Books by Gordon Lynch

Challenging the myth of the idealized rational society, Lynch argues that emotionally-charged forms of the sacred remain an inevitable foundation of social life. Modernity has not rid us of the sacred, but merely presented us with new sacred forms focused around humanity, nature and the nation.

Offers a framework for understanding the role of the pastoral care worker and the ethical dimensions of practice. This book tackles concerns such as: boundary issues and the place of friendship in caring relationships; the social and institutional factors which form the context of pastoral care; and, what it means to act in an ethical manner.