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The World Wisdom Bible: A New Testament for a Global Spirituality

by Rami M. Shapiro (Editor)

4.52 · Rating details · 27 ratings · 3 reviews

A groundbreaking spiritual conversation that invites you to step beyond the limits of any one faith into a global spirituality. Long description: The World Wisdom Bible is a global spiritual conversation about the nature of life and how best to live it. Drawing on ancient and timeless texts from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Taoism, this compendium of sacred texts juxtaposes seemingly divergent teachings to create a spiritual collage of wisdom that crosses religious boundaries, and invites the reader to step beyond the limits of any one faith into a global spirituality. Organized by themes--The Absolute, Justice, Wisdom, Compassion, Spiritual Practice, Ethical Living, and more--The World Wisdom Bible is more than an anthology of diverse teachings; it is a new scripture for those who describe themselves as spiritual independents, spiritual but not religious, and nones. Where conventional Bibles and scriptures speak to believers of one religion or another, The World Wisdom Bible speaks to seekers of every faith and none. (less)

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"In this beautiful book, Rabbi Rami invites us to step outside of ourselves to taste the truth as understood by the great religious traditions."―Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, author of Splendor of Creation, and founder of Shomrei Adamah, Keepers of the Earth

"This book is a treasure. Whatever your spiritual path, The World Wisdom Bible will give you a deeper knowing of the Truth that weaves through all existence."―Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav, Director, Wisdom House Denver: A Center for Multifaith Engagement and Spiritual Inquiry

"The World Wisdom Bible is a testament of the internal pilgrimage of souls down the ages and around the globe. Here, we too can find our soul's yearnings mirrored, encouraged, and consoled. It is an invaluable reference for travelers, a companion for those on the way."―Sr. Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP, Art and Spirituality Director, Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center

"The World Wisdom Bible is a treasure whose time has come. Bless you for bringing it into being."―Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, author of Leaving Church and Holy Envy (forthcoming)

"The World Wisdom Bible touches the soul and mind of the spiritual seeker who yearns to move beyond doctrine into the grandeur of divine space."―Sister Rosemarie Greco, DW, Executive Director Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center

The World Wisdom Bible is a multicolored tapestry woven from the vibrant threads of the world’s spiritual traditions helping us to find universal meaning to guide our lives."―Ed Bastian, author of Living Fully Dying Well and InterSpiritual Meditation --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Rami Shapiro, a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions, is an award-winning storyteller, poet and essayist. He is author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice, Recovery―The Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice and The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotated & Explained (all SkyLight Paths), among other books.

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Mary

Oct 30, 2020Mary rated it it was amazing

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Rabbi Rami and his co-editors have done a magnificent job of revealing how very close we all are spiritually.

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Pam

Oct 11, 2017Pam rated it really liked it

Great reference book—

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Brian Campbell

Nov 13, 2019Brian Campbell rated it liked it

Book collects sacred text from over 50 sources including Christian, Hebrew, Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian and Taoism. It is enlightening the read so many perspectives expressing the same idea. The texts are organized by idea so that Chapter 1 shows many different perspectives on Ultimate Reality or the One that is All. Ending with wisdom themes got a little repetitive. Liked idea that wisdom is most effectively shared with kindness. Also noted Romans 12:2 and Proverbs 19:11

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Beavo63

A Must-Read

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017

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I've become familiar with the wisdom of Rabbi Shapiro from a spirituality-oriented magazine. I'm glad I purchased this book. It's extremely well put together with a great deal of potential insight for all truth seekers. There's no emphasis on any particular religion... just a presentation of the 'wisdom' underlying all the major thought systems on man's origin and meaning. Well worth the cost!

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Matthew Weiss

Belief and acceptance in one volume

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019

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Religion is based on belief and acceptance. Rami Shapiro has gathered excerpts of ancient writings for us to ponder; not to push an agenda. I applaud his talent. He has an ability to clearly present a variety of beliefs that are thousands of years old. This variety has some common elements that he enables us to see for ourselves. Try to accept his wisdom; there is too much rejection in the world today.

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Marlene Oaks

Oneness

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017

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I have always loved how at the heights and depths of spiritual understanding there is agreement across times and places and sects. At our best, we all touch the hem of the Infinite and find the same Oneness.

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Rick Petersen

Religion without dogma

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017

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I have traveled the world as an airline pilot for thirty years and am so excited to have found this inspiring bible. We need to accept all major religions as guides for learning spiritual values, compassion and love for all creation. I will be purchasing several bibles for relatives and friends. I have almost finished the book and will find it a very close companion in my journey for a richer more meaningful life.

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M. Bady

Interspiritual scripture in one place

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018

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I’ve been looking for a devotional that draws from all the worlds wisdom traditions for a very long time. I was thrilled to find this book. If you are dedicated to one religious path - then this book may not be for you. This bible is for those who expand and include all the ways God can be expressed and conceived. Thank you Rabbi Rami

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Dst

... for many years and have read many of the great original texts (in English of course)

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017

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I have been a student of spirituality for many years and have read many of the great original texts (in English of course). But this book pulled out key sections that I had missed. Context is everything and the commonalities of the great traditions is made poignantly clear and meaningful. A modern day roadmap for the spiritual traveler. The best of the best. As they themselves are aiming for: the Gideon Bible for a new age of seekers.

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Mary A. Pitts

It is spiritual in a great way. Makes me think and gives me ideas ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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This is a must read for everyone. It is spiritual in a great way. Makes me think and gives me ideas to ponder throughout my day.

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Nessa

Not as wonderful as I expected

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017

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Not as wonderful as I expected, but hoping to find good stuff here. I would have preferred a wider representation of views, too much Bible based for me.

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Shirley Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Wise Buy!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2017
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This book was exactly what I was looking for and difficult to access so delighted to find it on Amazon. Good price and arrived promptly!
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