Description
While many people have problems with the church - including most churchgoers - the person of Jesus is an indispensable force in the achievement of any authentic spirituality. The conflict between faith and experience is eased in the rediscovery of the essential unity and simplicity at the heart of Jesus' teachings. Embarking on this journey of rediscovery, this book takes as its starting point a question that Jesus himself asked his disciples, 'Who do you say I am?' For the many Christians who have never taken this question seriously, Laurence Freeman explores this question in the light of some of the big issues of religious understanding:the historical reality of Jesus, the experiential reading of the Scriptures, personal conversion,the inner journey.
About the Author
Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk who followed John Main osb as director of the World Community of Christian Meditation, a worldwide spiritual family united in the practice of daily prayer, with over 110,000 members in more than 100 countries.
Reviews
'Clearly the finest biography of the founder of Methodism written by an English scholar this century.' * Methodist Recorder *
'Father Laurence has written this book in full Christian faith, explaining from his own experience how relating to Jesus Christ and his teaching combined with meditation, can illuminate the spiritual life. Readers of this book, especially those who seek personal transformation and inner peace, will find much to ponder and apply here.' -- The Dalai Lama
'A book that demands more than one reading - it is written from the heart of Christian contemplative traditions - with boldness, wit and calm.' -- Rowan Williams
'The most refreshing and empowering book on Jesus that I have read in a long, long time.' -- Huston Smith
'This inspiring work is not an armchair read! It is a text which elicits many powerful responses ... This book has a freshness and appeal that will continue to attract a wide readership. Don't miss this treasure!' -- Maureen Farrell FCJ
Book Information
ISBN 9781848250376
Author Laurence Freeman
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich
Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich
About the Author
Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk who followed John Main osb as director of the World Community of Christian Meditation, a worldwide spiritual family united in the practice of daily prayer, with over 110,000 members in more than 100 countries.
Reviews
'Clearly the finest biography of the founder of Methodism written by an English scholar this century.' * Methodist Recorder *
'Father Laurence has written this book in full Christian faith, explaining from his own experience how relating to Jesus Christ and his teaching combined with meditation, can illuminate the spiritual life. Readers of this book, especially those who seek personal transformation and inner peace, will find much to ponder and apply here.' -- The Dalai Lama
'A book that demands more than one reading - it is written from the heart of Christian contemplative traditions - with boldness, wit and calm.' -- Rowan Williams
'The most refreshing and empowering book on Jesus that I have read in a long, long time.' -- Huston Smith
'This inspiring work is not an armchair read! It is a text which elicits many powerful responses ... This book has a freshness and appeal that will continue to attract a wide readership. Don't miss this treasure!' -- Maureen Farrell FCJ
Book Information
ISBN 9781848250376
Author Laurence Freeman
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich
Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich
