Joseph Lumpkin
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Follow author Joseph Lumpkin in his dive into Gnosticism. As a follow up to his book "Tour of Gnosticism," where gnostic cosmology is explored in conjunction with mainstream Christendom, Lumpkin has released this jaw dropping volume of influential Gnostic texts. Lumpkin takes it a step further by coupling the text with lessons on common themes in Gnosticism, historical context for the texts, and expert commentary exploring the differences in the largest...
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The Tao Te Ching was written by a man referred to as Lao Tzu. The unknown author's name means both "the old philosopher" and "the old philosophy." Hence Lao Tzu may also be the title for the book or the name or title of the author. Lao Tzu lived in ancient China and was the keeper of the Imperial Library. Legends tell us he was famous for his wisdom. He was an advocate for personal inner growth, moral government, and the rights of the people. Perceiving...
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Several schools of Zen developed in China in the 9th century. The Rinzai (Chinese, Lin-chi) sect of Zen was introduced to Japan by the Chinese priest Ensai in 1191. Rinzai Buddhism emphasizes the use of koans, paradoxical puzzles or questions that help the practitioner to overcome the normal boundaries of logic. Koans are often accompanied by shouts or slaps from the master, intended to provoke anxiety, leading to instant realization of the truth....
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Life is a game. Some play it well and become successful and prosperous. Some are health all of their lives. Some look young and vibrant into their advanced years. How? Florence Shinn tells us. Shinn proclaims, "Life is a Game." Some play it better than others. This book will teach you how to play the game of life and win.
In the 19th century, a school of thought and philosophy arose in the United States that was so powerful it changed the landscapes...
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In the 19th century, a school of thought and philosophy arose in the United States that was so powerful it changed the landscapes of religion, health and prosperity. The effects of the New Thought movement continue today and can be seen in how we now view our relationship with God, the universe, and ourselves. The New Thought movement has been termed a spiritual or metaphysical movement and a philosophical movement. It is the science of the mind teaching...
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"In the British West Indies, at the time of slavery, a number of Christians sought to convert slaves from African paganism to Christianity. Some of the Christian slave owners wished to introduce their slaves to the Bible. However, to do so would be to introduce them to concepts of hope, encouragement, and the struggle for personal freedom found within the book. In a misguided attempt to save the souls of the people they deemed "savages" while preventing...
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In the 19th century, a school of thought and philosophy arose in the United States that was so powerful it changed the landscapes of religion, health and prosperity. The effects of the New Thought movement continue today and can be seen in how we now view our relationship with God, the universe, and ourselves. The New Thought movement has been termed a spiritual or metaphysical movement and a philosophical movement. It is the science of the mind teaching...
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As we speak, we influence everyone in our sphere, including ourselves. As we speak, we program our expectations, and we also begin the cycle of manifesting our will. Through our words we broadcast our intentions into the universe, and the universe is always listening. Your Word is Your Wand. Through our words, our will gives birth to possibilities and conditions in life. This is the philosophy and belief of the New Thought Movement.
In the 19th century,...