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- Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0887621953
- ISBN-13: 978-0887621956
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 419,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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I've been studying Christianity for eight years now. I originally picked up the Bible with the intention of exposing its potholes, but what I found in the Bible had nothing to do with what I had been led to believe might be in there: what I found was pretty much a manifesto against organised religion. And so much more. It gradually became apparant to me that this book treated of eternal truths, but I couldn't put my finger on how it did this. What it did do, was get me communicating with God. Another thing that very quickly became apparent, was that there was no relation between the ideals related by Jesus and the manifestations of 'Christianity' through its fractured, finger-pointing 'church'. I've been struggling with the puzzle for years now, and the search has been fascinating, introducing me to quantum physics, a circle of well-loved authors and mystical writings from a range of religions. I've even ended up as a teacher of Religious Studies in secondary school.
I've researched Gnosticism; I've researched the takeover of Christianity by the Roman Empire in 312 AD; I've researched the atrocities committed by a group of thugs posing under the banner of 'Christianity' from the dark ages all the way into our 21st century; I've researched the experiences of mystics, and the physiological phenomena that cause them; I've researched the history, symbology and heritage behind Christian art and music; I've researched the so called 'philosophers' and 'theologians' that have plagued Christianity from the depths of their utter stupidity and blindness; I've researched the genius of those Christians who dared to delve deeper. Let me just save us all some time here by just saying that if it touches on Christianity or even religion in a wider sense, I've pretty much researched it.
Well, this little book brings it all, finally, together, in a mere 218 pages. Mr Harpur, I take my hat off to you.
I've researched Gnosticism; I've researched the takeover of Christianity by the Roman Empire in 312 AD; I've researched the atrocities committed by a group of thugs posing under the banner of 'Christianity' from the dark ages all the way into our 21st century; I've researched the experiences of mystics, and the physiological phenomena that cause them; I've researched the history, symbology and heritage behind Christian art and music; I've researched the so called 'philosophers' and 'theologians' that have plagued Christianity from the depths of their utter stupidity and blindness; I've researched the genius of those Christians who dared to delve deeper. Let me just save us all some time here by just saying that if it touches on Christianity or even religion in a wider sense, I've pretty much researched it.
Well, this little book brings it all, finally, together, in a mere 218 pages. Mr Harpur, I take my hat off to you.
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I thought this book had something new to offer, and I was very disappointed. The first thing that struck me is that he base his theories on books written by pseudo-scholars of the XIXth century. Secondly, he get all his linguistic references wrong. I studied many ancient languages, including Egyptian, and I can tell you that all his quotations are wrong from the linguistic and the historical point of view!This is a book written by an amateur for other frustrated christians ready to accept any crazy theory about their religion. I do not deny, nor despise, his sincerity and belief in what he wrote. I am just commenting on his claim to be offering a new insight into the history of Christianity. Do not waste your money or time!
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It was nice to see a book finally written that doesn't completely dismiss Christianity but rather explains where it's all gone wrong and the true meanings. If only Christianity had been organised with this view point for the past 2000 years, a lot of travesties could have been averted!
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