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by Thomas Thresher Ph. D. (Foreword by), Sue Sutherland-Hanson M. DIV (Foreword by), Lynn Bauman (Foreword by)
"I suspect you will find this book quite exciting, comforting, and also challenging The Gospel of Thomas, so new on the scene yet perhaps the oldest of all, is waiting for just such insight and commentary as this. This is a new opening for all believers to unitive and non-dual consciousness."Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M.Center for Action and ContemplationAlbuquerque, New MexicoThe Gospel of Thomas, unearthed in Nag Hammadi Egypt in 1945, remains one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent centuries. But how prepared are we to approach this text on its own terms? How accurately are we able to discover what it is saying, immersed as we are in 2000 years of Platonic and dualistic Christian orthodoxy? Thanks to the influx of Eastern knowledge and the new crop of Western teachers willing to re-approach their Christian tradition as the Eastern event that Jesus was, we may finally be able to see the meaning and philosophical structure of this ancient and truly remarkable text. The Gospel of Thomas delineates the Way of Yeshua, a spiritual path that guides us through six clear movements of searching, finding, trouble, wonder, reigning, and rest. The resonance with classic Yogic paths makes this document the bridge many searchers need to reconcile and fully embrace the wisdom of both the East and the West. "Kim is a consummate teacher, so who better to advance the Gospel of Thomas as the stunning teaching tool it is? Using poetry, reason, sacred insight, and spiritual practice, Kim provides a pragmatic and engaging pathway into this Gospel. Every passage is infused with her passion for direct knowing. Don't miss it "Rev. Dr. Thomas ThresherSuquamish United Church of Christ, WA
Author Biography
Kimberly Beyer-Nelson holds a master's degree in comparative religion and a certificate in holistic health care from Western Michigan University. For over twenty years she has taught Hatha Yoga, Qigong and meditation. An internationally published poet, essayist, novelist and artist, she lives with her son and husband on Bainbridge Island in the Pacific Northwest.
