The How and Why of the Emmanuel Movement - Thomas Parker Boyd - Bog

The How and Why of the Emmanuel Movement is a book written by Thomas Parker Boyd that explores the origins, principles, and practices of the Emmanuel Movement, a Christian-based therapeutic movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed history of the movement, tracing its roots to the Oxford Group and the teachings of the American psychologist William James. It also offers a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and techniques used in the Emmanuel Movement, including confession, prayer, and spiritual guidance. The author draws on his own experiences as a practitioner of the Emmanuel Movement to provide practical advice on how to apply its principles to everyday life. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian spirituality and the practice of spiritual healing.1909. A handbook on psycho therapeutics. The author had been a student and practitioner of mental and spiritual medicine, often with the physician, for fifteen years. This is a collection of twelve lectures he had given to his class studying the Emmanuel Movement. The lectures are entitled: Back to Christ; Therapeutic Triumphs of the Apostles and the Primitive Church; Mental Medicine; Moral Medicine; Law of Suggestion, and Some of Its Practical Uses; Sleep - Its Therapeutic Value; Typical Treatments; Hypnotism; Personal magnetism; The Will; Unknown Quantity; Complete Life.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.