Best of
Religion

1938

Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith


Joseph Smith Jr. - 1938
    Sermons and writings of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, as compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith.

The Science of Mind


Ernest Shurtleff Holmes - 1938
    Schooled in Christian Science, he moved to Los Angeles in 1912. Holmes published his first book, Creative Mind in 1919, and followed it up with The Science of Mind in 1926. Holmes had an immense influence on New Age beliefs, particularly his core philosophy that we create our own reality. This is the text of the first edition of The Science of Mind. A revised edition of this book was published in 1938.

The Three Ages Of The Interior Life: Prelude of Eternal Life


Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange - 1938
    Covers virtually all aspects of our Faith. The masterpiece of possibly the 20th century\'s greatest theologian. Covers scores of topics, including contemplative prayer, one\'s predominant fault, the healing of pride, spiritual direction, etc. Clear, complete, orthodox, inspiring! A masterpiece in every sense of the word. Durobound Edition Now Available!

The Great Heresies


Hilaire Belloc - 1938
    He predicts the re-emergence of Islam; explains how the Modern Attack is the worst threat to the Catholic Church ever.

Leaves of Gold: An Anthology of Prayers, Memorable Phrases, Inspirational Verse, and Prose


Clyde Francis Lytle - 1938
    Here are maxims, phrases, anecdotes, passages, proverbs and essays from the best minds among men; here are words of wisdom and thoughts of comfort for all mankind.

Church Dogmatics 1.2: The Doctrine of the Word of God


Karl Barth - 1938
    Having taken over 30 years to write, the Church Dogmatics is regarded as one of the most important theological works of all time, and represents the pinnacle of Barth s achievement as a theologian.>

Aparokshanubhuti (Self-Realization)


Adi Shankaracharya - 1938
    The central theme of the book is the identity of the Jivatman (individual self) and Paramatman (Universal Self). This identity is realized through the removal of the ignorance that hides the truth by the light of enquiry alone. To those who have neither the time nor the opportunity to go through the classical works of Sankaracharya, this book will be an invaluable guide in their quest after spiritual truth. This book contains the Sanskrit text with word-for-word translation, English rendering, and valuable comments.

Spirit and Fire: A Thematic Anthology of His Writings


Origen - 1938
    It contains translatations from the original Greek and Latin, added scriptural references in the texts, an index, and bibliographical information.

Through Lands of the Bible


H.V. Morton - 1938
    Morton decided to make a Christian pilgrimage from the Euphrates to the Nile, and into Sinai, and to tell the story of the Christian life of the Near East. His account describes the journey from Babylon to Baghdad, from Coptic monasteries to the churches of Rome.

Prayer and Intelligence


Jacques Maritain - 1938
    It is also a book about the intellectual life. How does our intellectual search for God influence our life of prayer and how does the discipline of a life of prayer act as the necessary grounding for a profound and sustained search for the truth? In the pages of this book, philosophy and the spiritual life intertwine and strengthen each other.

Little Essays Toward Truth


Aleister Crowley - 1938
    Little Essays Toward Truth by Aleister Crowley.

Zen and Japanese Culture


D.T. Suzuki - 1938
    In simple, often poetic, language, Daisetz Suzuki describes what Zen is, how it evolved, and how its emphasis on primitive simplicity and self-effacement have helped to shape an aesthetics found throughout Japanese culture. He explores the surprising role of Zen in the philosophy of the samurai, and subtly portrays the relationship between Zen and swordsmanship, haiku, tea ceremonies, and the Japanese love of nature. Suzuki's contemplative discussion is enhanced by anecdotes, poetry, and illustrations showing silk screens, calligraphy, and examples of architecture.