The Lost Sayings of Jesus by Andrew Phillip Smith
This collection of more than 300 sayings reveals spiritual truths that resonate across religious boundaries. Some are familiar; many are surprising; all expand our conventional understanding of the scope and essence of Jesus's original teachings.
Marvelous... Will provide spiritual seekers, committed Christians and academic scholars [insight into] sayings attributed to Jesus that they may not know existed. A valuable sourcebook and significant contribution to the study of the history of Christian ideas. -Stevan Davies, professor of religious studies, College Misericordia and author of The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained A fascinating kaleidoscope of 'other takes' on Jesus from early Christianity's closest religious neighbors. -Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Encountering the Wisdom Jesus An invaluable contribution to historical Jesus research.... Insightful, even-handed and refreshingly succinct ... an essential collection. -Rev. Jeffrey J. Butz, author of The Brother of Jesus and the Lost Teachings of Christianity Compelling and enlightening.... Allows us to hear the wisdom that was Jesus. -Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice If the gospels represent the tip [of Jesus's sayings], Andrew Phillip Smith has provided the rest of the iceberg. Here is proof that [Jesus's] voice has never fallen silent. -Robert M. Price, professor of scriptural studies, Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary Excellent ... an invaluable aid in our endeavor to hear [Jesus's] authentic voice. -Ron Miller, author of The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained
Andrew Phillip Smith has been investigating early Christianity and Gnosticism for over a decade, sharing the results in presentations and writings. He is the author of The Lost Sayings of Jesus: Teachings from Ancient Christian, Jewish, Gnostic and Islamic Sources—Annotated & Explained; The Gospel of Philip: Annotated & Explained (all SkyLight Paths) and The Gospel of Thomas: A New Version Based on Its Inner Meaning. Stephan A. Hoeller is professor emeritus of comparative religions at the College of Oriental Studies in Los Angeles. He is a frequent lecturer on Gnosticism and other spiritual traditions, and is the author of Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing, and two other books on the relationship of Gnosticism to Jungian psychology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781594731723 |
| ISBN 10 | 1594731721 |
| Title | The Lost Sayings of Jesus |
| Author | Andrew Phillip Smith |
| Series | Skylight Illuminations |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jewish Lights Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-04-13 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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