The Illustrated Book of Sacred Scriptures

This lovely and wise book was a great and gentle help to me some years ago as a spiritual seeker and searcher for what to believe in in a profound way. It is a delight visually and is a sensible compilation of carefully arranged religious beliefs from various traditions. I have since found my religious bearings, but I still consider this to be a good reference book if needed. And I still enjoy its artwork. Thank you Timothy.

"I see myself as a stand-up philosopher. A stand-up philosopher is an intellectual provocateur, a conceptual artist whose gallery is the mind, an entertainer with the covert agenda of undermining an audience's preconceptions." Timothy Freke Religious Scriptures: "What has been said implies that Scripture does not refer to any single book, but comprises a number of books written at different times and by different writers working under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Hence the question, how could such a collection be made, and how was it made in point of fact?" New Advent encyclopedia The histories and mysteries of religious life and traditions are thoroughly explored in this accessible illustrated coffee-table book. Bountifully ornamented with colored images and graphics that enhance every chapter, and almost every page, reflecting an encyclopedic elegance and style. Organized into ten commonly shared comparative chapters; that take the reader from the Supreme Being, to the Self, through Spiritual Path, knowledge & Wisdom, The Good Life, Love & Service, Devotion & worship, fate and Free will, to Death, and ultimately the Sage. Having a graceful layout, and an impressive presentation, beautiful rendering accompany the reader all the way, starting with an Introduction that reviews the expected book themes; starting with scripture and its role in human search for meaning, like a wisdom instruction manual that turns the philosophical issues real and their impact more profound. The Religious Traditions: Timothy Freke has an outstanding track record for taking complex topics and reducing them to accessible and inspiring reads, as was the case in most of his previous and preceding works. The Illustrated Book of Sacred Scriptures, follows his overall vision that stood behind his 'Encyclopedia of Spirituality'. Freke's novel approach shines through, as he explores the multitudes of pathways to God. The book also explains numerous theological issues as Fate and free Will, and a variety of spiritual practices as charity, compassion, prayer, ascetism, repentance, liberation, and grace. Although the book could also be classified as one that demonstrate to readers the value of a global spiritual diversity. When all is read and analyzed, wisdom seekers would feel grateful that spirituality still thrives in so many unique but paralell traditions. One Volume Display: This dazzling coffee-table book offers a one volume display for almost all world's major religious beliefs and practices. Bahaa'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, paganism, Shamanism, Taoism, New Age gnosticism and natural spirituality. Freke, a self described standing philosopher, and a mystic focuses equally on practice and belief, relating the ways different individuals can express their religion through meditating on their sacred scriptures, with practices from Haggy (pilgrimage) and retreat, to music, and Lyrics among other paths. The book's methodology of

Oh my, what a lovely book. Freke has pulled together a collection of spiritual writings and art organized into ten chapters. Each chapter includes, side by side, various religious writings dealing with such subjects as: The Supreme Being, The Self, and Fate and Free Will. If you are on a spiritual path uniquely your own, you will love this book. If you are a member a religion or tradition which believes that it alone is the path to 'salvation' or spiritual truth, then read this with an open heart and mind. It illustrates the fallacy and limitation of dogmatism and the beauty of the spiritual truth in all.

This is a great book for anyone exploring the ever-evolving wisdom of God, Lord, or a Higher Power. This book opens the mind, as well as the heart, to the syncretism of all major world religions. It reminds the reader that all truth is of the same origin; just different generations. This book should be required of anyone who thinks that they uniquely hold the secret to God's will.