Insights From The Secret Teachings Of Jesus

Author : Christan Amundsen
Publisher : 1st World Publishing
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1887472576

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Insights from the Secret Teachings of Jesus by Christan Amundsen Pdf

Among the Gospels of the early Christian Church stands a document so provocative that it was banned by the Church and kept out of the orthodox Bible. The Gospel of Thomas contains "secret sayings of the living Jesus" that the politically organized church tried desperately to destroy. The question is: why? Insights from the Secret Teachings of Jesus gives us a powerful clue, and provides guidance in understanding this beautiful and wonderful collection of Jesus' teachings. The book reaches inside the reader and awakens a slumbering spirit. It is like listening to Jesus speak, and in hearing, one comes to understand why his teachings alarmed the ordinary, and enlivened those who longed for a deeper reality.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307756640

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The Secret Teachings of Jesus by Anonim Pdf

In December 1945, two Egyptian fellahin, digging for natural fertilizer in the Nile River valley unearthed a sealed storage jar. The jar proved to hold treasure of an unexpected sort: a collection of some fifty-two ancient manuscripts, most of which reflect the teachings of a mystical religious movement we call Gnosticism (from the Greek word gnosis, "knowledge"). The texts are also, with few exceptions, Christian documents, and thus they provide us with valuable new information about the character of the early church, and about the Gnostic Christians within the church. In this volume, Marvin W. Meyer has produced a new English translation for general readers of four of the most important and revealing of these early Christian texts -- the Secret Book of James, the Gospel of Thomas, the Book of Thomas, and the Secret Book of John.

Author : Lars Muhl
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780288390

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The Law of Light by Lars Muhl Pdf

This Aramaic study of Yeshua’s spiritual teachings offers new insights into the New Testament, our definition of sin, Mary Magdalene, and much more Lars Muhl has had a lifelong burning interest in Jesus, not only as an archetype, savior, bodhisattva, and elder brother, but also in relation to the Essenes from the Dead Sea. The Law of Light is the result of his many years spent studying Aramaic and the techniques of Yeshua (Jesus). Yeshua spoke Aramaic. Through the Aramaic language, his teachings offer not just another interpretation of the New Testament, but the unveiling of a secret message that attempts, once and for all, to settle centuries-old conceptions of sin, and to once again connect man with the heavenly spiritual source. The core of Yeshua’s Aramaic message is intimacy, freedom, selfless awareness, unconditional love, compassion, and forgiveness. In all he says, there exists a hidden invitation to us to be present in, and dedicated to, everything with which we engage. Five minutes of total devotion is worth more than hours of hectic exertion. The aim is to set mankind free and to dismiss everything that is bound up in false notions.

Author : Don Daniel Ortiz
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781600348969

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The 99 Success Secrets of Jesus by Don Daniel Ortiz Pdf

Discover the 99 Success Secrets of the Greatest Teacher of All Time Jesus You Will Learn.. Leadership secrets of Jesus the bible doesn't reveal The hidden lessons in Jesus' teachings Your mission, message and purpose in life The fastest way to unlock your God-given potential Spiritual strategies for achieving your dreams The book achieves these objectives by. Illustrating specific examples utilized by Jesus Unlocking the mystery of Jesus' power Blending spiritual concepts with practical solutions Revealing insights into Jesus' miracles Providing a daily "Action Plan" for success ".say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there, ' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." Jesus Daniel Ortiz is "America's #1 Latino Success Coach"TM and the author of the book 101 Secret Ways to Tell If You Are Living Your Life Purpose." As a business coach, Ortiz has taught thousands of entrepreneurs, managers and sales professionals how to bridge the gap between worldly success and their spiritual calling. Over the last ten years he has developed a unique life coaching system that blends spiritual principles with practical personal development skills to help you unlock your God-given potential.

Author : Timothy Freke,Peter Gandy
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307565860

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Jesus and the Lost Goddess by Timothy Freke,Peter Gandy Pdf

Why Were the Teachings of the Original Christians Brutally Suppressed by the Roman Church? • Because they portray Jesus and Mary Magdalene as mythic figures based on the Pagan Godman and Goddess • Because they show that the gospel story is a spiritual allegory encapsulating a profound philosophy that leads to mythical enlightenment • Because they have the power to turn the world inside out and transform life into an exploration of consciousness Drawing on modern scholarship, the authors of the international bestseller The Jesus Mysteries decode the secret teachings of the original Christians for the first time in almost two millennia and theorize about who the original Christians really were and what they actually taught. In addition, the book explores the many myths of Jesus and the Goddess and unlocks the lost secret teachings of Christian mysticism, which promise happiness and immortality to those who attain the state of Gnosis, or enlightenment. This daring and controversial book recovers the ancient wisdom of the original Christians and demonstrates its relevance to us today.

