The Kingdom of God Is Like . . . [Paperback]

Thomas Keating (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

The author stirs the imagination with insightful commentary on the parables. Although originally told to people in a vastly different world, these stories are timeless and have much to say to all of us here and now.

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824516591
• ISBN-13: 978-0824516598
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thomas Keating, founder of the centering prayer movement, is an author, teacher, and monk who has worked for many years to foster understanding among the world's religions. A member of the Cistercian Order in the Benedictine tradition, Father Keating has served at monasteries in Colorado and Massachusetts. He currently directs retreats in the practice of Centering Prayer, a cornerstone of contemporary Christian contemplative practice. He is the author of the best-selling Open Mind, Open Heart, Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit, St. Therese of Lisieux, Manifesting God, and The Transformation of Suffering, Divine Therapy and Addiction, among many other books. He lives at St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for group study, November 11, 2009

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The parables of Jesus are difficult to understand but important to study and consider from every angle. Keating gives a guide to how these passages affect our lives today.