Prosperity (Unity Classic Library) [Hardcover]

Charles Fillmore (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unity Classic Library | Publication Date: March 1995

American mystic CHARLES FILLMORE (1854-1948) was a founder of Unity Church, part of the early "New Age" movement called New Thought that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unity adheres to a "positive, practical Christianity," and this 1940 edition embodies that philosophy: it preaches that poverty is a sin, and that God wants us to be rich...a strain that has been picked up by some modern fundamentalist preachers in a way not entirely faithful to Fillmore's beliefs. Fillmore's lessons encompass... • Spiritual Substance, the Fundamental Basis of the Universe • Spiritual Mind, the Omnipresent Directive Principle of Prosperity • Faith in the Invisible Substance, the Key to Demonstration • Man, the Inlet and Outlet of Divine Mind • The Law That Governs the Manifestation of Supply • Wealth of Mind Expresses Itself in Riches • God Has Provided Prosperity for Every Home • God Will Pay Your Debts • Tithing, the Road to Prosperity • Right Giving, the Key to Abundant Receiving • Laying Up Treasures • Overcoming the Thought of Lack

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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About the Author

Charles Fillmore was an innovative thinker, a pioneer in metaphysical thought at a time when most religious thought in America was entirely orthodox. He was a lifelong advocate of the open, inquiring mind, and he took pride in keeping abreast of the latest scientific and educational discoveries and theories. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Unity Books (Unity School of Christianity) (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871591073
• ISBN-13: 978-0871591074
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,001,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those with open and discerning minds, October 13, 2001

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This review is from: Prosperity (Unity Classic Library) (Hardcover)

Charles Fillmore and the Unity movement which he co-founded has always urged individual thinking and stayed away from dogmatic beliefs, and as such, don't fit the definition or understanding of "cult". However, his thinking is definitely non-traditional, and I don't recommend his books to fundamentalist, Biblical literalists.

That said, this is definitely a book to read. It's not about material prosperity as such, but about over all prosperity in all areas of life. So if your primary aim to get filthy rich, this isn't for you. But if you are seeking a more fulfilling life, a greater understanding and closeness to the Great Power in our universe, and a mind-expanding, soul-enriching reading experience, I recommend this to you.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Single greatest book on Prosperity, April 18, 2004

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Diana Renison (Olympia, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prosperity (Unity Classic Library) (Hardcover)

I have read many books on Prosperity. This book pulled it together for me. I am on my 4th time reading it. Prosperity is about quality of life. Since reading this, my income and equity has exceeded in amounts to large to say. My sense of peace and purpose is even larger than that. The book was written so long ago that sometime the language and word usage can be tricky. At the end of each chapter are questions intended to help grasp the concepts. I found this to be helpful. This is a must read.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my life!, April 3, 2000

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"anonymousi" (Unity Village, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prosperity (Unity Classic Library) (Hardcover)

Charles Fillmore knew what he was talking about. I use the prinicples outlined in this book and have gone from being unemployed and unable to pay the utility bill to self-emplolyed with very little debt. This book explains what money is, how it works, and how I can work with it. I AM PROSPEROUS!