This fascinating book brings together wisdom from around the world and through the ages. Sources include the Bible, new science and new cosmology, native spirituality, folk stories, natural history, poetry and commentary on life situations by wise people (e.g. Desmond Tutu and Kahlil Gibran). Themes include: - Original wisdom (the wisdom that makes possible the universe we know) - Natural wisdom (the wisdom in the created world) - Native wisdom (the wisdom expressed in all human traditions from the earliest stages of our human journey) - Life wisdom (practical wisdom we gather and pass on) - Desert wisdom (wisdom we gather in the dark times) - Guiding wisdom (the wisdom that gives us direction) - Unfolding wisdom (the wisdom unfolding around us that reveals that we don't have all the answers). The Way of Wisdom will appeal to all those searching for a deeper meaning and sense of connectedness in their lives.

Silf, Margaret

BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)

Trafalgar Square

Lion Hudson Plc

SPCK Publishing

Starshine Books

Oxford: Lion

Lion Uk

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

1st ed, Oxford, ©2006

February 17, 2006

New, PS, 2006

S.l, 2010

This book contains pen marking.
Text on the back cover is obscured due to an attached sticker.

<p><p><b>from The Bible To Folk Stories And Poetry, A Collection Of Wisdom From Around The World</b> <p>perfect For Anyone Seeking Inspiration And&#160;insight In Their Daily Life, This&#160;inspiring Book Brings Together&#160;knowledge From Around The World And Through The Ages. Drawing On A Rich Treasure Of Wisdom From A Diverse Array Of Sources,&#160;this Collection Looks To&#160;the Bible, New Science And New Cosmology, Native Spirituality, Folk Stories, Natural History, Poetry, And Commentary On Life Situations By Wise People, Such As Desmond Tutu And Kahlil Gibran. The Themes And Different Types Of Wisdom Include Original Wisdom&#151;the Wisdom That Makes Possible The Known Universe; Natural Wisdom&#151;the Wisdom In The Created World; Native Wisdom&#151;the Wisdom Expressed In All Traditions From The Earliest Stages Of&#160;the Human Journey; Life Wisdom&#151;practical Wisdom Gathered And Passed On; Desert Wisdom, Which Is Gathered In The Dark Times; Guiding Wisdom, Which Gives Direction; And Unfolding Wisdom, Which Reveals&#160;not All Questions Can Be&#160;answered.</p> <h3>publishers Weekly</h3> <p>wisdom Is A Creating Force, Writes Silf (one Hundred Wisdom Stories), And Indeed She Has Used Wise Words To Build This Collection Of Quotations, Gathering Ideas From Contemporary Spiritual Leaders, Timeless Traditions, Scientists, Popular Authors, And Scripture. Expanding On The Passages Are The Author's Eloquent Reflections On Humanity's Connectedness, The Gift Of Life, And Feeling God's Presence. Seven Wisdom Themes Are Used To Organize The Work, Among Them Original Wisdom, Which Explores Human Understanding Of How The Universe Came To Be; Indigenous Wisdom, Which Collects Aboriginal And Native American Perspectives; And Desert Wisdom, Which Refers To The Spiritual Desert, An Experience Of Struggle That Can Provide Opportunities For New Growth. Though She Embraces Diverse Religious Traditions, Readers Should Know That Silf Is Primarily A Christian Writer. Often, In The Midst Of Pan-religious Balance A Christian Passage Or Sentiment Is Given More Weight, As, For Example, The Unequivocal Phrase Jesus Of Nazareth, The Purest Image Of The Living God. This Is A Readable And Uplifting Anthology, But Silf Should Have Remained Universal Or Else Focused Specifically On Christian Wisdom Rather Than Subtly Privileging It Amid Universal References. (nov.)</p>

204 p. ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. [196] - 204)
Original wisdom -- Once upon a time... -- The universe venture -- The unfolding logic -- In such a universe, where am I? -- The whole in every part -- The wisdom that goes through the heart -- Natural wisdom -- Wisdom holds the world in being -- Connecting to nature's wisdom -- A universe of patterns and interrelationships -- An every-moment miracle -- Indigenous wisdom -- Walking the earth with reverence -- The web of life -- Reaping from the past, planting for the future -- Returning to our roots -- Desert wisdom -- Desert facts, desert faith, desert feelings -- A place of self-discovery -- Refiner's fire -- The desert blooms -- Guiding wisdom -- On God -- On the spiritual quest -- On loving and relating -- On doing and being -- The gift of an open heart -- On letting go -- Life wisdom -- The gift of experience -- The greatness in the least of us -- It's OK to be you! -- The power of love... and the tyranny of fear -- Embracing change -- Unfolding wisdom -- Life's unfinished story -- Science and spirituality- a new-found friendship -- New understandings -- Breakdown, breakthrough -- Trusting the mystery -- Living into tomorrow

"Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and insight in their daily life, this inspiring book brings together knowledge from around the world and through the ages. Drawing on a rich treasure of wisdom from a diverse array of sources, this collection looks to the Bible, new science and new cosmology, native spirituality, folk stories, natural history, poetry, and commentary on life situations by wise people, such as Desmond Tutu and Kahlil Gibran. The themes and different types of wisdom include original wisdom--the wisdom that makes possible the known universe; natural wisdom--the wisdom in the created world; native wisdom--the wisdom expressed in all traditions from the earliest stages of the human journey; life wisdom--practical wisdom gathered and passed on; desert wisdom, which is gathered in the dark times; guiding wisdom, which gives direction; and unfolding wisdom, which reveals not all questions can be answered."--Publisher's description

2024-07-01