In 'The Greatest Books of Spiritual Wisdom', readers are offered an unparalleled anthology that traverses rich and varied theological terrains. This collection spans centuries and encapsulates a spectrum of spiritual discourse, showing an evolution of metaphysical thought from the rigor of Saint Augustine's confessions to the provoking queries of Nietzsche. The texts are chosen not only for historic significance but also for their ability to speak resonantly to contemporary seekers. Standout pieces within the volume exhibit a blend of philosophical rigor, mystical contemplation, and ethical urgency, addressing perennial human questions concerning faith, purpose, and existence. The anthology's contributors are titans of spiritual and philosophical thought, each marking a distinct epoch in the intellectual history of the West. Figures such as Martin Luther and Thomas Paine ignite questions about the interface of religion and societal order, while mystics like St. Teresa of Ávila and Brother Lawrence offer introspective insights on personal communion with the divine. Collectively, these authors contribute to a dialogue that spans several movements, from the Reformation and Enlightenment to transcendentalism and beyond, making the collection a kaleidoscope of historical context and intellectual diversity. 'The Greatest Books of Spiritual Wisdom' is a vital resource for anyone interested in the convergence of philosophical inquiry and spiritual discourse. It invites readers into a deep, reflective exploration of thoughts that have shaped spiritual landscapes across generations. By engaging with this anthology, readers are not only educated but also inspired to consider the spiritual dimensions of their own lives in the light of varied and profound perspectives. The collection promises not only a journey through the history of spiritual thought but also an ongoing conversation between these seminal thinkers, providing endless material for reflection and growth.
The Greatest Books of Spiritual Wisdom : The Age of Reason, As a Man Thinketh, The Holy Spirit…
Authors:
- Saint Augustine
- Pope Gregory I
- Martin Luther
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Thomas Paine
- Leo Tolstoy
- Athanasius of Alexandria
- Gregory of Nyssa
- Basil the Great
- John of Damascus
- Saint Thomas Aquinas
- Thomas à Kempis
- St. Teresa of Ávila
- Brother Lawrence
- David Hume
- Ludwig Feuerbach
- Charles Spurgeon
- Andrew Murray
- G. K. Chesterton
- Arthur Pink
- John Stuart Mill
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- H. Emilie Cady
- James Allen
- Prentice Mulford
- Florence Scovel Shinn
- Wallace D. Wattles
Format:
Duration:
- 9863 pages
Language:
English
- 100 books
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was an English-American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary.
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Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy grew up in Russia, raised by a elderly aunt and educated by French tutors while studying at Kazen University before giving up on his education and volunteering for military duty. When writing his greatest works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy drew upon his diaries for material. At eighty-two, while away from home, he suffered from declining health and died in Astapovo, Riazan in 1910.
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David Hume
David Hume is a widely recognized Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, and essayist. His most known works are A Treatise of Human Nature, concerning the Principles of Morals, and Enquiries concerning Human Understanding.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was the leading proponent of the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-nineteenth century. He was ordained as a Unitarian minister at Harvard Divinity School but served for only three years before developing his own spiritual philosophy based on individualism and intuition. His essay Nature is arguably his best-known work and was both groundbreaking and highly controversial when it was first published. Emerson also wrote poetry and lectured widely across the US.
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James Allen
Born in 1864 in England, James Allen took his first job at fifteen to support his family. Allen worked as a factory knitter and later a private secretary before writing his first book, From Poverty to Power, in 1901. In 1903 he completed his best-known work: As a Man Thinketh. Allen wrote nineteen books, including his spiritual journal, The Light of Reason, before he died at age forty-seven in 1912. While not widely known during his lifetime, Allen later came to be seen as a pioneer of contemporary inspirational literature.
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Wallace D. Wattles
Wallace D. Wattles was born in the United States in 1860, shortly before the Civil War. Later in life, he began his tireless study of the religious beliefs and philosophies of the world. It was through this relentless examination of such philosophers as Descartes, Hegel, and Ralph Waldo Emerson that he developed his own principles, successfully applied them to his life, and shared them with the world in his innovative 1910 book, The Science of Getting Rich. He died one year later. Wattles’s ideas have lived on to inspire future generations to greatness.
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