Chopra, Deepak. Der Verkaufspreis wurde vom Verlag festgesetzt. To care so deeply about historical sources, but to disregard the best historical sources in determining who the central character is a huge disconnect. Then, the slate gets wiped clean and the monk says, as the best improv artist might, "Yes, and...". Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Possibly he wished to depart a deeper impression on the planet by using this title. So, this is Chopra's foray into the realm. Eventually the story takes us to a high mountain hut where Jesus has gone to seek enlightenment from someone, unidentified but acting much like a guru. I enjoyed Deepak's Readers Guide the most. Deepak Chopra, M.D., is the author of more than eighty books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers in both fiction and nonfiction categories. April 2019, I loved this book and I read it within 3 days which is rare. Although I find the storyline improbable, I found Chopra's imagined tale to be an interesting story of "what might have been" the activitiies of Jesus, between the ages of 26 to 30. In the Gospel stories, we witness Jesus' birth and then see him as a young boy of 12 questioning the Rabbis in the Temple in Jerusalem. We all just need to be more like Jesus, our beautiful and almost impossible role model. In addition, because I didn’t like the author introducing himself as one of the characters in the story. Valutazione media 3,56 • (su 1.337 valutazioni fornite da Goodreads) Rilegato ISBN 10: 0061448737 ISBN 13: 9780061448737. I agree that Christians largely conceive of Jesus as static; He didn't have problems, and he didn't evolve. The First Miracle -- 5. North Kingstown, RI: BBC Audiobooks America. Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 30. According to some historians, the month of April is actually named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, by way of the Romans.... “Deepak Chopra’s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek.”. Others have combined the Middle Eastern traditions with those of India. Have a little more respect, Chopra :(. You can read Jesus A Story Of Enlightenment PDF direct on your mobile phones or PC. Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. Offensive because the only reason people would need to propose such a thing is that they haven't taken the time to go deep enough into Judaism. I have stayed there, so I know the scene; I know the restaurants. “You want to protect the innocent. Others have combined the Middle Eastern traditions with those of India. Of course, transcending from the material life is always difficult, given the tempta. I say that I find this story improbable, but I am open to the idea that it is - not impossible. From his unceremonious birth in Bethlehem to his ultimate betrayal in Jerusalem, "Jesus" presents a riveting and soul-stirring account of the remarkable story of one of the world's most important figures Pt. 2. It will come.”. I was neither enlightened nor inspired by his story. Enlightenment. I really don't know what to say about this book. [return][return]This is a book with an agenda�every book about Jesus is. I will have to admit to being rather disappointed after reading this book. Einlöse-Links und eBooks können nicht weiterverkauft werden. We’d love your help. Chopra offers his interpretation based on what scripture tells us of the adult Jesus, and it includes a period of time spent in the company of the Zealots, and then with the Essenes. Chopra�s agenda isn�t to portray the real Jesus, a Jesus whose rooted in historical reality. By revealing the spiritual evolution of Christ, Chopra provides a fresh and unexpected understanding of a story readers thought they already knew. Still, I'm glad I read it. His powerful revelation threatens our ability to live our lives in darkness.” His powerful revelation threatens our ability to live our lives in darkness.” (Cheryl Woodcock, Correspondent & Producer, Entertainment Tonight & The Insider) Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment. Dieser Artikel hat eine maximale Bestellmenge. Soaring and meaningful experiences without some footing a shared reality is simply madness. I would've enjoyed more from Mary's perspective and influence as it seems she was more influential in his life than shown here, possibly. I completely lost sense of space and time throughout reading this book. Oktober 2008), An inspiring story about the spiritual path of human beings, Rezension aus Deutschland vom 10. 2. Although I find the storyline improbable, I found Chopra's imagined tale to be an interesting story of "what might have been" the activitiies of Jesus, between the ages of 26 to 30. Had I not read Anne Rice�s �Road to Cana,� I may not have even realized a more comprehensively faithful fictionalization was possible. Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment | Chopra, Deepak | ISBN: 9781602834958 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. Juli 2013. As I forced myself to read this work of fiction in one sitting, I could not help but wonder what Deepak was hoping to accomplish with this publication (or how strapped for cash he was). For what it is worth - I found Chopra's presentation of MM as a prostitute more unbelievable than that of his portrayal of Judas. For the Easter season (Easter to Pentecost) I am challenging myself to gain a better understanding of/relationship with this guy called Jesus. Al momento non sono disponibili copie per questo codice ISBN. Geben Sie einen Promotionscode oder einen Geschenkgutschein ein, “Deepak Chopra’s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek.”—Michael Baigent, author of The Jesus Papers. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published There are probably many other Chopra books I could've/should've started with, but regardless of the "high dramatics" of this one, Chopra can weave a coherent sentence, and let a few ponder-worth moments slip in, too. Deepak Chopra: I was born in Delhi, but I have been in these hotels many, many times. Chopra offers his interpretation based on what scripture tells us of the adult Jesus, and it includes a period of time spent in the company of the Zealots, and then with the Essenes. