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Confirmation: The Spiritual Wisdom That Has Shaped Our Lives [Hardcover]

Khephra Burns (Editor), Susan L. Taylor (Editor)
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April 14, 1997
Confirmation: The Spiritual Wisdom That Has Shaped Our Lives is a very personal collection of inspirational writings gathered by the husband and wife team of Khephra Burns and Susan L. Taylor from more than a hundred different sources, representing the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout the world that have helped to shape their spiritual life. Introduced by a moving essay describing Susan and Khephra's spiritual coming-of-age, and informed by scores of narrative bridges by the authors explaining and annotating the selections they include, the collection spotlights the wisdom of the ages that has been at the core of the author's spiritual growth over the past twenty years.

Organized under a dozen different subject areas, from love and forgiveness to fear, death, prayer and meditation, this enthralling collection includes passages not only from the traditional sacred texts of the world's major religions--the Bible, the Koran, the Torah, Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Buddha-but from African proverbs and the writings of animists, mystics, poets, seers and songwriters elucidating the oneness of being. Among the authors included are Christian mystic Howard Thurman, Maya Angelou, Kahlil Gibran, Deepak Chopra, Sufi mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi, Black Elk, Lao-Tzu, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, John Coltrane, African shaman Malidoma Some, and many more.

Confirmation is a rich and varied treasury of spiritual delights that will be nothing less than a sacred feast to Susan Taylor's devoted fans and followers.

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These inspirational writings, which include passages from the Bible, the Koran, and the teachings of Buddha, as well as African proverbs, reveal the editors' spiritual and cultural roots.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Confirmation: The Spiritual Wisdom That Has Shaped Our Lives is a very personal collection of inspirational writings gathered by the husband and wife team of Khephra Burns and Susan L. Taylor from more than a hundred different sources, representing the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout the world that have helped to shape their spiritual life. Introduced by a moving essay describing Susan and Khephra's spiritual coming-of-age, and informed by scores of narrative bridges by the authors explaining and annotating the selections they include, the collection spotlights the wisdom of the ages that has been at the core of the author's spiritual growth over the past twenty years.

Organized under a dozen different subject areas, from love and forgiveness to fear, death, prayer and meditation, this enthralling collection includes passages not only from the traditional sacred texts of the world's major religions--the Bible, the Koran, the Torah, Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Buddha-but from African proverbs and the writings of animists, mystics, poets, seers and songwriters elucidating the oneness of being. Among the authors included are Christian mystic Howard Thurman, Maya Angelou, Kahlil Gibran, Deepak Chopra, Sufi mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi, Black Elk, Lao-Tzu, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, John Coltrane, African shaman Malidoma Some, and many more.

Confirmation is a rich and varied treasury of spiritual delights that will be nothing less than a sacred feast to Susan Taylor's devoted fans and followers.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday; 1st Anchor Books ed edition (April 14, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385478690
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385478694
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.8 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,513,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and inspirational, February 11, 2002
It is unfortunate that the authors chose to name the book Confirmation. It immediately draws up images of religious indoctrination into one or another particular religious group. If that is what you are looking for in this book then you will be very disappointed. Instead it is a recounting of the spiritual growth of the authors as well as their collection of inspirational writings from around the world. The inspirational passages represent the wisdom and deep understanding of many cultures and are hard to read without some sort of emotional stirrings. Well selected to be appropriate to the section, it is not indoctrination designed to lead you to confirmation in a particular religion but inspiration designed to lead you into your own personal confirmation. A great book for keeping a healthy and positive perspective in life.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An impressive and inspirational book, June 16, 1997
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This book is quite impressive and inspirational. The authors have included works from a wide range of spiritual and religious traditions. The universal wisdom from which it draws shines through. This book is a must for those who seek truth in a form that is unfettered by doctrine and dogma
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding material, June 16, 2003
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martin j. harris (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
Just a short review of a book that I have read and reread for the last 3-4 years....it is the perfect book for you to read with and to your significant other. A blessing of a book that soothes the heart and soul. Also, when you get the chance look up other works of the authors referred to in the book ....and you will have some new wisdom added to your shelves courtesy of Khephra and Susan
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