Firstly, there is jesus the man, who lived over 2000 years ago and whose. The third jesus is about the consciousness of jesus which was in touch with the source of all creation. Chopras second task is to replace the jesus of fundamentalism with what can fairly be called the jesus of deepak. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides. Deepak chopra peddles a new jesus catholic answers. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. It is to become part of himor, as he said, to abide in him. And it is beautifully represented in deepak chopras book the third jesus. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective. The christ we cant ignore deepak chopra sets up a discussion of jesus first as a historical figure, then as christianitys son of god, a creation of. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on. Interview with nicole neroulias, november 18, 2010. The christ we cannot ignore by deepak chopra by frank desparrois, jr introduction.
Chopra s book the third jesus reminds me of the theological work of one of historys greatest humanitarians and the 1952 nobel peace prize laureate, dr. Chopra sets out in this ambitious work to explain the implications of this third jesus. It is worth reading and comparing if you too have questions. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what jesus. Deepak chopra searches for the christ who stands at the heart of christianity and discovers the identity of jesus is threefold. In this book, deepak chopra proposes a copernican revolution in our understanding of christianity by replacing the theological version of the holy trinity with the. His most recent, the third jesus 2008, is subtitled, the christ we cannot ignore. The third jesus by deepak chopra penguin books australia. Deepak chopras buddhist jesus the bible and culture.
The christ we cannot ignore by marcia montenegro, written mayjune 2008 page 2 of 2 god. The third jesus by deepak chopra part foursubmitted by craig lock web sites. If only we could ignore this book and the false christ it presents. In his book the third jesus, published this week, chopra says there is a sketchy historical figure, a second abstract theological creation and a third jesus with the highest. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
His medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology, and he is a fellow of the american college of physicians, a member of the american association of clinical endocrinologists, and an adjunct professor of executive programs at the kellogg school of management at northwestern. If you can aspire to be at one with that consciousness, then you too can be in touch with the source of. Chopra concludes his work with, your goal and mine isnt to imitate jesus. The third jesus, the one this book is about, is as yet so unknown that even the most devout christians dont suspect. The christ we cannot ignore abridged by chopra, deepak, chopra, deepak isbn.
Excerpt from the third jesus penguin random house canada. Do not read this book if you are a christian fundamentalist who cannot. I want to offer the possibility that jesus was truly, as. Deepak chopra books list of books by author deepak chopra. The christ we cannot ignore by deepak chopra in djvu, epub, fb3 download ebook.
The bulk of the third jesus consists of revisionist readings and. In this book, deepak chopra proposes a copernican revolution in our. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, quite a few professing christians endorse chopra s book. D is the author of more than 65 books, including numerous new york times bestsellers. His new book gives a unique twist on recreating jesus for our already confused age.
Chopras scriptural knowledge and the way he draws on other spiritual traditions to describe. The christ we cannot ignore, he paints a picture of the biblical scene and the new ideas jesus preached. The christ we cant ignore deepak chopra sets up a discussion of jesus first as a historical figure, then as christianitys son of god, a creation of dogma. This week, deepak chopra, medical expert, ayurvedic entrepreneur and new age savant picks up another title. If you can aspire to be at one with that consciousness. Chopra rescues jesus from the confusion of the ever multiplying schools of biblical criticism. Jesus s enlightenment in godconsciousness is more believable to me than the different accounts in the gospels. In his book, the third jesus, deepak chopra attempts to show that jesus christ was. Chopra gives an alternative meaning to what jesus meant and what organized religion has taught. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question that is both. The third jesus reminds us of the core teachings of jesus christ and ways we can apply them in our lives.
This claim can only be accomplished by twisting andor redefining what jesus said. Schweitzer wrote extensively about jesus and challenged much of the prevailing theology regarding jesus life and ideas. Deepak chopras story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek. Deepak chopra, a former medical doctor turned new age sage he was once described by time magazine as the poetprophet of alternative medicine has written some 50 books. Deepak chopra s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek.
Michael baigent, author of the jesus papers as a jew i was taught to reject jesus. Examination of the major ideas in the third jesus by deepak chopra. Deepak chopra says christs teachings reach beyond the. In the third jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader deepak chopra provides an answer to this question. See all books authored by deepak chopra, including the seven spiritual laws of success. Chopras third jesus is his own fabrication and created in his. The third jesus by deepak chopra is a book about the consciousness of jesus which was in touch with the source of all creation. A practical guide to the fulfillment of your dreams, and quantum healing. The christ we cannot ignore by deepak chopra and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The last jesus is the christ we cannot ignore who lives in our own awareness at the level of godconsciousness. Presents the third jesus as an enlightened teacher of godconsciousness and personal. The third jesus, the one this book is about, is as yet so unknown that even the most devout christians dont suspect that he exists. In the third jesus, deepak chopra provides an answer that is both uplifting and challenging to current beliefs. There is a way unity has been teaching it for more than 120 years.