The Tao of Books Bargains Christian Mysticism

Michael Drosnin

For 3000 years a code in the Bible has remained hidden. Now it has been unlocked by computer - and it may reveal our future. The code, broken by an Israeli mathematician, foretells events that happened thousands of years after the Bible was written. It foresaw both Kennedy assassinations, the Oklahoma bombing - everything from World War II to Watergate, from the Holocaust to the Moon landing. "On September 1, 1994, I flew to Isreal and met in Jerusalem with a close friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the poet Chaim Guri. I gave him a letter which he immediately gave to the Prime Minister. "An Israeli mathematician has discovered a hidden code in the bible that appears to reveal the details of events that took place thousands of years after the bible was written," my letter to Rabin stated. "The reason I'm telling you about this is that the only time your full name-Yitzhak Rabin-is encoded in the bible, the words 'assassin that will assassinate' cross your name." On November 4, 1995, came the awful confirmation, a shot in the back from a man who believed he was on a mission from God, the murder that was encoded in the bible three thousand years ago." -from the Bible Code. Remainder mark.
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BIBLE CODE 2: The Countdown Ref: RWD794

Michael Drosnin

Bible Code II: The Countdown starts with 9/11 and counts down to Armageddon. For 3000 years a code in the Bible remained hidden. Now it has been unlocked by computer, and it reveals events that will happened thousands of years after the Bible was written. Often world-shaking events are predicted in advance - and then happen exactly as foretold. Do we really have only years to survive? Or can the Bible code help save our world? Can we use it to change our future? This is the thrilling sequel to the #1 bestseller that shook the world.

292pp, 9.5x7.5 ... Hardback

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CREATIVE MIND Ref: RWF0411

Ernest Holmes

Here is the first book by the writer who inspired countless men and women to achieve their greatest potential. It is a simple, straight-to-the-point summary of the principles of affirmative thought that Ernest Holmes made famous in his Science of Mind philosophy. Readers will be unable to look at themselves in the same way after experiencing the potent, overwhelmingly convincing insights and lessons found in this indispensable guide to inner power. REMAINDER MARK.

128pp,, 7.25x5 ... ISBN 1585426067 ... Paperback

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THE ESSENTIAL GNOSTIC GOSPELS: Including the Gospel of Thomas & The Gospel of Mary Ref: RWB0537

Alan Jacobs

The Gnostics were early Christians whose beliefs and practices put them at odds with the orthodox Church; indeed, the Church considered Gnostics to be heretics and made a concerted effort to destroy their writings. However, in 1945, a remarkable discovery was made in Nag Hamadi, in the Egyptian desert: a jar containing 13 papyrus documents, dating back to the fourth century AD, with genuine Gnostic texts in the original Greek. In addition, this manuscript included four gospels that offered accounts of Jesus and His times that are strikingly different from the New Testament. Alan Jacobs brings his unrivalled scholarship to bear on these illuminating and eye-opening works, offering inspiring and poetic translations that capture the verses’ uplifting spiritual message and beauty.

This selection includes: the Fable of the Pearl, the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Melchizedek, the Gospel of Philip, Poimandres, the Apocalypse of the Great Power, the Sophia of Jesus Christ, Human Suffering, the Gospel of Truth, the Greatest Human Evil is the Forgetfulness of God, the Secret Book According to St John, Thunder, the Cosmic Drama, Letter to Flora, Peter and the Pearl Seller, James's Hidden Book, the Sextus Proverbs, Allogenes, Thomas the Contender, a Prayer of St Paul, the Resurrection, and the Vision of God.

326pp, 9.25x6.25 .... ISBN 1842932039 .... Hardback

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GNOSTIC DISCOVERIES: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library Ref: REA470

Marvin Meyer

Before the discovery of the Nag Hammadi documents in the 1940s, Gnosticism was considered to be a form of anti-Christian heresy taught by some early church fathers and condemned by others. But with the unearthing of the Gnostic texts at Nag Hammadi, scholars have a better idea of the scope and direction of Gnostic teaching in the early years of Christianity as told by its adherents. Gnostic Discoveries opens the with the thrilling adventure story of the discovery of the ancient Papyrii at Nag Hammadi. Meyer then discusses the pre-Christian forms of wisdom that went on to influence what Christians believe today. In addition, some Nag Hammadi texts are attributed to Valentinus, a man who almost became Pope, and whose rejection changed the church in significant ways. Text by text, Meyer traces the history and impact of this great find on the Church, right up to our current beliefs and popular cultural fascination with this officially suppressed secret knowledge about Jesus and his followers. REMAINDER MARK.

