Myth and Religion: A Thorn in the Flesh : Not What Should Be, Not What Might Be, but What Is/Spiritual Authority/Jesus : His Religion, or the Religi [Audio Cassette]

Alan Watts (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Watts is best known as a popular interpreter of Eastern religions, but this collection of edited transcripts of six of his lectures will reintroduce him as a perceptive commentator on Western traditions as well. Of particular relevance to contemporary readers are his discussions of hierarchy, authority, identity, and sexual ethics. As in previous Watts volumes from Tuttle, the oral character of the presentations is preserved in transcription. Readers (particularly those who encounter Watts here for the first time) may find it frustrating that the context and original setting of the lectures are not made explicit; but, frustrated or not, they will find Watts a lively and often provocative partner in reflection on important themes. Steve Schroeder --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Alan Watts begins with scholarship and intellect, and proceeds with art and eloquence to the frontiers of the spirit." -- Los Angeles Times

"Alan Watts had the gift of being able to communicate with an intuitive intelligence and humor." -- The Inner Directions Journal

"Watts displays his famous breezy, devil-may-care style...it's easy to see why his influence remains strong." -- The New York Times Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Electronic Univ (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882435206
• ISBN-13: 978-1882435203
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,543,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christianity Trap, April 21, 2000

By 

David Teubner - See all my reviews

This review is from: Myth and Religion: A Thorn in the Flesh : Not What Should Be, Not What Might Be, but What Is/Spiritual Authority/Jesus : His Religion, or the Religi (Audio Cassette)

Alan Watts lectured to live audiences during the 1960's and1970's. His talks reveal his view of Christianity and religion andleaves the listener with a keen sense that "I too, am a son of God". With this insight the listener is set free to experience life in its fullest. Alan Watts masterful description of Christianity through a Buddhist point of view is truely illuminating.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from Iowa, June 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Myth and Religion: The Edited Transcripts (Hardcover)

This is an awesome book. I was introduced to Alan Watts' work about a year ago and I have throughly enjoyed his exploration of the eastern and western religious ideas. I was born and raised in both the Hindu and Christian triditions, and it was difficult for me to compare the two religions until Alan Watts came along.