Stephen Brewer Gary (8 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the 1st century, sea salt was preferable to "salt of the earth" because it was nearly incorruptible. Earth salt had to be kept dry and carefully stored, or its smell and taste would be compromised. Once that happened it was useless except to be thrown on paths and walkways. "Treasure in heaven" has likewise been misunderstood. Heaven is not a place or a future event; it is a state of mind or a state of consciousness. The treasure spoken of here is the reality of "being" as our imperishable intent. When seen in this light, salvation can be understood as what centers us in our true purpose. Part of what has gotten in the way of comprehending Jesus' mission is our misunderstanding of some very profound ideas - ideas that should have come to us through Jesus' teachings, but have been obscured in translation. Jesus' miracles, or stories about healing acts, are another case in point. We think these stories about earlier events were originally told by Jesus to illustrate important qualities of readiness and openness - characteristics required if we are to achieve healing or wholeness. The Evangelists took Jesus' existing stories about these healing acts, and then reshaped them to glorify Jesus. Another profound misunderstanding affecting the church's comprehension of Jesus' mission could be a result of the way we have misheard Paul's attempts to explain his mystical experiences of Christ as if they were intended by Paul to be received as statements of doctrine. Nearly everything we read in the gospels has been colored by how scribes and scholars have understood, or misunderstood, Paul. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Imagine if all biblical material were treated by the church as metaphor, symbol, and parable - written about ideas too large to put into words. My brother and I have dreams of such a church (always aware that we are dreaming). This series of books has been our dream journal about Jesus' teachings - an adventure that has, at times, left us all feeling bewildered and perplexed. In Book One we introduced the Beatitudes as representing an "Alice in Wonderland" world. The words seem simple, but the perceived meaning behind the words gets "curiouser and curiouser." In Book Two we re-imagined prayer as a practice of breathing in the counsel of the great spiritual teachers in order to open ourselves to an Illuminating Presence that is within us. Book Three looked at the Sayings and Healings of Jesus through different lenses. Our perceptions began to change when we loosened our grip on what we thought we knew. In Book Four the adventure continues. Reading the parables of Jesus, the Fourth Gospel, and the mystical vision of the Apostle Paul can be very much like drifting through a lucid dream. Dreams are not like everyday life; they are more like fable than history; more like wine than water; more like love than casual acquaintance. (1) The parables are designed for those of us who already think we know the answers. When we can see them as koans, we come closer to understanding their purpose. (2) If we can imagine the Fourth Gospel's Prologue as coming FROM Jesus, instead of being ABOUT him, new insight into Fourth Gospel teachings presents itself. (3) Paul's central message is about committing to transformation - not justification. His Eucharist may, indeed, be about "body (church) and blood (lineage)," but not in the improper way we have been taught. We invite you to join us, if you dare, as we continue to explore new ways of seeing and understanding Jesus' teachings. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.