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Jesus and Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings Kindle Edition

by Martin Aronson (Author, Editor), Ph.D. Brother David Steindl-Rast (Introduction) Format: Kindle Edition
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“Emphasizes the kinship of two sages who celebrated the core virtues of simplicity, humility, and love.” —Spirituality & Practice

Comparing the New Testament with the Tao Te Ching, Taoism’s most sacred book, Jesus and Lao Tzu reveals a surprising set of examples in which these two spiritual masters point their followers in the same direction. With over 90 parallel sayings, readers find fresh understanding and new perspectives here, since the time-honored teachings are presented side by side. The book also shows how these shared truths transcend traditional religious boundaries.

“The never-ending search for parallels between religions East and West continues in this volume, which lays out parallels between the two teachings, both of which encourage humility, gentleness and integrity while condemning materialism, injustice, hypocrisy and violence.” —Bible Review

“There is plenty of fuel for meditation in those side-by-side gems.” —Detroit Free Press

“A fine multifaith resource.” —Spirituality & Health
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Buddhist scholar, writer, and editor Martin Aronson lives in Oakland, CA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003ODHOGI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seastone Press (October 22, 2002)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2002
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 955 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
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Carl Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars A great philosophical read
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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Love it! Gets to the heart of all spiritual and philosophical teachings!
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Brother EDEN Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection In Hardback !!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
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I owned the paperback of this series but was delighted to find the hardbacks. These parallel series remind us that truth has a commonality. Excellent addition to my growing library.
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Howard Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book for those interested in both Christianity, and the Tao.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
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I've only read a few pages, but the book really resonates with me. What's astounding (to me), is they were written some 500 years apart. But if you open your mind, and meditate on the words, you'll see that they both come from the God/Source, and therefore are divine. Real Truth, i.e. "Divine Truth," is never complicated. It easy to understand, and will resonate and enlighten all who seek it. The way the book is structured is simple. There's a passage from Jesus, followed by something similar from the Tao Te Ching. The greatest Commandment (in my opinion) Jesus gave can be found in Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV), "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.'" The problem (in my opinion) is that the majority of the people don't know how to truly love themselves, which is another reason to buy this book. In the end, the choice is yours. Namaste :)
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3.0 out of 5 stars A little misleading
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2008
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This book is a good attempt at demonstrating parallels between the words of Christ and Lao Tzu - but is falls short. For one thing, other biblical writer's words are used as parallels, such as Paul, and I believe one of the psalmists, so the title is misleading. Some of the parallels are impressive, while others are tenuous, stretching it quite a bit. Some of the chapter introductions are pretty well-written, though. It's a light read, not the least bit scholarly, and probably won't give you any more parallels than you could have quickly found yourself from reading the Tao, assuming you are familiar with the New Testament.
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a. parr
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift to my thirsty soul
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
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Forward and preface beautifully written as well as historical notations made. Yay! I am so glad to have this book. I have read as individual Buddha’s , Confuscious, Jesus’s documentation , as well as Rumi and the feminine mystics from 1500’s and before and presently. A very good read. Sure beats blood and guts. My review is earthy and some people may not like I was not so inclined to be intellectual about it...this book is a gift to my soul and heart.
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Reuben Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied with purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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Nothing for me to dislike. Satisfied with purchase. Found them informative.
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T Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting concept!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
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Really well done!! Enjoy just picking it up, opening to a random page and reading the quotations.
Bought book as used -very good and book arrived as described. Thanks.
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Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars Helps understanding between Taoism and Christianity
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2002
Of corse all Taoists in America and Europe are influanced or affected by Christianity... it is woven into the fabric of our society. This is why is is good for a Taoist to read this book. It will bring him/her some "comfort" with regard to Christianity, and help them to understand the nature of Jesus, thus, understand more about their Christian neighbor.
"Liberal" Christians will probably enjoy this book as well... and may even begin to regard Lao Tzu as a bit of a prophet :)
I would recomend it as a gift from Taoist to Chrisian or Christian to Taoist.... NOT as a "conversion" tool, but as a tool for mutual understanding.
Although I enjoyed seeing the parallels... I thought that some of the sayings did not really match very well as far as their actual meanings, also I was suprised by some of the verses that were *not* included... there are some better verses that show the simular intents of Lau Tzu and Jesus than some of the ones chosen by the Author.
One might do better to read the Tao Te Ching and the "words in red" of the new testiment for his/herself! However, if you can't be bothered to do that, this book is a nice quick referance and a nice teaching tool.
I wish there was a Lao Tzu and Muhammad book.. I'd like to see what would be made of that! :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2015
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brilliant idea...works perfectly....short and sweet ..lovely little book to have in your spiritual archive..
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