New God and Other Essays - Ralph Shirley - Bog

New God and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Ralph Shirley, a British writer and editor. The book explores various topics related to spirituality, religion, and philosophy. Shirley's writing style is clear and concise, making complex ideas accessible to readers of all backgrounds.The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the role of religion in society, and the relationship between science and spirituality. Shirley draws on a variety of sources, from ancient texts to contemporary thinkers, to explore these topics in depth.One of the central themes of the book is the idea of a ""new God."" Shirley argues that traditional conceptions of God may no longer be relevant in a modern, scientific world. Instead, he suggests that we need to develop a new understanding of God that is more in line with our current understanding of the universe.Other essays in the book explore topics such as the nature of consciousness, the meaning of life, and the role of art and literature in spiritual exploration. Shirley's writing is thought-provoking and insightful, and the book is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in spirituality, philosophy, or religion.The essays found within this volume are not a little diverse in character and the connecting link may not always appear obvious, but in every case they have relation nearer or more remote to problems of religion or psychic inquiry. Contains the following essays: The New God; Prophets and Prophecies; Prophecies and Anticipations; Julian the Apostate; Mystical Christianity; Perfect Way; Relation of Christianity to Early Gnostic Faiths; Early Christian Evidences; New Testament Authorities; Friedrich Nietzche; Strange Case of Lurancy Vision; and Count Cagliostro.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.