I believe that jesus was not only real, but perhaps the most significant person in western history, writes bestselling author deepak chopra in this amazing and thoughtprovoking book. About the book deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. Deepak chopra s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. Schweitzer wrote extensively about jesus and challenged much of the prevailing theology regarding jesus life. Sep 01, 2008 keenan states, in the third jesus, deepak chopra unfolds for us the spirit of jesus and with a reverence that is at once simple and profound makes his spirit accessible to us in our everyday lives. Jill gregory, coauthor of the international bestseller the book of names and.
Jan 01, 2008 in the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. A story of enlightenment enlightenment series deepak chopra on. Judian breitenbach, a longtime adherent to chopras teachings, gushes, in this intriguing study of the sayings of jesus, deepak. Deepak chopras buddhist jesus the bible and culture. The book shows us how to investigate, in a new way, jesusthe mysterious man with divine awareness. A story of revelation enlightenment collection book 4. Jesus deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. In this book, deepak chopra has given us the mystical jesus, at one with our deepest consciousness. The title of this book is jesus and it was written by deepak chopra. The book shows us how to investigate, in a new way, jesus the mysterious man with divine awareness. Deepak chopra peddles a new jesus catholic answers. The chopra center homepage deepak chopra home page. Deepak chopra is becoming one of the most widely read teachers on spirituality in the western world.
In his book, the third jesus, deepak chopra attempts to show that jesus christ was teaching what is now known as buddhismeastern mysticism. He spoke from his heart, and touched us with the depth of. He spoke from his heart, and touched us with the depth of his love, wisdom, sincerity, humility, and kindness. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus. Jesus is a fresh and inspirational reimagining of a young mans transformational journey from carpenters son to revolutionary leader to the man whom many believe to be the savior of the world.
He spent his brief adult life describing it, teaching it, and. Michael baigent, author of the jesus papers the 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. Jan 01, 2008 deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. Deepak chopra, whose extraordinary enlightenment series includes the phenomenal new york times bestsellers buddha and jesus, delivers the most powerful installment yet. The third jesus is a heretical, antichristian book that unsuccessfully attempts to hijack christianitys leader, jesus christ, and turn him into an enlightened master of deepak chopra s own creation and religion. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. In this beautiful and thoughtprovoking teaching novela story of revelationone of the western worlds acknowledged master teachers of eastern philosophy and preeminent influencers in. Chopras second task is to replace the jesus of fundamentalism with what can fairly be called the jesus of deepak. In his book the third jesus, published this week, chopra says there is a sketchy historical figure, a second abstract theological creation and a third jesus with the highest.
The christ we cant ignore deepak chopra sets up a discussion of jesus first as a historical figure, then as christianitys son of god, a creation of. Jesus deepak chopra paperback harpercollins publishers. Chopra rescues jesus from the confusion of the ever multiplying schools of biblical criticism. Michael baigent, author of the jesus papers the 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. Mar 08, 2008 chopra has received kudos from a number of theologians for his three jesus theory, ranging from harvey cox, professor of divinity at harvard, to john shelby spong, retired bishop of the episcopal. Deepak chopra debates christian apologist, loses miserably. Deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. Jul 17, 2017 deepak chopra md, facp, founder of the chopra foundation and cofounder of the chopra center for wellbeing, is a worldrenowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and is. Chopra s second task is to replace the jesus of fundamentalism with what can fairly be called the jesus of deepak. Deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and hav. Chopra, who has written two books on the topic of jesus, seems to be at loss for words as the wellresearched koukl keeps correcting him on his false view of jesus and the historicity of the gospels.
Deepak chopra an ancient magical prayer audiobook youtube. Deepak chopra, a former medical doctor turned new age sage he was once described by time magazine as the poetprophet of alternative medicine has written some 50 books. Chopras easternsecular interpretation of jesus does not seem to check out when his claims are pressed by someone who defends the faith for a. A story of enlightenment, speculates a story of the messiahtobe during what might be. I want to offer the possibility that jesus was truly, as he proclaimed, a savior. A story of enlightenment by deepak chopra, paperback.
