The Nature of Good and Evil (Journey of the Soul Series, Book 3) [Paperback]

Sylvia Browne (Author)

Book Description

Series: Journey of the Soul | Publication Date: March 2001

A framework for understanding the nature of good and evil. The struggle to continue being "good" when many "bad" people seem to get ahead faster is given a deeper meaning, as the author counsels that the choices made will impact directly on the soul, and invites the reader to find a path with God.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Celebrity psychic Sylvia Browne offers this third installment in her Journey of the Soul series. Readers familiar with Browne's beliefs of Gnostic Christianity (The Society of Novus Spiritus) know that she is an advocate of studying questions rather than dogma. As she has with the other two books in the series (God, Creation, and Tools for Life, Soul's Perfection), Browne uses her own voice as well as the channeled voices of her spirit guides Francine and Raheim. Fans of Browne's are already comfortable with the notion of benevolent spirit guides and shifting narration. What they may find disappointing, however, is the disjointed structure of the book, which seems to follows Browne's stream of consciousness instead of an organizing intelligence. As a result, it's hard to glean the gems within this tangential book. The discussion is at its best when it hones in with a question-and-answer format, such as the section when Francine answers the following questions: Did [dark entities] have a leader? "No, and they never will...." And, Can we judge the darkness? "Oh, we can judge darkness, and we must...."

About the Author

Millions of people have witnessed Sylvia Browne's incredible psychic powers on TV shows such as Montel, Larry King Live, and Unsolved Mysteries; and she has been profiled in Cosmopolitan, People magazine, and other national media. Her on-target psychic re --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 169 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561707244
• ISBN-13: 978-1561707249
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sylvia seems to be getting stale., August 5, 2001

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Kevin Gregory "Ca reader" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Nature of Good and Evil (Journey of the Soul Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

In Sylvia's third book of her Journey of the Soul series I felt her message was really starting to get diluted. By time I finished this book I began to get the feeling that it was written just to sell more books. Much of it was information repeated from the other books, with a few more stories added from her own experience. It is also filled with countless meditations which all basically are used for the same purpose. To cleanse the soul, heal, and rid it of negativity. I get the feeling she is going to come out with a book of meditations which, once again will be gathered from those in this series. This will add to her pocket book nicely. But before you get the impression I think this is all about greed let me say that I agree with many of her tenants, which was why I continued to read her books. Some of these include the fact that God exists in all of us, we do not need an intermediary to reach God, and that we all create our own Hell on earth. Some of the inconsistancies I found in the book stand out like a sore thumb. For one, on page 120 she quotes Genesis 1:26 "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness." She uses this quote to support the idea that Mother God and Father God both exist, not just a male God. Thus the Our, and Us, in the quote. But then on page 122 she goes on to say "The Old Testament is a collection of teaching stories, but certainly not the word of God. So, my question is which way is it? Are we suppose to take this literal interpretation in Genesis as the Word of God? There is also a false statement on page 110 when she is refering to her church she says "This is the first time in 2000 years that we're merging a belief in reincarnation into Christianity." This is not true at all since Charles Fillmore, over 100 years ago became a co-founder of Unity faith which does indeed merge the two. A strange statement from a woman who claims to be such a student of Religions of various faiths. In conclusion I don't dismiss all she says but she is beginning to get a bit stale. It is a fairly good book if you are curius enough.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Understanding Evil - At Last", December 16, 2001

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S. Anderson "Book Goddess" (Peoria, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Nature of Good and Evil (Journey of the Soul Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

This is the first of Sylvia's I have read. It really opened my mind and my heart. I realized through her knowledge and enlightenment that I was more spiritual than I thought. It surprised me. I believe Sylvia is the "real thing". I do not detect one word of insincereness. She can make you laugh without making "fun" of the subject at hand. I believe more in God and the Holy Spirit the way she does. She put into words what I had been feeling but not knowing why. So, if you want to search your soul - READ THIS! Evil is everywhere, you must protect yourself from it. This book shows you how. Sylvia can provide the comfort your soul may be seeking.She did mine. I don't live in fear any more. THANK YOU SYLVIA!!! A MUST READ FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN SPIRITUALITY.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wow!!~, March 12, 2001

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This review is from: The Nature of Good and Evil (Journey of the Soul Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

This book is a must read if your really into Sylvia Browne and her books. She introduces new material such as the 8 keys to live by, a more in depth and explannation of who are dark entites(yuck), and basically the nature of good people and those who aren't. I really loved it and it had a good impact on me after i finished reading it.