Mystic Christianity
An beautiful and insightful book on mystic Christianity by William Atkinson under the pseudonym of Yogi Ramacharaka. An amazing resource for wisdom and serenity.
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5 Stars A Timely Classic
Yogi Ramacharaka’s amazing Mystic Christianity was first published nearly 100 years ago. It retains its vitality even now. The style is formal, but also has a lot of wit and passion.
The book consists of a series of 12 lessons, which discuss the background for the coming of Jesus, the events surrounding his birth, his early years in Nazareth, his travels to Asia, and his eventual return to Judea for a 3 year ministry, with the culmination of arrest, show trial, and crucifixion.
What makes this book special is the weaving of more traditional eastern metaphysics, which he calls “occult,” or more modernly known as “hidden,” wisdom in the life and teachings of Jesus. This perspective is invaluable for those who are seeking different, and more enlightened interpretations of the story. One will also see readily the “elitism” found in the distinctions between exoteric Christianity, which is understood by and appeals to the masses, and esoteric Christianity, which is understood by only a few, who can grasp the higher, more refined and subtle meanings found in more challenging parables, but which are discussed in the Gospels as those talks Jesus had with his disciples in private.
At the time this book was published, Yogi Ramacharaka was living in the midst of fundamentalism, as we are now, and his work is designed to give hope and inspiration to those who are looking for an approach to the life and work of the Master that is in full accord with the timeless nondual teachings of the East.
I highly recommend Mystic Christianity to open-minded readers and seekers looking for a Jesus who shows a path to enlightenment that is uplifting and based on real freedom.
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