Author : Elaine Pagels
Publisher : Random House
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781588364173

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The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels Pdf

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time The Gnostic Gospels is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation and influence over the past two decades. It is now widely recognized as one of the most brilliant and accessible histories of early Christian spirituality published in our time. In 1945 an Egyptian peasant unearthed what proved to be the Gnostic Gospels, thirteen papyrus volumes that expounded a radically different view of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ from that of the New Testament. In this spellbinding book, renowned religious scholar Elaine Pagels elucidates the mysteries and meanings of these sacred texts both in the world of the first Christians and in the context of Christianity today. With insight and passion, Pagels explores a remarkable range of recently discovered gospels, including the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, to show how a variety of “Christianities” emerged at a time of extraordinary spiritual upheaval. Some Christians questioned the need for clergy and church doctrine, and taught that the divine could be discovered through spiritual search. Many others, like Buddhists and Hindus, sought enlightenment—and access to God—within. Such explorations raised questions: Was the resurrection to be understood symbolically and not literally? Was God to be envisioned only in masculine form, or feminine as well? Was martyrdom a necessary—or worthy—expression of faith? These early Christians dared to ask questions that orthodox Christians later suppressed—and their explorations led to profoundly different visions of Jesus and his message. Brilliant, provocative, and stunning in its implications, The Gnostic Gospels is a radical, eloquent reconsideration of the origins of the Christian faith.

Author : Marvin Meyer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567544018

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Secret Gospels by Marvin Meyer Pdf

Marvin Meyer is one of the leading experts on the secret gospels-Gospel of Thomas, Secret Gospel of Mark, and others-who has changed forever how we read the canonical gospels and understand early Christianity. In this new collection of his work, Meyer looks at these revolutionary texts in original and illuminating ways. He writes, for example, about the naked youths in the villa of the Mysteries. On the walls of a villa in Pompeii, a famous mural depicts a naked male reading from a scroll, a look of wonder on his face. A naked youth again appears in the Gospel of Mark, abandoning his garment and fleeing naked when apprehended during Jesus' arrest. A similar youth appears in the Secret Gospel of Mark. These youths, Meyer proposes, serve as an image of religious initiation, candidates for the mysteries of Dionysus or of Christ. This is one of the many aspects of the secret gospels that Meyer examines with expert insight and creativity. Topics range from gender and infancy stories to discipleship and the relationship of the Gospel of Thomas to Islamic literature. Meyer's spellbinding readings of these materials offer fresh understandings of the canonical gospels. Marvin Meyer is Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies, and Director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Chapman University, Orange, California. He is author of The Secret Teachings of Jesus: Four Gnostic Gospels and The Gospel of Thomas: The Hidden Sayings of Jesus, and co-editor of Jesus Then and Now (Trinity Press International).

Author : Lance deHaven-Smith
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781609256760

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The Hidden Teachings of Jesus by Lance deHaven-Smith Pdf

The author of Conspiracy Theory in America presents a radical new view of the person of Jesus and the message of social reform underlying his teachings. Based on the premise that Jesus could not speak his thoughts openly without running afoul of the authorities, political philosopher Lance deHaven-Smith demonstrates how Jesus sought to dismantle worldly systems of command and status and replace them with a society governed by a spirit of holiness. The Hidden Teachings of Jesus also explores how Jesus’ prophecies are being fulfilled in the modern era. Huge systems of power, privilege, and acquisition have arisen, but so too has a global public opinion which bristles at oppression and demands love and respect for every living thing. In this work, Lance deHaven-Smith points to a spirit of holiness emerging worldwide to dismantle power and status in abusive families, autocratic corporations, tyrannical governments, and many other areas of life. This spirit, he suggests, can bring about the real kingdom of God, the divine order Jesus urged his followers to establish here on earth.

