Twelve World Teachers: A Summary of Their Lives and Teachings [Paperback]

Manly P. Hall (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0893148164 | ISBN-13: 978-0893148164 | Publication Date: 2009

An illustrated summary of the lives and the philosophies of twelve teachers who possessed in fullest measure those intellectual virtues which sustain civilization. Prophets in their own time, their inspiration led others to more enlightened codes of living. The twelve are: Akhenaten Lao-tse Hermes Trismegistus

Plato Orpheus Jesus Zoroaster Mohammed Buddha Padmasambhava Confucius Quetzalcoatl

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The Philosophical Research Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1934 for the purpose of assisting thoughtful persons to live more graciously and constructively in a confused and troubled world. The Society is entirely free from educational, political, or ecclesiastical control. Dedicated to an idealistic approach to the solution of human problems, the Society's program stresses the need for the integration of religion, philosophy, and the science of psychology into one system of instruction. The goal of this instruction is to enable the individual to develop a mature philosophy of life, to recognize his proper responsibilities and opportunities, and to understand and appreciate his place in the unfolding universal pattern.

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Manly P. Hall was the founder of the Philosophical Research Society. In over seventy-five years of dynamic public activity, he delivered more than 8,000 lectures in the United States and abroad, and authored countless books, essays, and articles. In his lectures and writings, Manly Hall always emphasized the practical aspects of philosophy and religion as they applied to daily living. He restated for modern man those spiritual and ethical doctrines which have given humanity its noblest ideals and most adequate codes of conduct. Believing that philosophy is a working tool to help the individual in building a solid foundation for his dreams and purposes, Manly Hall steadfastly sought recognition of the belief that world civilization can be perfected only when human beings meet on a common ground of intelligence, cooperation, and worthy purpose.

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• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Philosophical Research Society (2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0893148164
• ISBN-13: 978-0893148164
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Finest Books ever Written., March 31, 2007

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This review is from: Twelve World Teachers: A Summary of Their Lives and Teachings (Paperback)

Manly P. Hall exquisitely explores and explains the lives and legends of Twelve World Teachers whose immortal influences place them amongst the 'Giants' of Moral/Spiritual/and Social Philosophy.

Recommended for All who desire a greater Appreciation and Understanding of the Icons and Inspirations that have brought Personal Illumination to the Family of Mankind.

A Masterpiece written to be enjoyed by persons of All Faiths.

Please read it,and, recommend it, to all True Seekers of Knowledge and Perennial Wisdom.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, concise, historical facts., April 11, 2007

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This book is brilliantly written in concise language to give the reader insight into the historical figures that influence our heritage and world. So much information is given on so few pages, it should be listed as a must-read for spititual seekers.
Dr. Agnes Thomas

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, February 10, 2007

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This book should be standard reading among all the people of the world. I feel then we would know a Culture of Peace!