Writing in the Sand: Jesus, Spirituality and the Soul of the Gospels

Through his examination of the original Greek texts of the Gospels, Thomas Moore draws upon his background of studying theology, world religions, art history, psychology and mythology to discover a unique, enlightening and revolutionary view of how the Gospels can offer enlightenment and spiritual wealth to anyone, regardless of belief.In Writing in the Sand, Thomas Moore studies the Gospels in an entirely new light, reviewing the common interpretations that have been preached by organised religion for the past 2000 years. Far from the traditional moralistic view, we find a sophisticated, more human Jesus living the good life of friends, loves and community; a man whose teachings became an original philosophy for creating a happier and more meaningful life. He dismisses the cautionary voice of earlier interpretations and instead explores the deeper significance of language, stressing the origins of words and their many levels of meaning, in an effort to discover what we can truly learn from the Gospels' most significant stories.The modern age seems to be a time when religious beliefs and dogma throughout the world are creating more distance and strife. Thomas Moore's investigations into the teachings of Jesus reveal a path to enlightenment that is echoed in many other major religions. He helps us remember that heaven is not a destination but something that resides within all of us.
Finds striking new meaning in the rich stories and imagery of the Gospels, recasting Jesus not as a teacher of morals and beliefs but as a spiritual visionary with a radical vision for humanity. This title presents Jesus not as the founder of a religion but as a world reformer offering a spiritual path to everyone, from every background.