Twelve and One-Half Keys to the Gates of Paradise [Paperback]

John J. Pilch (Author), Edward Hays (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1981

Paradise does not have one single sacred Gate; rather it has twelve gates, each possessing mystic locks that no ordinary key can open. In this book are contained twelve and one-half parable-stories intended to unlock thises Gates--new and fresh stories intended to be used as instruments of insight for anyone on a mystic or spiritual journey. Illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Forest of Peace Publishing; First edition (January 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939516004
• ISBN-13: 978-0939516001
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RUN, do not WALK, to buy this book: YESTERDAY!, October 10, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Twelve and One-Half Keys to the Gates of Paradise (Paperback)

The only reason I give this book a "10" is that the scale doesn't go any higher. Ed Hays is a wonderful spiritual writer: he deals with ancient truths in new and refreshing ways, such that they are accessible to anyone who can read them. You don't need a doctorate in theology to understand and enjoy Hays' books, just the time to read them and think them over.

The last of the short stories in this book, "The Tin Box," is well worth the price of the whole book all by itself.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in deepening his or her spiritual life, and especially for anyone with the time for quiet reflection (you'll need it, once you've read a few of the stories).

A word to the wise, though: A little Hays goes a long way! This is a book to be savoured, a page at a time, not gobbled whole and put back on the shelf.

Give it a try--I can promise you won't regret it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 30, 2004

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Nicole Dickison (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twelve and One-Half Keys to the Gates of Paradise (Paperback)

This book fits perfectly with The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop, which I would reccomend reading first. As Hays puts it, his stories are "illuminating" rather than enlightening. Each story is beautifully written and readers can take away what they need from it. In order to understand the meaning behind each story, the reader doesn't need to be incredibly intelligent or well educated, but mature. While it is considered Christian literature, people of all religions can relate to the messages portrayed in these stories.

1.0 out of 5 stars Twelve and One Half Key, September 15, 2009

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Rhonda Lomonaco - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twelve and One-Half Keys to the Gates of Paradise (Paperback)

I am very sad! I paid $45 for a new book ($10 book), and received a used copy. I sent an e-mail to address listed and received an e-mail back stating basically that my e-mail would take forever to be answered, to respond to the web page. I had tried to respond to the web page four or five time but it was down. I now have replied to the web page - we'll see if I get a response.

I purchased this book as a gift for a friend who had lost his book. I understand it is out of print and makes the value of existing "new" books inflated...I bit the bullet on that - but don't insult me by sending me a used book.

It will be interesting to see if I get a response to something. A company can send addition material, but not answer e-mails!

THE BOOK IS A WONDERFUL BOOK!

Thank you for listening.
Rhonda Lomonaco