Background
Farley, Benjamin Wirt was born on August 6, 1935 in Manila, The Philippines. Son of Wirt Pamplin and Bessie (Campbell) White Farley.
(Son of the Morning Sky explores the validity of the past ...)
Son of the Morning Sky explores the validity of the past and contemporary forms of spirituality, vis-a-vis the modern era's scientific outlook. Farley argues that the cosmologies of cultures that focus on "Father Sky" and "Mother Earth" are compatible with scientific perspectives that emphasize the interconnectedness of the universe and all living things. Included in his discussion of traditional cosmologies, his own search for fulfillment, and modern religious philosophy is an emphasis on the role that nature and transcendence play in illuminating self-consciousness and spirituality. Farley's insights will be of value to those interested in comparative religion or the scientific nature of religious thought as well as those who are wrestling with personal issues of faith and spirituality.
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(This second collection of stories on the Southern heritag...)
This second collection of stories on the Southern heritage continues with a combined theme of presenting the old south while not losing sight of the new. Dr. Farley's stories have been applauded for their fresh quality and even flow. Farley's skillful combination of historical fact together with his imagination will surely make a lasting impression on his readers. These stories are a genuine and compassionate portrayal of the people of the region. Also adding to the book's attractiveness are Felix Bauer's illustrations which capture the author's mood and sensitize the reader to the characters' struggles and plight.
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(In this resourceful and illuminating exploration of the b...)
In this resourceful and illuminating exploration of the biblical virtues, Benjamin W. Farley examines both the Old and the New Testament and applies their teachings on moral character to the Christian life today.
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religious studies educator writer
Farley, Benjamin Wirt was born on August 6, 1935 in Manila, The Philippines. Son of Wirt Pamplin and Bessie (Campbell) White Farley.
AB, Davidson College, 1958. Bachelor's Degree, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, 1963. Master of Theology, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, 1964.
Doctor of Philosophy, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, 1976.
Instructor, Lees-MacRae College, Banner-Elk, North Carolina, 1973-1974; assistant professor bible, religion, philosophy, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina., 1974-1978; associate professor, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina., 1978-1984; Younts professor, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina., since 1985; chair bible, relgion, philosophy department, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina., 1978-1991.
(This second collection of stories on the Southern heritag...)
(Son of the Morning Sky explores the validity of the past ...)
(In this resourceful and illuminating exploration of the b...)
(Jesus as Man, Myth, and Metaphor: Beyond the Jesus of His...)
Chair Bi-Racial Committee, Franklin, Virginia, 1967-1968, president of the Calvin Studies Society in America, since 1997. Member American Philosophical Association, Calvin Studies Society (president since 1997), Coloquium on Calvin Studies, International Calvin Congress, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Alice Anne Gamble. Children: John David, Bryan Kirk.