bio.
Jonathan Lyonhart (PhD, Cambridge) is a British-Canadian theologian, philosopher, author, and ordained minister, as well as an advocate for the Learning Disabled and Neurodiverse. He is an Associate Professor of Christianity and Philosophy at the University of Jamestown, a Fellow at the Cambridge Center for the Study of Platonism at Cambridge University, and a co-host of the Spiritually Incorrect Podcast (spirituallyincorrectpodcast.com). Additionally, he founded The NumiNous Institute for Faith and Neurodiversity (numinousinstitute.org), after having struggled his whole life with multiple learning disabilities, including Dysgraphia (the lesser known cousin of Dyslexia).
books.
The Journey of God is an exploration into the rich tapestry of Christianity, designed to captivate both the mind and soul. The Journey of God transcends traditional theology, weaving a compelling narrative that journeys through the six pivotal acts of the Christian story―Creation, Fall, Nation, Redemption, Church, and Eschaton. Each chapter unfurls as part novel, part sermon, and part philosophical inquiry, challenging readers to engage with deep theological questions in the order they naturally arise. With creative storytelling elements, such as dramatic dialogues from the perspective of Moses and lively townhall debates on atonement, The Journey of God promises to leave your heart racing and your mind pondering long after you've turned the last page.
Ideal for clergy, scholars, and curious laypeople alike, The Journey of God invites you to deepen your understanding and devotion while reflecting on the intertwined narratives of faith and reason. Whether used in seminary classrooms, churches, or personal study, The Journey of God stands as a contemporary, refreshing introduction to Christianity, equipped to inspire and educate across generations.
“A brilliant book . . . an important contribution to the history of ideas and philosophical theology.”
—Charles Taliaferro, professor emeritus of philosophy, St. Olaf College
“Lyonhart’s work is both stimulating and provocative. One’s perception of space will definitely be expanded.”
—Gerald Cleaver, professor of physics, Baylor University
"A superb book . . . remarkable for the breadth and depth of learning that Jonathan Lyonhart exhibits.”
—Sir Colin Humphreys, professor of material science, Queen Mary University
"Jonathan Lyonhart has produced an entertaining & vivid guide to the Triune God... He has truly succeeded in rendering its more technical aspects accessible to the ordinary reader without surrendering its inaccessible mystery & its invitation to wonder."
—John Milbank, author of Theology and Social Theory
"a fearless young theologian… The message of this book is worthwhile, indeed vital, for all humanity. It is both entertaining and enlightening."—Ross Hastings, Regent College
"An eccentric masterpiece." —T. W. S. Hunt, author of Winter with God
“A rare jewel that will make you laugh as hard as it will make you think." —Mark Moore, author of Core 52