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. A Jesus who struggled to understand what was happening and was confused like the rest of us. Common terms and phrases. Unabridged. I think it gives the book a better head start. Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. As Deepak Chopra argues, a transformed Jesus could be a more powerful role model for Christians and even non-Christians. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I also liked the reminder that the Kingdom of Heaven is already within us and can be found within our every day lives. Wählen Sie die Kategorie aus, in der Sie suchen möchten. To seekers looking for fiction that helps search for Truth (with a capital T), I suggest trying Anne Rice's 'Road to Cana. The book is set up for us to hear the story, draw our own conclusions. It�s refreshing to live in a Jerusalem described so well. It was interesting to imagine what Jesus's journey was like other than what we know from the bible. Etwas ist schiefgegangen. The path from suffering and separation to bliss and unity with God is well marked. I enjoyed this story and its take of Jesus. An inspirational portrait of Jesus Christ re-examines his transformational odyssey from humble carpenter's son to revolutionary leader whose stirring ministry and teachings would transform the world. Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment. There are truths that are learned and the relearned. Deepak Chopra's story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. What was the young man Jesus like? Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 1. It�s an odd experience to read historical fiction where so much time and care is taken to get the history right�setting detailed accurately, culture described vividly, and characters so believably first-century�yet the central character isn�t given the same attention. [return][return]The book is recommendable to some. Jesus: a Story of Enlightenment is a Used Hardcover available to purchase and shipped from Firefly Bookstore in Kutztown, PA. Has Dr. Deepak has made Jesus a bit complicated?has made the Cross where Jesus was nailed a bit complicated? Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. Stattdessen betrachtet unser System Faktoren wie die Aktualität einer Rezension und ob der Rezensent den Artikel bei Amazon gekauft hat. . His powerful revelation threatens our ability to live our lives in darkness.” -- Cheryl Woodcock, Correspondent & Producer, Entertainment Tonight & The Insider Eine Person fand diese Informationen hilfreich, Rezension aus Deutschland vom 11. “Deepak Chopra’s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek.”—Michael Baigent, author of The Jesus PapersThe founder of The Chopra Center and the preeminent teacher of Eastern philosophy to the Western World, Deepak Chopra gives us the story of the man who became Messiah in his phenomenal New York Times bestseller Jesus. The Stranger in the Snow -- 2. Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. Rather, Chopra�s taking his sense of who Jesus is and proving his feasibility by demonstrating to the reader that Chopra�s Jesus could convincingly live in Roman Palestine. Casa editrice: Harperone, 2008. from this imagining of Jesus’s path to enlightenment? Author’s Note: “This book isn’t about the Jesus found in the New Testament, but the Jesus who was left out – the enlightened Jesus. März 2014. To see the motives of the first century Jews as they struggle with Roman oppression and their own sense of distance from their God. In this novel Jesus remains a savior, but he isn’t the savior. But if Jesus belongs to the world, as I believe he does, his story can’t exclude everyone else who has realized God-consciousness. As per our directory, … The events of the tale are pure fiction. Get 50% off this audiobook at the AudiobooksNow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Sylvia Browne's "The Mystical Life of Jesus" (using her spiritual guide) and Dolores Cannon's "Jesus and the Essenes" (utilizing subjects of hypnotic regression) were both far more interesting attempts to fill in the missing pieces of a man who once lived we now refer to as Jesus Christ. 3.57 (1,389 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback. In Chopra's world (as it's outlined in the novel), evil is not undone or a force to be pushed back against, but merely a way of approaching the world that should be fully embraced--exalted as though evil is merely an unpleasant lens through which we see the world. Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment Deepak Chopra Snippet view - 2008. One flash of insight answers many prayers.". Diese Aktionen werden auf diesen Artikel angewendet: Einige Angebote können miteinander kombiniert werden, andere nicht. Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment - Ebook written by Deepak Chopra. Very little is known or recorded about Jesus in his formative years. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Of course, transcending from the material life is always difficult, given the temptation and social pressures. Tedious dialogues between Jesus and Judas, between Jesus and some mysterious Himalayan mystic, who seems at first to just recount a story he's been told, then suddenly, he becomes omniscient. While this might ruffle a few feathers or just come off as pure drivel to others, I neither thought it was amazing nor did I think it was terrible. A very interesting book, Deepak is a superb writer and has a wonderful imagination. Sylvia Browne's "The Mystical Life of Jesus" (using her spiritual guide) and Dolores Cannon's "Jesus and the Essenes" (utilizing subjects of hypnotic regression) were. I have enjoyed both of these sections very much and look forward to the fictional story of Jesus' middle years within. