One River, Many Wells : Wisdom Springing from Global Faiths Paperback - 2004
by Matthew Fox
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Maverick theologian Matthew Fox brings readers into the common heart of the world's great religions, illuminating a "deep ecumenism" for seekers everywhere. We get to the core of religion by going to the heart experience, Matthew Fox says, not by dwelling on doctrines that so easily divide even within religious traditions. In One River, Many Wells, Fox exhorts readers to embrace the common faith of deep ecumenism.Fox masterfully distills the common principles of the world's religions, and shows exactly how the different fingers of world faiths connect to a single hand. Drawing on seminal quotes, lessons, and ideas from the great faiths, he demonstrates how each expresses a common goal and approach to life, and concludes the book with "18 New Myths and Visions" that will inspire readers to embrace deep ecumenism.One River, Many Wells is an indispensable resource, envisioning a new and exciting way of faith that erases the lines of false distinction between religions and calls upon each of us to worship from our common heart.
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- Title One River, Many Wells : Wisdom Springing from Global Faiths
- Author Matthew Fox
- Binding Paperback
- Edition F Second Printin
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 480
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, New York
- Publication date 2004
- Features Bibliography
- Bookseller's Inventory # G1585423262I5N00
- ISBN 9781585423262 / 1585423262
- Weight 1.12 lbs (0.51 kg)
- Dimensions 9.08 x 6.34 x 1.26 in (23.06 x 16.10 x 3.20 cm)
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Buddhist
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Religious Orientation: Hindu
- Religious Orientation: Islamic
- Religious Orientation: Jewish
- Religious Orientation: New Age
- Category Religion - World Religions
- Library of Congress subjects Religions, Spirituality
- Dewey Decimal Code 204
- Quantity available 3
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Summary
Maverick theologian Matthew Fox brings readers into the common heart of the world's great religions, illuminating a "deep ecumenism" for seekers everywhere.
We get to the core of religion by going to the heart experience, Matthew Fox says, not by dwelling on doctrines that so easily divide even within religious traditions. In One River, Many Wells, Fox exhorts readers to embrace the common faith of deep ecumenism.
Fox masterfully distills the common principles of the world's religions, and shows exactly how the different fingers of world faiths connect to a single hand. Drawing on seminal quotes, lessons, and ideas from the great faiths, he demonstrates how each expresses a common goal and approach to life, and concludes the book with "18 New Myths and Visions" that will inspire readers to embrace deep ecumenism.
One River, Many Wells is an indispensable resource, envisioning a new and exciting way of faith that erases the lines of false distinction between religions and calls upon each of us to worship from our common heart.
We get to the core of religion by going to the heart experience, Matthew Fox says, not by dwelling on doctrines that so easily divide even within religious traditions. In One River, Many Wells, Fox exhorts readers to embrace the common faith of deep ecumenism.
Fox masterfully distills the common principles of the world's religions, and shows exactly how the different fingers of world faiths connect to a single hand. Drawing on seminal quotes, lessons, and ideas from the great faiths, he demonstrates how each expresses a common goal and approach to life, and concludes the book with "18 New Myths and Visions" that will inspire readers to embrace deep ecumenism.
One River, Many Wells is an indispensable resource, envisioning a new and exciting way of faith that erases the lines of false distinction between religions and calls upon each of us to worship from our common heart.
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If humanity is to draw wisdom from all its wisdom traditions, then our relation to Creation will form the basis of this interchange.
