Happy John: An Advaita (Non-duality) Gospel
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1938651006 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Key to a Mystic Doctrine David Adamson Bear Gebhardt's Happy John delivers a beautiful and insightful interpretation of the Gospel of John. What a brilliant effort to save Jesus' good name!In an era in which Christianity has been hijacked and adulterated by millionaire televangelists, PhD level theologians appearing on cable TV who look like insurance salesmen in $500 suits, and faux-holy men parading around the Vatican in cassocks and beanies made of red stain, Gebhardt's book offers an authentic compass back to the roots of the real message of Jesus. His deep spiritual understanding soars far above the dim-witted litera. "A Jesus who could be my friend" according to S. Jorgenson. I enjoyed reading this book so very well. It gave me a view of Jesus as I have always longed to see Him, as a real, live person. I could well imagine Him in the market with His friends buying the groceries for that night's supper. I "listened" to the stories that I've heard all my life with a new appreciation for the lessons being taught; they just were so much more accessible And, boy! Didn't the love that God wants us to know about come through!At this time when the Christian Right seems to have taken control over Christ's messages, it is illuminating to elevated by this loving pre
With line by line references, reading this book is akin to satsang (keeping company) with Jesus.. An advaita (non-dual) translation of the Book of John. This work is a New Testament on how to be happy, for ordinary people and people of all Christian denominations, but especially useful for lapsed Christians, closet Christians, non-Christians, liberal Christians, so-so Christians, Buddhist Christians or anybody who has ever asked, How can I be happy? This advaita Bible reading/meditation offers a more accessible Jesus, who came to teach awareness, or natural happiness and peace