God As Nature Sees God, John R. Mabry
God As Nature Sees God, John R. Mabry
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God As Nature Sees God
A Christian Reading of the Tao Te Ching

Author: John R. Mabry

Narrator: Kevin Theis

Unabridged: 4 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2019


Synopsis

The teachings of Jesus and the teachings of Lao Tzu are very much in sync…What can Christians learn from other religions? A great deal, says the Reverend John Mabry. He believes there are immense insights to be gained by comparing religions, if we approach other faith traditions with a humble spirit and a willingness to listen.Mabry’s translation reveals how the Tao Te Ching (also known as the Laozi) closely parallels the teachings of Jesus and illuminates core elements of the Christian faith that we often overlook or ignore.Moreover, this ancient Chinese sacred text by Lao Tzu 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 Christian Bible, Gospels and New Testament as more compassionate, relevant and universal than we ever imagined.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Derek on January 19, 2024

If you happen to consider yourself a Christian and enjoy gleaning wisdom everywhere you can, this is a must-read. Mabry's introduction will open your eyes to the immense spiritual, practical, and aesthetic value of the Tao Te Ching for Christians. It was a nice touch on the author's part to give rea......more

Goodreads review by Sam on October 07, 2021

This is quite an odd book to review. Like many books of its genre, I suspect the author does a certain amount of violence to the traditions he claims to compare in his zeal to find commonality between them, and the complete absence of critical engagement with potential objections to the comparisons......more