The latest in the Secret Language series, The Secret Language of the Soul is an inspiring survey of faith and ritual through the ages, from Native American vision quests to chakras, avatars, and archangels. Turning to all the major religious traditions as well as more obscure philosophies, author Jane Hope considers destiny, enlightenment, and salvation; the lives of spiritual figures; and esoteric ideas as diverse as Tantric meditation and spirit helpers. Original and ancient artworks depict some of the most profound and compelling images ever devised -- the Tibetan Wheel of Life; the Judaic seven-branched candlestick; the ancient Egyptian Eye of Horus. In the tradition of Huston Smith's World Religions, this richly illustrated volume is an inviting universal guide to the realm of the divine.
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Jane Hope is a writer, visual artist, and teacher who studied under the late Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Author of Buddha for Beginners, she lives in London and North Wales.
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THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOOK!!!!!!! I am impressed at both the quality of the illustrations, artwork, and photographs and the simplicity in which the material is presented. This is NOT a scholarly discussion of comparative religion. Rather, it is a peaceful journey, pleasing to the eyes, easy on the mind, and regenerating to the soul. I am a student of religious studies and would recommend this to anyone, regardless of their knowledge and scholarship (or lack thereof) in comparative religion. It is not going to provide a learned scholar with any new insights but it just might be the ticket to getting someone to begin a journey using Houston Smith's "Illustrated World Religions" or Joseph Campbell's "Power of Myth".
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A marvelous variety of images combined with inviting text.,
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I teach comparative religions to intelligent, educated adults who are exploring their own spiritual paths. This book provides an overview of the ways in which different peoples have expressed their own answers to life's basic questions. The organization of the book is unique, giving the reader an opportunity to explore each topic as treated by a number of wisdom traditions. A perfect introduction to comparative religion study.
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Beautifully illustrated with works of religious art from the world's diverse faiths, this book offers a colorful smorgasboard of spiritual symbols for those who seek understanding of truths that elude literal explanation. Because this "smorgasboard" offers just a taste of each spiritual tradition, it is not "food for the soul," but rather a feast for the eyes, and perhaps an appetizer to stimulate readers to delve more deeply into one of the many topics presented. Jane Hope is concerned with the "loss of the soul" or "ennui" being experienced by so many in Western society, where "the world is seen as separate from the individual self." She believes that "through the various manifestations of faith - vision, symbol, ritual, discipline - we may still grasp the archetypal reality that underlies all experience." Her book proffers a ring of keys to this reality. It is up to us to choose a key, if we haven't already, and turn it in the lock. -Emily L. VanLaeys, author of DREAM WEAVING: USING DREAM GUIDANCE TO CREATE LIFE'S TAPESTRY
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Hebrew Bible, Native American, Zhuang Zhou, New Testament, Sky Heroes, Bodhi Tree, Book of the Dead, Prophet Muhammad, World Tree, Mount Meru, Carl Jung, Four Noble Truths, Holy Spirit, Raja Yoga, Rosh Ha-Shanah, Son of God, Temple of Heaven, Ayers Rock, Lord of the Dance, Ten Commandments, Tree of Knowledge, Yom Kippur New!
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- The Journey to the East by Hermann Hesse on page 55
- The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud on page 114
- Psychology and Alchemy (Collected Works of C.G. Jung Vol.12) by C. G. Jung on page 4
- Ghost Dance (Star Trek Voyager, No 20, Dark Matters Book Two of Three) by Christie Golden on page 95
- The Middle Ages by Jennie Fields on page 126
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- Create Your Personal Sacred Text: Develop and Celebrate Your Spiritual Life by Bobbi Parish on page 114, and Back Matter
- The Encyclopedia of God: An A–Z Guide to Thoughts, Ideas, and Beliefs about God by Constance Victoria Briggs in Back Matter
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