The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming an Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart Contributor(s): Bourgeault, Cynthia (Author) |
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ISBN: 078796896X ISBN-13: 9780787968960 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $23.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: Understand Life's Meaning Through the Wisdom Tradition "Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice." "This lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey." "Cynthia Bourgeault's book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. She is a source to be trusted." "This book is a precious gem, a short and brilliant synthesis of the world's great wisdom traditions. Clear, concise, inspiring and poetic." "With consummate skill and dazzling clarity, Cynthia Bourgeault rescues the ancient knowledge of wisdom practices found in all the great traditions and teaches us how to become true instruments of God's glory." |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
Dewey: 248 |
LCCN: 2003009004 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.2" W x 7.2" (0.50 lbs) 154 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice. --Gerald May, senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, Addiction and Grace and Will and Spirit The spiritual wisdom and practical suggestions in this lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey. Cynthia Bourgeault's book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. Her sincerity, good sense, metaphysical depth, and broad experience make her a source to be trusted. |