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. His powerful revelation threatens our ability to live our lives in darkness.” (Cheryl Woodcock, Correspondent & Producer, Entertainment Tonight & The Insider) Let me tell you, God isn't just in the rabbits. English. "Don't you wonder why I didn't kill you?" Chopra has created a fascinating story of Jesus’s life between age 12 and age 30. So, this is Chopra's foray into the realm. Laden Sie eine der kostenlosen Kindle Apps herunter und beginnen Sie, Kindle-Bücher auf Ihrem Smartphone, Tablet und Computer zu lesen. Share. “In Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment, Deepak Chopra dares us to ponder paradigms imbedded deep within our very DNA and question unquestionable truths. That doesn't mean it wasn't a well-written book, certainly worth reading. One of the main themes of Jesus: A Story of Enlighten-ment is the exploration of the gap that exists between the everyday Christian and an enlightened Jesus— Jesus wants everyone to reach a higher state of being, just as he did. Publisher: HarperOne, 2008. Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. As a teenager, Jesus has premonitions of his destiny, and by the end, as he arrives to be baptized in the River Jordan, he has accepted his fate, which combines extremes of light and darkness. The genre is not new. The radical prophetic focus on the suffering poor is replaced with an escapist desired your soul. Enthält dieses Buch unangemessene Inhalte? Seeker -- 1. Februar 2013. great book very informative answers a lot of questions is a must read for all seekers after the truth and beyond. With his characteristic ability for imparting profound spiritual insights through the power of storytelling, Deepak Chopra's Jesus portrays the life of Christ as never before, ultimately leading us closer to understanding the nature of God and the soul. Schnell angkommen, preiswert, gute qualität.... As a Christian are you brave enough to read this?! It tells a story of a Jesus who is searching as much as - no, more than - any of us do for a place and a purpose. Start by marking “Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment” as Want to Read: Error rating book. “In Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment, Deepak Chopra dares us to ponder paradigms imbedded deep within our very DNA and question unquestionable truths. Chopra doesn�t make any gross paranormal additions to his Jesus, but by changing little things�e.g., making him feel guilty, refuse to speak with authority, or to lie�the character�s life pivots and becomes irreconcilable to the historical Jesus that has been sought after by the church for the past 2,000 years. I expected a lot more or else I completely missed the point. Geben Sie Ihre Mobiltelefonnummer ein, um die kostenfreie App zu beziehen. The book should be included in further education syllabus and the subject should be taught in universities as a special course. “In Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment, Deepak Chopra dares us to ponder paradigms imbedded deep within our very DNA and question unquestionable truths. They want Jesus to remain unique, the only man who was also God. It�s an odd experience to read historical fiction where so much time and care is taken to get the history right�setting detailed accurately, culture described vividly, and characters so believably first-century�yet the central character isn�t given the same attention. Is enlightenment something you con- Deepak Chopra tells us his purpose in writing about Jesus on the outer cover and the Author's Note — to lead others to not worship the real Jesus and consider him only a part of Chopra's understanding of spirituality. I put Jesus on this path because I believe he walked it. It tells a story of a Jesus who is searching as much as - no, more than - any of us do for a place and a purpose. Chopra, Deepak. I love pretty much anything that Deepak Chopra writes, but this is the first work of fiction of his that I've read. Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. The comparison and expansion of the Christian tradition by the mysterious monk really only happens at the e, I really don't know what to say about this book. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Miracle Worker -- 7. As I forced myself to read this work of fiction in one sitting, I could not help but wonder what Deepak was hoping to accomplish with this publication (or how strapped for cash he was). Eventually the story takes us to a high mountain hut where Jesus has gone to seek enlightenment from someone, unidentified but acting much like a guru. Catch and Release -- 8. I also listened to the audiobook and I really dislike most authors reading their own books (there are a few exceptions). He's also in the foxes. Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. Welcome back. So your little act of kindness deprived God of a meal.”, “Jesus knelt down by Satan's shrunken form. However, it grew on me as the book progressed. There are truths that are learned and the relearned. There were many aspects of this story which I loved but can’t say. North Kingstown, RI: BBC Audiobooks America, Paperback, 9780061448744, 0061448745 In Seth-Green�s work, the integrity of the central character is maintained�in fact, it�s amplified by the fictionalized vampire hunting. Loading Staff View. It just was hard to stay "in" the story with his mono-tone voice. MLA Citation (style guide) Chopra, Deepak. Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment Deepak Chopra No preview available - 2009. Holy Crap!?! Maybe because Christians are only taught about the messages and miracles of Christ and there is very limited information about his experience as a human - with all the temptations and challenges that we face, I was honestly offended by the attraction scene with him and … The genre is not new. 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