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Chapter 9: The Paradox
Christianity, as we know it today, is largely grounded in the four Gospels that we find in the Bible. Orthodox Christianity has come to believe that the fate of humanity and the eternal makeup of every...
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Chapter 8: Crossing The Threshold
As I mentioned previously, theology is analysis or dissection. It is a one-dimensional rendition of a multi-dimensional experience. Imagine a photograph of a bird in flight. The photograph is an image...
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Chapter 7: Beyond Words
Words and language simply cannot grasp the dynamic movement of this perception. The Buddha, upon his enlightenment, realized that this experience, or whatever had happened to him, could not be taught...
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Chapter 6: Beyond Knowledge
A metaphorical reading of the Message of Jesus points to a perception or a state of mind or experience, which has several specific and universal characteristics, as viewed from the logical mind. This...
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Chapter 5: The Metaphor: An Invitation
Jesus used the metaphor as his main vehicle for his message. Taking the idea further, one can argue from a psychological point of view that Jesus himself was a living metaphor and that his use of...
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Chapter 4: Faith vs. Belief
The traditional or orthodox reading of the message of Jesus is understood through the faith of the masses and through the belief that virtues can be acquired. Contrastingly, the metaphorical reading is...
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Chapter 3: Fear and Desire
As children, we were taught about the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for our sins. We were taught to do good works, to be kind to others, and to obey our parents. We were also taught that the...
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Chapter 2: Perception is the Key
Symbols and metaphors may be the most effective and meaningful way to approach the Jesus story. There are also other clues within the story itself. Jesus’ choice to use parables or symbolic language...
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Chapter 1: Introduction
In the primordial darkness, from the elemental waters of imagination, ideas are born naked and half-conscious. Like mist and foam, they wash ashore on the periphery of our minds and seep into the...
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Preface
This book has been through numerous revisions and in a way shall remain unfinished because of the elusive nature of the subject material. It is not a result of academic research and a rehashing of...
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