was matched only by his rapturous encounters with the divine in nature. He remained a harsh critic of the “respectable” Christianity of his day, but was also a mystic on a lifelong quest to commune with a divine mystery, while remaining firmly attached this world. His eclectic, experiential spirituality still resonates with Americans today. Author Richard Higgins will discuss his new book “Thoreau’s God,” which explores the riddle of Thoreau’s spiritual life.
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