When the wisdom of Jesus meets the wisdom of Lao Tzu, We discover that the Word and the Tao are one and the same…What can Christians learn from other religions? A great deal, says John Mabry. He believes there are immense insights to be gained if we approach other faith traditions with a humble spirit and a willingness to listen.Through his own lucid translation, he shows how the Tao Te Ching not only closely parallels Jesus’ teachings, but actually illuminates core elements of the Christian faith that we often overlook or ignore. Moreover, this ancient Chinese classic hauntingly echoes the Christian Gospel throughout, expressing truths we are supposed to know but often do not. In showing us how the world perceives its Creator it reveals the gospel as more compassionate, relevant, and universal than we ever imagined.

God as Nature Sees God: A Christian Reading of the Tao Te Ching

Politics & Social Sciences

Mabry, John R.

Philosophy

Apocryphile Press

The history of Christianity if filled with misfits. This collection of sermons intruces us to heretics and mystics from the very earliest church to the present day, including the Gnostics, Origen, Julian of Norwich, Michael Servitus, Emanuel Swedenborg, Soren Kierkegaard, Madame Blavatsky, Teilhard de Chardin and many, many more. With humor and compassion for these misunderstood characters, John Mabry explores their teachings and how they can speak to us today, helping us be better people of faith, regardless of one's denomination or even religion. Mabry holds a PhD in World Religions and serves as co-pastor of Grace North Church in Berkeley, CA.

Heretics, Mystics & Misfits

Religion & Spirituality

Mabry PhD, REV John R

Christian Books & Bibles

Many plays have borne the signature of William Shakespeare-but not all of them were actually written by him. This volume collects all of those plays attributed to the Bard at one time or another that scholars today reject. It provides accurate, complete texts, with critical and supplementary matter by Shakespearean scholar C.F. Tucker Brooke. Still performed, studied, and enjoyed, this is a delicious feast of frauds. Originally published in 1908, now back in print after nearly forty years.

The Apocryphal Shakespeare

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

The most profound work of spiritual wisdom ever written. The most readable and reliable version available.
The Tao Te Ching was written 2,500 years ago, yet it speaks directly and powerfully to our contemporary lives. Why are our lives so difficult? How can we return to a place of harmony and balance? What is our true and essential nature? Who are we really? These are the kinds of questions the Tao Te Ching asks—and answers.
This is an original translation from the ancient Chinese text specifically intended to accurately reflect the original text while at the same time being easy to read and understand in English. 
There are a lot of translations out there, so let the buyer beware—many of the older translations are misleading and difficult to read, while many of the newer versions take liberties with the text, so much so that they can hardly be said to be accurate reflections of the book at all. Translator John R. Mabry worked closely with a native Chinese speaker and expert in traditional Chinese religion in order to provide the most accurate and easy-to-read translation possible.
Dr. Mabry is a professor of World Religions and comparative theology. He holds a doctorate in Philosophy and Religion, specializing in Taoism and Hinduism.
As a sample, here is the first poem:
The Tao that can be described in words is not the true Tao The Name that can be named is not the true Name. From non-existence were called Heaven and Earth From existence all things were born.
In being without desires, you experience the wonder But by having desires, you experience the journey. Yet both spring from the same source and differ mostly in name.
This source is called "Mystery" Mystery upon Mystery, The womb giving birth to all of being.

Tao Te Ching: The Book of the Way and Its Power

TZU, LAO

The most esteemed body of books left out of the Bible, the Old Testament Apocrypha is of interest to historians, religious scholars, and ordinary laypeople alike. For more than 70 years this version, edited by R.H. Charles, has been the definitive critical edition. Out of print for years, Apocryphile Press is proud to make it available once more to scholars and the curious.

The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament: Apocrypha

Charles, R.H.

Literary

The famous critical edition of the Apostolic Fathers edited by J. B. Lightfoot. Texts are presented in both Greek and English, each preceded by an introduction. A must for anyone interested in early Christian studies.

The Apostolic Fathers

The first book to supply the English reader with a comprehensive view of the apocryphal literature connected to the New Testament. It contains translations of all the important texts in the style of the Authorized Version, and makes available the results of historic researches into their origin, history, and value.

The New Testament Apocrypha

Of all the books left out of the Bible, only the Apocrypha rivals the Pseudepigrapha in popularity and importance. This edition of the Pseudepigrapha was edited by R. H. Charles and was the definitive critical edition for over 70 years.

The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament, Volume Two: Pseudepigrapha

The Old Testament Apocrypha is the best-loved and most-studied body of literature left out of the Protestant Bible. Called "duetero-canonical" by Catholic Christians, these books shed invaluable light on the critical period of Jewish history taking place between the testaments. Include 1 & 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, Additions to Esther., Ecclesiasticus, Wisdom of Solomon, 1 Baruch, Epistle of Jeremiah, Song of the Three Holy Children, Susanna, Bel & the Dragon, Prayer of Manasses, 1 & 2 Maccabees.

Compact Apocrypha-KJV

ANONYMOUS

Ever since its appearance in 1830, the Book of Mormon has been a contentious volume. Claimed by millions of Latter Day Saints to be a record of the ancient Israelites and their journeys in the Americas, this volume has earned its place amongst the classics of apocryphal biblical literature. Here is reprinted the original 1830 edition of this revered text, uncorrected, undoctored, and unimproved. It is an important re-source for comparison with the current "official" edition published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. At once scandalous and devotional, the Book of Mormon continues to fascinate and inspire.

The Book of Mormon

History

World

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