Download or read book Divine Diamond written by Kevin O'Gorman and published by Messenger Publications. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gospel of John (‘the Fourth Gospel’) is presented through the symbol of a diamond. With the motif of light dominant from the opening Prologue culminating in the saying of Jesus, ‘I am the light of the world’, the symbol of diamond draws on this to indicate the constant inter-flow of its method and style. Like light falling on a diamond and flowing from facet to facet the themes of the Gospel of John are highlighted and held together. This creates a dynamic which is circular, drawing those who read and pray the Gospel into a deeper understanding of its spirituality and theology. After an Introduction ten themes are chosen. These are Light, Life, Truth, Home, Joy, Peace, Freedom, Glory, Mission, Love. Together they represent the revelation that the evangelist elucidates, expressing the relationship that God the Father wishes to have with people through His Son in the Holy Spirit. While drawing on the commentaries of scripture scholars and writings of theologians to interpret the import of particular passages and verses, this is a study of the so-called ‘Spiritual Gospel’, an appellation that has been attributed from the time of the Alexandrian school in the third century. Called to believe in Jesus the Word made flesh and come to belong to the Father through the bond of love borne by the Holy Spirit the spirituality of the Gospel of John is an invitation to intimacy with the triune God which issues in (as indicated by words of the Second Vatican Council) bringing ‘forth fruit in charity for the life of the world’. The book concludes with A Prayer to Jesus of John’s Gospel which gathers together the ten themes that have been the focus (facets) of the study.
Download or read book Mortal Imitations of Divine Life written by Eli Diamond and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mortal Imitations of Divine Life, Diamond offers an interpretation of De Anima, which explains how and why Aristotle places souls in a hierarchy of value. Aristotle’s central intention in De Anima is to discover the nature and essence of soul—the principle of living beings. He does so by identifying the common structures underlying every living activity, whether it be eating, perceiving, thinking, or moving through space. As Diamond demonstrates through close readings of De Anima, the nature of the soul is most clearly seen in its divine life, while the embodied soul’s other activities are progressively clear approximations of this principle. This interpretation shows how Aristotle’s psychology and biology cannot be properly understood apart from his theological conception of God as life, and offers a new explanation of De Anima’s unity of purpose and structure.
Download or read book The Power of Divine Eros written by A. H. Almaas and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two innovative spiritual teachers show how to use desire and passion—eros—as a gateway to realizing our fullest potential What do desire and passion have to do with our spiritual journey? According to A. H. Almaas and Karen Johnson, they are an essential part of it. Conventional wisdom cautions that desire and passion are opposed to the spiritual path—that engaging in desire will take you more into the world, into egoic life. And for most people, that is exactly what happens. We naturally tend to experience wanting in a self-centered way. The Power of Divine Eros challenges the view that the divine and the erotic are separate. When we open to the energy, aliveness, spontaneity, and zest of erotic love, we will find it inseparable from the realm of the holy and sacred. When this is understood, desire and passion become a gateway to wholeness and to realizing our full potential. Through guided exercises, the authors reveal how our relationships become opportunities on the spiritual journey to express ourselves authentically, to relate with openness, and to discover dynamic inner realms with another person. Through embodying the energy of eros, each of us can learn to be fully real and alive in all of our interactions.
Download or read book Discovering Divine Diamonds written by Wesley Mountain and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DIVINE DIAMOND written by KEVIN. O'GORMAN and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Divine Dialogue written by Richmond Kobe and published by Richmond Kobe. This book was released on 2023-07-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Integrate the Many Names of God into Prayer Immerse yourself in the profound exploration of the divine identities in "Divine Dialogue: Integrating the Many Names of God into Prayer." This comprehensive study serves as a spiritual guide, offering an enriching journey that delves deep into the heart of Biblical text to discover and unravel the significance of the myriad names of God, emphasizing their application in personal prayer life. At the outset, the book invites you on a sacred pilgrimage, tracing the footsteps of the biblical patriarchs and understanding the significance of their encounters with God. We start with the supreme creator, God himself, recognized by various names - God, Jehovah, Elohim, and Most High. This section takes us back to the creation's roots, bringing to light the profound implications of these names that represent God's omnipotence and supreme authority. We then traverse the covenantal journey, reflecting on God's promises, captured in the names El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, and Jehovah Nissi, among others. These are more than just names; they serve as powerful reminders of God's enduring commitment and steadfast love toward humanity. From the God of covenants, we move towards God's attributes, reflecting His comforting, hopeful, loving, and peaceful nature. These names embody the many facets of God's character and His relational aspect, acting as a beacon of hope and solace in our everyday lives. Next, we delve into the awe-inspiring mystery of the Incarnation through the names of Jesus Christ. Immanuel, Christ, Son of Man, Son of God — these names emphasize the divine condescension and the bridge between the divine and human nature. The discussion enhances our understanding of Christ’s mission and His role as our mediator and savior. We also explore the majestic titles of Jesus that emphasize his universal reign and his peace-bringing role—King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace, and the Alpha and Omega. We then transition to understanding Christ's redemptive work through names such as the Lamb of God, the Way, the Truth, the Life, the Vine, and the Good Shepherd. Delving deeper, we study Christ's divine authority through names that underline His headship over the church and His preeminence over creation. These names emphasize the authority and sovereignty of Christ, reassuring us of His victorious reign. As we move into the realm of the Holy Spirit, the book unveils the multitude of names that represent His divine work and influence in our lives. The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of Truth, and many more—each name inviting us to experience the transformative and sanctifying power of the Spirit. The narrative continues to unpack the guiding and comforting roles of the Holy Spirit, reflected through names such as the Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, and Helper. These names encourage us to lean on the Spirit for guidance, strength, and comfort. We then venture into the vivifying aspect of the Spirit, exploring names that speak of life and glory. The Eternal Spirit, Power of the Highest, Spirit of Life, and Spirit of Glory — these names inspire us to live a Spirit-led life that reflects God's glory. The exploration of the Spirit culminates with an examination of the Sealing Spirit, represented by names like the Seal, Deposit/Guarantee, Spirit of Grace and Supplication, and Fire. These names underscore the Spirit's role in assuring, empowering, and sanctifying believers. The book concludes with an enriching study of the various names emphasizing God's special relationship with Israel, His righteous judgment, His peace and rest, His strength and refuge, His light and truth, and His deliverance and salvation.
