Publication
New York : Simon and Schuster, c1991, 1971. Presented by Whitall N Perry, foreword by Macro Pallis. Originally published: London : Allen and Unwin, 1971. 1144 pages, 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call number
Reference / World
ISBN
1887752331 / 9781887752336
Original publication date
1971
Physical description
1144 p.; 25 cm
Description
This text presents the traditional stages of the soul's transformation, from the creation of the cosmos to final re-absorption in the Divine source. The reader is invited to enter upon a spiritual journey shared by all humanity, with wisdom offered from teachers of many and varied creeds.
Language
Original language
English
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This book proves that ancient religions (plural) are true. And how does it do that? Simply: quoting their orthodox and authoritative sources. Simply reading the book makes you perceive three things: first, that these ancient sages really grasped something; second, that this "something" is the same
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This is the best, most comprehensive anthology of quotations about the spiritual life that I have yet found. It is immensely rewarding, especially to the careful reader.