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The wisdom Jesus : transforming heart and mind : a new perspective on Christ and his message / Cynthia Bourgeault.
Bourgeault looks to the Gospels, to contemplative experience, and to recently discovered ancient Christian documents (such as the Nag Hammadi scriptures and the Gospel of Thomas) to reveal a fresh new understanding of Jesus and his teaching.
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- ISBN: 9781590305805 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1590305809 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: viii, 223 pages ; 21 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Boston, Mass. : New Seeds Books, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-216) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The teachings of Jesus -- Jesus as a recognition event -- Jesus in context -- The kingdom of heaven is within you -- The path of Metanoia -- A gospel of Thomas sampler -- Kenosis : the path of self-emptying love -- Jesus as tantric master -- The mysteries of Jesus -- The incarnation -- The passion -- Crucifixion and its aftermath -- The great Easter fast -- Christian wisdom practices -- Centering prayer meditation -- Lectio divina -- Chanting and psalmody -- Welcoming -- Eucharist. |
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| Subject: | Jesus Christ. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | 232 B772 (Text) | 35178001280570 | Adult Non-Fiction | Checked out | 05/15/2025 |
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Summary:
Bourgeault looks to the Gospels, to contemplative experience, and to recently discovered ancient Christian documents (such as the Nag Hammadi scriptures and the Gospel of Thomas) to reveal a fresh new understanding of Jesus and his teaching.
