Inner Christianity

A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition

Richard Smoley

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Shambhala
15 October 2002

Religion & beliefs; Christianity

An eye-opening introduction to the complex world of esoteric Christianity-perfect for the general reader

This guide to mystical and esoteric Christianity speaks from a nonsectarian point of view, unearthing insights from the whole of the Christian tradition, orthodox and heretical, famous and obscure. The esoteric tradition has traditionally searched for meanings that would yield a deeper inner knowledge of the divine. While traditional Christianity draws a timeline from Adam's Fall to the Day of Judgment, the esoteric often sees time as folding in on itself, bringing every point to the here and now. While the Church fought bitterly over dogma, the esoteric borrowed freely from other traditions-Kabbalah, astrology, and alchemy-in their search for metaphors of inner truth.

Rather than basing his book around exponents of esoteric doctrine, scholar Richard Smoley concentrates on the questions that are of interest to every searching Christian. How can one attain direct spiritual experience? What does ""the Fall"" really tell us about coming to terms with the world we live in? Can we find salvation in everyday life? How can we ascend, spiritually, through the various levels of existence? What was Christ's true message to humankind? From the Gospel of Thomas to

A Course in Miracles,

from the Jesus Prayer to alchemy and Tarot, from Origen to Dante to Jung, Richard Smoley sheds the light of an alternative Christianity on these issues and more.

By: Richard Smoley
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9781570628108
ISBN 10: 1570628106
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 15 October 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition

"A wide range of material . . . provides a solid introduction to esoteric Christianity."— Library Journal <br>"Smoley traverses a vast continent of belief and practice in this lively guide to Christian esotericism, and he does so with great intelligence and style."—Philip Zaleski, editor of the Best Spiritual Writing series <br>"We overlook the very heart and soul of Christianity when we reduce it to rules, dogmas, and rigid moral directives. Inner Christianity helps correct that mistake by spelling out, clearly and thoughtfully, the subtle interior mysteries of this religion. This book could help many, Christians and others, find a new level of intelligence in Christian thought and practice. It could change the direction of your spiritual life."—Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and The Soul's Religion <br>"In this deeply wise and important work, Richard Smoley restores the realm of inner space to the Christian tra