A Journey Toward Awakening The Interspiritual Journey of a Christian Pastor |
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| Author:
| Bergland, Craig |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4636-9750-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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After a decade of ministry in progressive Christian circles and a concurrent study of Buddhism, the author came to a crossroad. Having come to an understanding that there is no hell and that God loves all people, he re-examined the story of Jesus. What he discovered was not a salvation teacher. In fact, Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God in the present tense. It became clear that Jesus was primarily a Jewish Wisdom and Enlightenment teacher and that all of the great religious traditions...
More DescriptionAfter a decade of ministry in progressive Christian circles and a concurrent study of Buddhism, the author came to a crossroad. Having come to an understanding that there is no hell and that God loves all people, he re-examined the story of Jesus. What he discovered was not a salvation teacher. In fact, Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God in the present tense. It became clear that Jesus was primarily a Jewish Wisdom and Enlightenment teacher and that all of the great religious traditions shared important values such as love, compassion, wisdom, and non-attachment to material goods. It was a realization that changed his life forever, and will change yours, too!