Learn to embody the laws so that you can experience success in all its formsnot just material wealth. Very little is known or recorded about jesus in his formative years. Deepak chopra books list of books by author deepak chopra. The 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. In his book the third jesus, published this week, chopra says there is a sketchy historical figure, a second abstract theological creation. Michael baigent, author of the jesus papers as a jew i was taught to reject jesus. God created man and woman in his image,a biblical poet reminds us. Wayne has been a close personal friend of the chopra family for many years, and he was a big part of the chopra center for wellbeing, where he was a special guest speaker at events. The third jesus is yet another such work, although its focus is more strongly on jesus, and the book uses copious amounts of scripture from the gospels in an attempt at credibility. The secret of love is to be found nowhere but within us, along with the secrets of healing, compassion, and faith, and the most elusive secret of all. A story of enlightenment, speculates a story of the messiahtobe during what might be called his early wanderjahr.
A story of enlightenment by deepak chopra goodreads. Deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage. This claim can only be accomplished by twisting andor redefining what jesus said. If only we could ignore this book and the false christ it presents. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, quite a few professing christians endorse chopra s book. In the third jesus, deepak chopra provides an answer that is both uplifting and challenging to current beliefs. Inspirational author deepak chopra s new book, the third jesus.
The first is the historical jesus, the man of flesh and blood who lived more than two thousand years ago. Apr 27, 2015 deepak chopra is becoming one of the most widely read teachers on spirituality in the western world. A prominent figure in the new age movement, his books and videos have made him one of the bestknown and wealthiest figures in alternative medicine. Jesus by deepak chopra, 9780061448744, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Chopra s book the third jesus reminds me of the theological work of one of historys greatest humanitarians and the 1952 nobel peace prize laureate, dr. Deepak chopra md, facp, founder of the chopra foundation and cofounder of the chopra center for wellbeing, is a worldrenowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and is. A story of enlightenment enlightenment collection book 2.
I want to offer the possibility that jesus was truly, as he proclaimed, a savior, chopra wrote. A story of enlightenment enlightenment collection book 2 kindle edition by chopra, deepak. What happens when an outsider looks at some of the deep teachings of jesus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The 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 novel.
His most recent, the third jesus 2008, is subtitled, the christ we cannot ignore. Deepak chopra says christs teachings reach beyond the. This week, deepak chopra, medical expert, ayurvedic entrepreneur and new age savant picks up another title. There is not one jesus, chopra explains, but three.
Yes, he is divine, for chopra in the sense that he div. Bestselling author deepak chopra states that within each of us is a book of mysteries waiting to be opened, and when it is, the secrets of the universe will be revealed to us. Bestselling author deepak chopra is widely recognized as one of the world s leading authorities in the field of holistic medicine. The christ we cant ignore deepak chopra sets up a discussion of jesus first as a historical figure, then as christianitys son of god, a creation of dogma, and finally of the mystical or cosmic christ accessible to all persons regardless of their religious orientation or affiliation. The 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. First, there is the historical jesus, the man who lived. Nov, 2008 this week, deepak chopra, medical expert, ayurvedic entrepreneur and new age savant picks up another title. In deepak chopras powerful, groundbreaking, and imaginative new work, a unique blend of storytelling and teaching, the new york times bestselling author explores the evolution of god. This brave book invites me to approach jesus anew, with great curiosity and a humble heart, and to love him, in the end. By capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are touched by a divine power, chopra reveals a riveting portrait of a constantly changing god. Interview with nicole neroulias, november 18, 2010. Chopra resolves contradictions in jesus sayings, sharpens our understanding of jesus teachings, and guides us in the application of jesus teachings.
Learn to embody the laws so that you can experience success in all its formsnot just material wealth, but fulfilling. The quantum alternative to growing old deepak chopra harmony books, 1993 perfect health. Rather jesus embodied the highest level of enlightenment. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. His belief that the mind, body, and spirit are closely interknit has won him legions of followers. May 19, 2009 in the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. Chopras book the third jesus reminds me of the theological work of one of historys greatest humanitarians and the 1952 nobel peace prize laureate, dr. 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. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, quite a few professing christians endorse chopras book. In this book, deepak chopra proposes a copernican revolution in our understanding of christianity by replacing the theological version of the holy trinity with the. Schweitzer wrote extensively about jesus and challenged much of the prevailing theology regarding jesus life and ideas. The bulk of the third jesus consists of revisionist readings and commentary about various of jesus sayings, in which chopra gratuitously reads into the words of jesus all manner of eastern thought.