This book offers a rich insight into the role played by the earthly manifestation of the divine, examining the implications for belief, devotion, faith and interfaith understanding.
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The authoritative, G. Parrinder has done his homework - yet again. In this book he explores the divinity that underlies all spiritual teachings. His leanings are clearly to the East as is exemplified by his observations of Christianity. Very succinct but lacks the emotional realism of the recent "The Autobiography of Jesus of Nazareth and the Missing Years" by Richard G. Patton. Where Patton vividly depicts the sacred through the eyes of one of the world's greatest spiritual leaders, Parrinder merely shows the Avatars against their religious background. If you delight in history, Parrinder has delivered an exemplary book. If you want to feel that you are actually in the presence of the Divine, I would suggest looking at Patton's book. Every book by Parrinder is worth reading, since he does unearth nuggets of information that standard academics seem to miss.
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