Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science [Paperback]

Thomas Troward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

The Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science are required reading for anyone wishing to understand and control the power of the mind. Without these lectures the New Thought Movement and The Science of Mind might never have been born. Thomas Troward was an early New Thought writer who had an immense impact on those who would follow. Ernest Holmes, Frederick Bailes, Joseph Murphy, and Emmett Fox cited him as a major influence, and Genevieve Behrend was his student. It is impossible to over estimate his importance to the New Thought movement. His intense fusion of Eastern and Western philosophy is unmatched.

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About the Author

About the Author: Thomas Troward
THOMAS TROWARD is best remembered as a pioneer of the New Thought movement from his contribution of a few small volumes that have had a profound effect on the understanding and development of spiritual metaphysics. His philosophy played a major role in the work of prominent New Thought teachers such as Emmet Fox and Ernest Holmes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: DeVorss & Company (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875166148
• ISBN-13: 978-0875166148
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #976,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Metaphysics

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the most interesting / different metaphysical books, December 17, 1998

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This review is from: Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science (Paperback)

Today not known and obsure writer, Judge Troward writes in a powerful and unique way. His book cover areas such as: Spirit and Matter/Intution/Healing/The creative power of thought. Having read over the years hundreds of metaphysical and science of the mind books I found his work to be thought provoking, compelling and complex especially when he details the relation between the universal mind and the individual mind. His style is his own,a sample:"To get good results we must properly understand our relation to the great impersonal power we are using. It is intellegent,and we are intelligent, and the 2 intelligents must cooperate. We must not fly in the face of the Law by expecting to do for us what it can only do through us;and we should therefore use our intelligence with the knowledge that it is acting as the instrument of a greater intelligence; and because we have this knowledge we may, and should, cease from from all anxiety as to the final result.".....vintage Troward. Highly recommended for those looking for something more "heavy".

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Spirit Is Always Waiting To Be Called Forth, September 13, 2006

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John P. Morgan "Light Coach" (Beautiful San Dimas, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science (Paperback)

When I first decided that I wanted to become a Religious Science Practitioner, I was forewarned that I would probably have to study the writings of Thomas Troward. Most of the people I talked to said that his writing was pendantic, awkward, and cumbersome. When I finally did get into a class that exposed me to Troward, I wondered if I was reading the same man that these others had dismissed.

I love this book. I really do. One reviewer said it was an "imperfect work". Well, mmmm...maybe...sure...why not...but if there is one thing that I have learned over the years of studying metaphysics and attemting to boldly apply my spirituality in "Ordinary, every day living" and that is, the Perfect is always within the Imperfect; that the Living God that makes all things new is waiting to be called forth in each and every moment.

Troward does tend to write very long sentences without much puncuation and they can be awkward to read at times. But do not go into the reading looking for grammatical flaws, because if you do, you will surely find them. Instead, go into the reading with a willingness to know at a deeper level that God, the Infinite Source of all Creation is right where you are and this One Source is constantly supplying your every need.

Life is always responding to our thoughts...to our feelings...look around your life...what is it reflecting? If you are undergoing illness, or personal tragedy, or setbacks, allow yourself to gently and quietly return to your Source. Not out of shame or regret or remorse or guilt, but out of a deep knowing that this Perfect Spirit will shine through the imperfect channel and make Itself known to you and through you.

This is great book and it deserves to be in any great collection of metaphysical books. I recommend it highly for every page has at least one nugget of pure gold just waiting for you to embrace and make your own.

Here's knowing that you are always in the right place at the right time and that God is always guiding you to your Highest and Best.

Peace and Blessings.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bulletproof Arguments for How Thought Creates Reality, May 14, 2002

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"hal0527" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science (Paperback)

Having read most of New Thought Literature over the last few years, my quest for the origins and inspirations of current New Thought literature eventually led me to discover Judge Trowards incredible writings. I believe that our current "we'll believe it when we see it" mindset imprinted in our social memory banks can be a barrier to discovering the true nature and source of our own creative powers. To the analytical mind of today that needs a solid foundation and understanding of how his arguments may be true, I find there is no comparison. Though written in turn of the century language which can be a little heady, his discussions and logical conclusions on how we are "distribution centers for divine unlimited creative power" are simply brilliant. I have not found any single other New Thought book that attempts to explain by "logical argument" from beginning to end, the path that leads the reader to understand the Laws of Cause and Effect and The Descent of Spirit into Matter and how to use these Laws to Create our own positive, unlimited life. Incredible Life Changing Book. READ IT DAILY!