A much needed book for my continual learning.

This book strengthened my belief that my Soul is far beyond the need of my protection, but my mind is not. Jesus is the teacher of the ego.

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Awesome introduction to a new perspective on Jesus

Great introduction to seeing Jesus as a wisdom teacher together with some great practices that will definitely help you embody Christ at a deeper level.

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Controversial, beautiful, and enlightening.

As others have mentioned here, the author opens with, and continues with, study of the so-called 'gnostic' 'gospels'. Although perhaps unnecessary so early on in the book, it feels something akin to a test for the reader. Can you get past the opening section? If so, there's something here for you.

Although this book refers deeply and repeatedly to these extra-biblical 'gospels', almost none of the conclusions or interpretations rely on them, or would be less relevant without them. Equally, although one sometimes gets the impression the author's intention is to 'undo' the traditional interpretation of Christ, she herself states that is not the case. Indeed, I believe that very few of the teachings within are in contradiction with traditional understandings of Jesus (no matter how alien they may initially seem), and that in fact this study can be held in beautiful tension, balance, and unity with more traditional understandings, as a fuller picture of Christ.

Unsurprisingly then, I recommend this book to open minded seekers of 'The Way' and those interested in the wisdom tradition. Take it with a pinch of salt, ruminate on the good, throw away that which you cannot stomach. This is a book worthy of significant consideration with an enlightening and beautifully mystical angle on our Lord incarnate.

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struggling to find myself

what an amazing book on my own jounery to self mastery
truly touched my soul thank u xxx

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beautiful

A book that was beautiful in its indpired simplicity, humility, ecumenical and openness. loved it

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This book really resonated with me

What made the experience of listening to The Wisdom Jesus the most enjoyable?

While some of the content was quite challenging to orthodox Christianity as it is now, I found that much of what the author was saying resonated with me, made a lot of sense and ultimately made me feel much closer to and more comfortable with Jesus. Jesus came here to be our teacher and many of his most important lessons have been misinterpreted, overlooked or deliberately skewed to suit the ends of those that came later and set up Christianity as we now know it and this turned me away from the church for many years. However, books like this one seek to find the real Jesus, the real teaching and the true meaning of his life and death and resurrection. Follow and get to know the man and let him live in your heart and leave behind the the constrained practices, rules and regulations that have been built up around his name over the last 2000 years.

What other book might you compare The Wisdom Jesus to, and why?

So far, I have never read any other book like this one.

What does Jo Howarth bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narration was gentle and easy to listen to and I did not tire of hearing Jo's voice.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you thought you knew Jesus, think again. See Jesus with new vision in this thought provoking book by Cynthia Bourgeault.

Any additional comments?

This is a book that I will listen to again many times and I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

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Challenging, provoking and refreshing

So many of the ideas presented in this book resonated with me and at times even moved me to tears. Cynthia has a brilliant way of fleshing out her points and addressing the inevitable questions and presumptions that her work brings up in the reader. Thanks to this book I’m finding myself peeling back the layers of accepted Christianity to discover the Jesus at its heart. I heartily recommend this book and I’ll be chewing on it for months if not years to come!

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Wow!

As a western raised in a non religious christian society, I had no idea of the teachings of Christ without the dogma.

If anything, I was anti-Christ due to the connotations of ‘Jesus saves’.

Reading Jesus as a wisdom master was a revelation. I now understand him as an equal to Buddha and Lao Tzu - rather than a divisive figure who founded an outdated church based on superstition and control.

Awesome book. 10/10 recommend.

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Great book Well read

Cynthias knowledge and insight into the wisdom Jesus are exciting and thought provoking. There are many gems to discover. I have this as a physical book but found Jo Howarth does an excellent job of reading and it very much enhanced the flow. It felt as though Cynthia was talking to me. I highly recommend the audiobook version of this

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A breath of fresh air

Inspirational, thought provoking. Food for the soul. So good I bought the book as well

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