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Give me a book referral about your religion

Sand Dancer

Sand Dancer

Crazy Cat Lady
Vouthon said:
On Catholic mysticism one of my favourite books is one published in 1911 by an Anglo-Catholic lady called Evelyn Underhill. Its a true spiritual classic: & you can read it online

Mysticism Index

If you want to read it then please read Part 2 "The Mystic Way" first rather than Part 1, which is quite dense for a rookie :D

She quotes copiously from a huge variety of Catholic mystics from the Middle Ages, as well as to a lesser extent Protestant mystics & Sufis.
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Isn't there a "Mysticism For Complete Morons" or something? It sounds like such a difficult concept. Thanks!
 
DawudTalut

DawudTalut

Peace be upon you.
Thirza Fallen said:
HI! I would like to learn about different religions, so please give me one title of a book that would best help me learn about your preferred religion. Thanks in advance!
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Peace be on you.
Online Book : Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam
by the Founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

The Book explains the following topics:
First Question
The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man
Three Types of Human Actions
First Source: the Self That Incites to Evil
Second Source; the Reproving Self
The Third source; The Soul at Rest
The soul is created
The second birth of the Soul
Gradual Progress of Man
The true meaning of Islam
Distinction Between the Natural and Moral States
The refutation of the Doctrine of Preservation of Life
Three Methods of Reform
The Advent of the Holy Prophet at the Time of the Greatest Need
The True Purpose of the Teachings of the Holy Quran is the Reform of the Three Conditions:
Natural Conditions by Regulation become Moral Qualities 26
True Morals
Distinction Between Khalq (creation) and Khulq (morals)
Natural States of Man
Why is the Flesh of Swine Prohibited
Moral Condition of Man
Moral Qualities Related to the Discarding of Evil
Five Remedies Against Unchastity
Moral Qualities Related to the Doing of Good
True Courage
Truthfulness
Steadfastness
Sympathy for Mankind
Search for an Exalted Being
The Reason for the Appearance of the Holy Prophetsa inArabia
What the World Owes to the Holy Quran
Proof of the Existence of God
Attributes of God
Spiritual Conditions
An Excellent Prayer
The Meaning of Drinks Prepared From Camphor and Ginger
The Effect of Ginger
Means of Establishing Perfect Spiritual Relationship with God

SECOND QUESTION
The State of Man after Death
Three Quranic Insights Concerning the Hereafter
First Insight
Three Types of Knowledge
Three Conditions
Second Insight
Third Insight

THIRD QUESTION
The Object of Man's Life and the Means of its Attainment
Means of the Attainment of Man's Purpose

FOURTH QUESTION
The Operation of the Practical Ordinances of the Law inthis Life and the Next
The Philosophy of Allah's Swearing by Various things

FIFTH QUESTION
Sources of Divine Knowledge
The Nature of Human Conscience
Meaning of Revelation
A Characteristic of Islam
The Speaker is Honoured with Divine Converse
The Source of Perfect Knowledge is Divine Revelation
Two Phases of the Life of the Holy Prophet
The Purpose of the Wars of the Holy Prophet
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Source: Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam
 
NobodyYouKnow

NobodyYouKnow

Misanthropist
Thirza Fallen said:
HI! I would like to learn about different religions, so please give me one title of a book that would best help me learn about your preferred religion. Thanks in advance!
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MattersOfTheHeart

MattersOfTheHeart

Active Member
Have you given C.S Lewis a try? I see you are already Christian, but I find he pushes ones thoughts places they might never consider. The title Mere Christianity is a good start.
 
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GoodbyeDave

Well-Known Member
After a quick browse through my religion and philosophy bookcase, I'd say some of my favourites are

Six ways of being religious / D. Cannon
Mysticism / F. C. Happold
Analects / Confucius
Bhagavad Gita / transl. by E. Easwaran
Beginner’s guide to Hellenismos / T. J. Alexander
Seven myths of the soul / T. Addey
Waters of life: devotional anthology for Isis and Serapis / comp. R. Buchanan & J. J. Baer
 
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Susanpalli,JW

Member
The book "What does the Bible really Teach?" Is a great book which is written by Jehovah's Witnesses. *post moderated*
 
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rusra02

rusra02

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
Thirza Fallen said:
HI! I would like to learn about different religions, so please give me one title of a book that would best help me learn about your preferred religion. Thanks in advance!
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"Who Are Doing Jehovah's Will Today" is a brochure published by Jehovah's witnesses and available free for download at JW.ORG.
 
SpentaMaynu

SpentaMaynu

One God, All in all
Conversations with God is a very good suggestion. I would also throw in Mysticism: Holiness East and West by Carmody and Carmody and any book by Paulo Coelho
 
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