256pp, 8x5 ... Paperback

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THE GOD CODE: The Secret of Our Past, The Promise of Our Future Ref: RWD822

Gregg Braden

What would it mean to discover an ancient language - a literal message - hidden within the DNA of life itself? What we once believed of our past is about to change... A coded message has been found within the molecules of life, deep within the DNA in each cell of our bodies. Through a remarkable discovery linking Biblical alphabets to our genetic code, the “language of life” may now be read as the ancient letters of a timeless message. Regardless of race, religion, heritage, or lifestyle, the message is the same in each cell of every woman, child, and man, past and present. Sharing all-new, fascinating research, Gregg Braden discusses the life-changing discovery that led him from a successful career in the aerospace and defense industries to an extensive 12-year study of the most sacred and honored traditions of humankind.

290pp, 9x6 ... Hardback

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HILDEGARD OF BINGEN: Selections from Her Writings Ref: RWB0260

Hildegard of Bingen was widely consulted as an oracle and prophet and wrote prolifically on doctrinal matters, as well as on secular matters like medicine. Scivias, her major religious work, consists of twenty-six visions, which are first set down literally as she saw them, and are then explained exegetically. As a group the visions form a theological summa of Christian doctrine and are famous for their feminine and creative imagery of the divine. EMAINDER MARK.

160pp, 8x5 ... Paperback

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THE JESUS DYNASTY: Stunning New Evidence About the Hidden History of Jesus Ref: REA310

James Tabor

Based on hand-on archaeological experience and ground-breaking academic research, real-life Indiana Jones, James Tabor, has produced a compelling and bold new interpretation of the life of Jesus and the origins of Christianity. So impressive is his work that Kathy Reichs, bestselling mystery writer of the Tempe Brennan series, was inspired by his findings to write her latest novel, Cross Bones. The truth, however, is far more gripping than fiction - either hers or Dan Brown's. Tabor's revelations are startling and substantiated, beginning with his accidental discovery on a dig in Israel of what many now think was Jesus' family tomb. Piecing together new archaeological evidence, combined with the earliest surviving Christian documents, Tabor reconstructs Jesus' real family history. What emerges is Jesus as head of a persecuted royal dynasty in exile. Jesus was leader of a messianic movement - one far different to the revelations of his maverick follower Paul who was responsible for what we know as Christianity today. Was Jesus far more human than the Church has led us to believe? Did Jesus entrust his teachings to someone much closer to him? Was his royal bloodline meant to free mankind or just a chosen few? And why did dissident follower Paul have a more lasting effect on Christianity than Jesus himself?

464pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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MESSIAH MYTH: The Near Eastern Roots of Jesus & David Ref: RWB0399H

Thomas L. Thompson

Since the eighteenth century, scholars and historians studying the texts of the Bible have attempted to distill historical facts and biography from the mythology and miracles described there. That trend continues into the present day, as scholars such as those of the "Jesus Seminar" dissect the Gospels and other early Christian writings to separate the "Jesus of history" from the "Christ of faith." But with The Messiah Myth, noted Biblical scholar Thomas L. Thompson argues that the quest for the historical Jesus is beside the point, since the Jesus of the Gospels never existed. Like King David before him, says Thompson, the Jesus of the Bible is an amalgamation of themes from Near Eastern mythology and traditions of kingship and divinity. The theme of a messiah - a divinely appointed king who restores the world to perfection - is typical of Egyptian and Babylonian royal ideology dating back to the Bronze Age. In Thompson's view, the contemporary audience for whom the Old and New Testament were written would naturally have interpreted David and Jesus not as historical figures, but as metaphors embodying long-established messianic traditions. Challenging widely held assumptions about the sources of the Bible and the quest for the historical Jesus, The Messiah Myth is sure to spark interest and heated debate.

432pp, 9.25x6.25 ... Hardback

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ON UNION WITH GOD Ref: RFD243

Albertus Magnus

One of the classics of Christian mysticism, this spiritual guide was written during the 12th century by Albert the Great (Albertus Magnus), commonly known as the Universal Doctor. An expression of his personal mysticism, it describes how God must be worshipped in spirit, the mind cleared of images and free from the distractions of mortal senses.

