Gospel of Thomas, The: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice

Author: Ron Miller

Product Type: Paperback

Published: 06/01/2004

Marc Notes: Prelude: The faith of a Thomas believer -- Becoming a spiritual adult -- Making life all of a piece -- Sorting out the old and the new -- Religion, organized and unorganized -- Being a healing presence -- Peace, bad, and good -- Childlike, not childish -- Daring to be a city on a hill -- Becoming totally receptive -- Now/here or nowhere -- Marinating in mystery -- Jesus for Christians and non-Christians -- Making space for the Spirit -- Experiencing God's reign -- God's reign calls for ready hands -- Spirituality is not skygazing;Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-130). Table of Contents: Introduction ix Prelude: The Faith of a Thomas Believer xv 1 Becoming a Spiritual Adult 1 2 Making Life All of a Piece 9 3 Sorting Out the Old and the New 13 4 Religion, Organized and Unorganized 21 5 Being a Healing Presence 31 6 Peace, Bad and Good 35 7 Childlike, Not Childish 41 8 Daring to Be a City on a Hill 49 9 Becoming Totally Receptive 55 10 Now/Here or Nowhere 61 11 Marinating in Mystery 67 12 Jesus for Christians and Non-Christians 77 13 Making Space for the Spirit 91 14 Experiencing God's Reign 101 15 God's Reign Calls for Ready Hands 107 16 Spirituality Is Not Skygazing 117 Notes 125 Select Bibliography 129 Review Quotes: "Like the Kingdom of God, the Gospel of Thomas is a mustard seed: if it falls on prepared soil it grows into a sheltering umbrella of grace. Ron Miller's masterful guidebook to Thomas prepares the soil of the reader's soul that Jesus's words take root and create shelter. This is a book to read and, more importantly, to implement." -Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author, Hasidic Tales: Annotated and Explained and The Hebrew Prophets: Annotated and Explained "Read this book. Savor its spirit. Let it shake you up and transform you as you encounter an ancient Jesus tradition promoting a higher consciousness and a universal love." -Miriam Therese Winter, professor, Hartford Seminary, and a Medical Mission Sister Publisher Marketing: This unique guidebook leads you through the Gospel of Thomas, offering practices that help you translate Jesus's wisdom into a more fulfilling, enriching daily life. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/31/2004 pg. 70 (EAN 9781594730474, Paperback) Library Journal 07/01/2004 pg. 89 (EAN 9781594730474, Paperback) Contributor Bio:Miller, Ron Ron Miller is the chair of the Religion Department at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he has taught for thirty years, and cofounder of Common Ground, an adult education group for interfaith religious study and dialogue since 1975. Miller is the author of many books and articles, including The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice, named one of Spirituality & Health's 50 Best Spiritual Books of the year; The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained and Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift: Growing Beyond Our Wounded History (all SkyLight Paths). His website is www.ronmillersworld.org. Contributor Bio:Davies, Stevan Stevan Davies is professor of religious studies at Misericordia University and has studied the non-canonical gospels and acts for over thirty years. Among his books are The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated and Explained, The Secret Book of John: The Gnostic Gospel--Annotated and Explained (both SkyLight Paths) and The Revolt of the Widows: The Social World of the Apocryphal Acts. He has also published books about the canonical Christian scriptures including New Testament Fundamentals and Jesus the Healer: Possession, Trance and the Origins of Christianity. His website (http: //users.misericordia.edu/davies/thomas/Thomas.html) is a leading Internet resource on the Gospel of Thomas.