Author : Ed Townley
Publisher : Brown Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Sermon on the mount
ISBN : 1933285915

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The Secret According to Jesus by Ed Townley Pdf

Author : Riemer Roukema
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567615855

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Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma by Riemer Roukema Pdf

In Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma Roukema investigates and assesses the various views of Jesus in early Christianity, basing his approach on a distinction between historical and theological statements about Jesus. Historical statements can be arrived at through a critical study of the earliest records, although Roukema recognizes that scholars differ widely here. Theological statements about Jesus are to do with what has been and is believed about him. Roukema demonstrates that Gnostic traditions about Jesus mostly derive from the earlier traditions preserved in the New Testament writings and do not give a more accurate view of the historical Jesus. He shows that the view of Jesus as the divine Lord (Yahweh) and Son of God is inspired by an early Jewish pattern that was exploited by the very first Christians. In spite of some later dogmatic precisions, there is more continuity between the New Testament picture of Jesus and the Nicene creed than between the historical Jesus and the Jesus of early Gnosticism. Even the essence of the Trinitarian dogma appears to have Jewish roots.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : 1556434588

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Christian Zen by Anonim Pdf

A study of the Gospel of Thomas, exploring what Jesus was really like and what he stood for. It demonstrates that Jesus's teaching is akin to Zen, in that it has an emphasis on direct seeing rather than endless cognition.

Author : Olav Hammer,Kocku von Stuckrad
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789047431510

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Polemical Encounters by Olav Hammer,Kocku von Stuckrad Pdf

In its historical development from late antiquity to the present, western esotericism has repeatedly been the issue of polemical discourse. This volume engages the polemical structures that underlie esoteric identities and the controversy about esoteric currents in European history.

Author : John M. Newman
Publisher : John Michael Newman
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781456317621

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Quest for the Kingdom by John M. Newman Pdf

A fascinating analysis that blends world history, Western religion, and Eastern mysticism, Quest for the Kingdom by Dr. John M. Newman examines the "kingdom of God" as the historical Jesus describes it. The book's premise holds that Jesus' teachings include specific instructions for the quest to find and live in God's kingdom before death. This powerful work favors fact, and readers can revel in Jesus' authentic teachings that describe the quest both as internal spiritual cultivation and the way to live in the world. It is rare for a book on Christian theology to break new ground, but Newman does this on two fronts: the striking parallel of Jesus' teachings with the ancient mysticism of yoga and the equally fascinating parallel between Jesus' healing techniques and the practices of modern psychotherapists like Freud. Newman is meticulous in drawing these original and unique parallels and they lift this work's premise to a non-generic level that speaks to several audiences, an accomplishment that sets the work apart from the pack. In twenty accessible and engaging chapters like "The Kingdom of God," "The War of the Houses," "The Kingdom Is Like a Woman," "Spiritual Cultivation," and "The Exorcisms and Healings of Jesus," the reader watches Jesus at work, healing and offering his parables at a communal meal. In addition to elucidating the path to the kingdom that Jesus shared with his followers, Newman explains and illustrates the voice print of Jesus-his sage rhetorical strategies and distinctive discourse. Newman brings Jesus' parables to life with a penetrating analysis that enables the reader to experience Jesus' mastery of metaphor and management of the unconscious trajectory of thought in the minds of his listeners. A commanding new breakthrough in the understanding of the teachings and works of Jesus, this book is a must-read for academics and laypersons alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857860972

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The Gospel According to Mark by Anonim Pdf

The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave

Author : Manly P. Hall
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall Pdf

The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall: Explore the realms of esoteric wisdom and symbolism with "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" by Manly P. Hall. Through this work, readers embark on a journey through mystical traditions, ancient knowledge, and the hidden meanings behind symbols and myths. Key Aspects of the Book "The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall": Esoteric Knowledge: Hall's narrative delves into esoteric teachings, exploring a wide range of subjects such as symbolism, mythology, ancient mysteries, and philosophical traditions. Symbology and Mysticism: The book offers insights into the meanings behind symbols, rituals, and spiritual practices, inviting readers to delve into the depths of hidden knowledge. Exploration of Human Understanding: "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" invites readers to expand their understanding of the world and their place within it through the lens of esoteric wisdom. Manly P. Hall was a Canadian-born author and mystic known for his contributions to metaphysical and philosophical literature. Through The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Hall provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of ancient wisdom and hidden truths.