Embracing Jesus and the Goddess: A Radical Call for Spiritual Sanity (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "ONCE UPON A TIME, a male priest in a masculine-oriented religion told a tale of a male God who created all things in six days..." (more)
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Product Description

This provocative new book, rooted in Carl McColman's experience in being both a practicing Pagan and Christian, explores how two spiritual paths-divergent and rooted in tradition-can converge harmoniously, bringing a new spiritual vision to individuals and to society.

Written with honesty, wit, and genuine regard for all creeds, Embracing Jesus and the Goddess is the long-awaited radical call for spiritual sanity.

About the Author

Carl McColman is an independent writer and scholar, and the author of Spirituality: Where Body and Soul Encounter the Sacred and The Aspiring Mystic: Practical Steps for Spiritual Seekers. He teaches classes on spirituality and mysticism at the Atlantian Mystery School in Atlanta. He lives near Stone Mountain, Georgia, with his wife, stepdaughter, and three cats.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931412782
• ISBN-13: 978-1931412780
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,119 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped bridge two religions, August 6, 2005

By	Andrea J. M. Waya "Andrea Jill-Marie" (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I follow a mostly Pagan Path. My husband follows a mostly Christian Path.

My husband bought this book in hopes of understanding me and bridging our two faiths. He loved the book. I then read it. This book opened up a whole new world to both of us. We are now working hard at bridging our two religions.

We celebrate Christmas together, and Yule. Easter and Ostara.

Our religious life was greatly enriched by reading this book. It brought us to a better understanding of eachother.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive, February 22, 2003

By	Romantic Anna (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews

I liked this book. It does a good job of explaining how Christianity and Goddess worship (both of which I believe are life-affirming) are not antithetical to one another. This is a friendly, humane look at the concepts and practices of both groups as well as the ideas that have caused division. The book's main flaw is a tendency to be repetitive.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Embracing Jesus and The Goddess:, January 26, 2003

By	robin jean (niagara falls, ontario) - See all my reviews

This book is timely and its thoughts contained within are truly what this world is both searching for and lacking in. If we were willing, we could adapt this wisdom to their daily lives, the world would DEFINATELY be a wonderful place to live. Everyday of our lives are a learning experience and if we could come together, without judgement, we could appreciate what both Jesus and the Goddess have to share with us in our lives. As the author, I too found something lacking, and he so eloquently brought the both together. I share his vision of having both in my life. The hope of acceptance, love, and honor of having the Goddess and Jesus, both complimenting each other in our lives. This is a MUST read.