Returning to the Essential: Selected Writings of Jean Bies (Perennial Philosophy Series) - Softcover

Bies, Jean; Weiss-Dutilh, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941532631 ISBN 13: 9780941532631

Publisher: World Wisdom Books, 2005

Synopsis

This is the first translation into English of the writings of Jean Biès one of the great spiritual poets of our time whose work also constitutes a compelling critique of the secularisation of the modern world. Biès introduces readers to metaphysical esoteric and spiritual teaching from diverse sacred sources. His words are rooted in the inexhaustible ground of the Perennial Philosophy the language of the Essential to which this book invites us to return. Having received the prestigious High Prize of the Society of Poets Jean Biès is known in France as on of the most important traditionalist philosophers and poets of our time. His more than twenty books from which these selected writings are taken present the metaphysical and esoteric teachings of the great religions of the world; they include travel writings and intimate portraits of sacred sites such as Mount Athos Benares and multiple collections of poetry. Previously unknown to the English-speaking world Jean Biès must be counted as one of the premier twentieth century exponents of the Perennial Philosophy.

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About the Author

The author of more than twenty books of philosophy, comparatThe author of more than twenty books of philosophy, comparative religion, poetry and travel, Jean Bi s is former professive religion, poetry and travel, Jean Bi s is former professor of Greek Literature and the University of Pau, France. A or of Greek Literature and the University of Pau, France. A Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor and recipient of theChevalier of the French Legion of Honor and recipient of the High Prize of the Society of French Poets, since 1962 he an High Prize of the Society of French Poets, since 1962 he and his wife have lived in a country home Saint Michel la Grand his wife have lived in a country home Saint Michel la Grange at the foot of the Pyrennees. ge at the foot of the Pyrennees.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Wisdom Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0941532631
• ISBN 13: 9780941532631
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352