Download or read book Rising in Love written by Ram Das Batchelder and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rising in Love tells the story of the author's extraordinary spiritual awakening in America (which included meeting an angel), his discovery of Amma (the living Guru known in the West as “the Hugging Saint”), and the 27 amazing years he has spent in quest of Enlightenment as Amma’s devotee, most of that time in India. The book is a multi-faceted diamond. It is a suspenseful psychological thriller, a page-turner from the outset—yet there also much humor in the narrative, and at times reads like a comedic novel. From another angle, it is a story of profound healing from delusion, drug addiction and despair into a joyous and beautifully fulfilled life, and as such it is a ray of hope for all who suffer from addiction or mental illness of one kind or another.
Download or read book Nahmanides written by Moshe Halbertal and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broad, systematic account of one of the most original and creative kabbalists, biblical interpreters, and Talmudic scholars the Jewish tradition has ever produced Rabbi Moses b. Nahman (1194–1270), known in English as Nahmanides, was the greatest Talmudic scholar of the thirteenth century and one of the deepest and most original biblical interpreters. Beyond his monumental scholastic achievements, Nahmanides was a distinguished kabbalist and mystic, and in his commentary on the Torah he dispensed esoteric kabbalistic teachings that he termed “By Way of Truth.” This broad, systematic account of Nahmanides’s thought explores his conception of halakhah and his approach to the central concerns of medieval Jewish thought, including notions of God, history, revelation, and the reasons for the commandments. The relationship between Nahmanides’s kabbalah and mysticism and the existential religious drive that nourishes them, as well as the legal and exoteric aspects of his thinking, are at the center of Moshe Halbertal’s portrayal of Nahmanides as a complex and transformative thinker.
Download or read book The Metaphysical Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Forms of Religion written by John Coutts and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book It Is the Same Light written by Daljit Singh Jawa and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Guru Granth Sahib is generally known as the holy scripture of Sikhism, the worlds fifth largest religion. But this holy scripture is neither a storybook nor just the philosophy of the Sikh saints or prophets. It is more like a collection of divine revelations and hymns, expressing the feelings of love and devotion of the Sikh Gurus for the Supreme Being, along with the similar yearnings and longings of the devotees and saints from all faiths prevalent in Indian subcontinent during those times. The beauty of this 1430 page hymnal written in 22 different languages lies in the fact that while it spiritually connects the human mind to the original source of eternal bliss, it provides a very practical and effective way to live in love and harmony with other fellow human beings irrespective of their faith, color, caste, creed, or race. The following are a few examples of the views of eminent writers and scholars regarding Sri Guru Granth Sahib: Mankinds religious future may be obscure, yet one thing can be foreseen. The living higher religions are going to influence each other more than ever before, in the days of increasing communications between all parts of the world and branches of the human race. In this coming religious debate, the Sikh religion and its scriptures, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib will have something of special value to say to the rest of the world. Arnold Toynbee- Historian I have studied the scripture of great religions, but I do not find elsewhere the same power of appeal to the heart and mind as I find here in these volumes [of Sri Guru Granth Sahib]. There is something strangely modern about these scriptures. They speak to the people of any religion or of none. They speak for the human heart and the searching mind. Mrs. Pearl S. Buck- Nobel Laureate In Volume five of the It Is The Same Light series (SGGS pages 801-1000), author Daljit Singh Jawa continues his humble effort to share the beauty of the SGGS with those who have limited familiarity with the language (Gurumukhi), history, or context. The following are some of the comments received on the volume 7 (pages 1201-1430 of SGGS): This translation of Guru Granth Sahib is one of the best English translations in my view, as it is in simple understandable English, each shabads summary message is given, there is connection between the shabads to reveal continuity of thought process in Guru jis message. Thanks to S Daljit Singh ji for the great work which will benefit future generations understand Guru Jis message easily. -Amarjit Singh, M.D., University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY A monumental undertaking, reflecting a lifetime of devotion to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and to the scholarly study of its voluminous texts. Both its rendition of the original Gurmukhi script, with accompanying English transliteration, and its erudite commentary on each of the Granths many hymns mark this work as a stunning achievement which will benefit all serious students of the Sikh religion and of world religions in general. -Barry Crawford, Ph.D., Washburn Univesity, Topeka, Kansas
Download or read book The American Yorkshire Record written by American Yorkshire Club and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book India written by Victoria Christopher Murray and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best friends and gospel singers Diamond, India, Veronique, and Aaliyah compete in a nation-wide talent search in the hopes of landing a music contract; an effort that is complicated by India's hidden struggles with an eating disorder. Original.
Download or read book Truth s Triumph written by Thomas Tomkinson and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