96pp, illus. ... Hardback

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RUN TO THE MOUNTAIN: The Journals of Thomas Merton, 1939-41 Ref: RED334

Thomas Merton

"In this volume of previously unpublished writings (the fifth installment of his journals), Merton speaks of his new life as a hermit and his reactions to contemporary upheavals in the Catholic Church and American society. Having spent over 20 years in the strictly communal life of the Trappist Cistercian Order, Merton finally obtained permission to live in solitude. Although this move was clearly a way for him to follow his bohemian and intellectual bent, it gave expression to his deep desire to seek God absolutely, free from the trivia that often complicated life in the Abbey. These journal entries illustrate both modes of Merton's existence. He discusses his omnivorous (and apparently random) reading of such writers as Rilke, Nietzsche, Neruda, Flannery O'Connor, and Simone Weil. He corresponds with contemporary intellectuals, including the Buddhist scholar Marco Pallis and Zen master D.T. Suzuki, even visiting the latter in New York. We see Merton's exasperation with US policy in Vietnam and with the South's racial practices, his excitement at developments in the Catholic Church's Second Vatican Council, and his misgivings at the Church's liturgical changes (e.g., the Passion Gospel read in English instead of sung in Latin strikes him as ``liturgical vaudeville'' and devoid of imagination). Merton supports the peace movement and distrusts the optimistic cliches of contemporary American culture, lamenting an increasingly Americanized world without cultural roots. Vignettes of daily life in the Abbey and in the hermitage form a background for each of these pages. We see Merton struggling with the mediocrity of his abbot and his own inconsistencies. His relentless introspection makes challenging reading, while his copious allusions to spiritual writings down the centuries open to us the sources of his own rich inner life. Merton at his best: sophisticated, honest, humorous, and mystical." - Kirkus Reviews.

478pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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SCIENCE OF MIND Ref: RWB0155

Ernest Holmes

In the early part of the twentieth century, a visionary named Ernest Holmes began a journey of exploration and research that profoundly affected thinkers throughout America. His work, based on the teachings of the great philosophers, the sacred wisdom of both Eastern and Western traditions, and the empirical nature of science, offers a philosophy of religion and psychology emphasizing the limitless potential of the human mind. Now, for the first time, The Science of Mind appears in paperback to coincide with the seventieth anniversary of Ernest Holmes's founding of the Religious Science movement. This book contains the fundamentals of Holmes's teachings and is a primary resource used by teaching centers and spiritual healers worldwide. Its universal principles apply to people of all spiritual backgrounds as they describe a higher level of existence attainable through the use of Nature's forces and the power of God. While imparting an unrivaled technique for living, Dr. Holmes's classic guide speaks clearly to a complex world caught in transition and searching for guidance. REMAINDER MARK.

672pp, 9x6 ... ISBN 0874779219 ... Paperback

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SHINE ON: Visions of Life Ref: RWD720H

Betty Shine

The final book from one of the world's best loved mediums, who died in 2002. The book contains 101 original poems about life and commentaries on each one. Having spent the last decade of her life committing her thoughts and tales of her incredible experiences to paper in 11 popular and often best-selling books, Betty began experimenting with a new outlet for her unique philosophy of life - poetry. Though she had written heartfelt poems for many years, it was only in her last year that it was finally recognized as being really special, when she began getting interest from professional record producers about setting some to music and turning a number of the verses into lyrics. It seemed that the musical instincts Betty had honed as a professional opera singer were showing themselves quite unwittingly in the way she wrote her poetry. The collection is at once thought-provoking and inspiring, presenting an honest summary of so many of the thoughts and sentiments that made Betty's books so popular and stimulating. The wisdom enshrined in these pieces, will provide support and solace to her many devoted fans, as well as being the perfect introduction for those who have yet to be touched by the magic of Betty Shine.

224pp, 8x5.5 ... Hardback

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WHO WROTE THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS? The Search for the Secret of Qumran Ref: RED347

Norman Golb

N orman Golb has produced a compelling new interpretation of the origin and meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The subject of unending fascination and controversy since their discovery in the Qumran caves in 1947, Professor Golb intensifies the debate. Ground-breaking work. Remainder mark.

480pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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