Inner Christianity
A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition
$57.74
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2002
Summary
An eye-opening introduction to the complex world of esoteric Christianity—perfect for the general reader.
This guide to mystical and esoteric Christianity speaks from a nonsectarian point of view, unearthing insights from the whole of the Christian tradition, orthodox and heretical, famous and obscure. The esoteric tradition has traditionally searched for meanings that would yield a deeper inner knowledge of the divine. While traditional Christianity draws a timeline from Adam’s Fall …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570628108 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570628106 |
| Author: | Richard Smoley |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2002 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 153mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“A wide range of material … provides a solid introduction to esoteric Christianity.“— Library Journal
“Smoley traverses a vast continent of belief and practice in this lively guide to Christian esotericism, and he does so with great intelligence and style.“—Philip Zaleski, editor of the Best Spiritual Writing series
“We overlook the very heart and soul of Christianity when we reduce it to rules, dogmas, and rigid moral directives. Inner Christianity helps correct that mistake by spelling out, clearly and thoughtfully, the subtle interior mysteries of this religion. This book could help many, Christians and others, find a new level of intelligence in Christian thought and practice. It could change the direction of your spiritual life.“—Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and The Soul’s Religion
“In this deeply wise and important work, Richard Smoley restores the realm of inner space to the Christian tradition. Drawing upon a wide range of mystical and esoteric literature and practice, he shows how multidimensional is the Christian message, and how profound its understanding of the nature and purpose of the psyche. In a time of so much change and confusion, this potent book serves as a source of profound guidance and gnosis.“—Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Mythic Life and Jump Time
“Richard Smoley has rolled away the rock of symbol, myth, metaphor, and obscuration and resurrected the radiant light of an inner Christianity. In clear and vibrant language, he makes the deepest wisdom of the Christian tradition available and accessible to everyone. This book is an empowerment of faith and spirit and will, I predict, become a classic for all who walk the path of Christ in the midst of their everyday lives.“—David Spangler, author of Everyday Miracles, Blessing: The Art and the Practice, and Apprenticed to Spirit
About The Author
Richard Smoley
Richard Smoley is a graduate of Harvard College and Oxford University. He is the coauthor, with Jay Kinney, of Hidden Wisdom- A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions and the former editor of Gnosis magazine.
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