Price R.M. Top Secret: The Truth Behind Today's Pop Mysticisms

Prometheus Books, 2008. — 282 p. — ISBN 1-59102-608-3, 978-1-59102-608-2.Noted religion scholar Robert M. Price examines the historical roots and the current appeal of today's pop mysticisms. Critical and appreciative at the same time, Price applies his impressive background in theology and biblical criticism to put these trends in perspective. Among other popular movements and books, Price discusses:Rhonda Byrne's The Secret and New Thought,Helen Schucman's A Course in Miracles and the popular works of Marianne Williamson,Deepak Chopra's How to Know God,James Redfield's The Celestine Prophecy,the Jewish Kabbalah as recently made popular by Madonna,Joel Osteen's Prosperity Gospel and his popular Your Best Life Now, andDiedre Blomfield Brown (aka Pema Chödrön) and American-style Buddhism.
Filled with interesting historical accounts of ancient and modern religious beliefs, presented in a thoroughly accessible and playful manner, Price’s thought-provoking and humorous insights have much to offer readers by way of inspiration and wisdom. Whether you are a skeptic looking for a rational approach to understanding current religion or a seeker in search of a deeper, more informed understanding of popular spiritualities, you won’t be disappointed by Top Secret.Файл: отскан. стр. (color 300 dpi) + OCR