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Deepak Chopra, whose extraordinary Enlightenment series includes the phenomenal New York Times bestsellers Buddha and Jesus, delivers the most powerful installment yet: God. In this beautiful and thought-provoking teaching novel-a Story of Revelation-one of the Western World's acknowledged master teachers of Eastern philosophy and preeminent influencers in the realm of spirituality and religion reveals the evolving nature of God. Here is truth and enlightenment for the next generation of spiritual seekers; a book Deepak Chopra's millions of fans worldwide have been waiting for.

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God: A Story of Revelation

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Deepak Chopra, whose extraordinary Enlightenment series includes the phenomenal New York Times bestsellers Buddha and Jesus, delivers the most powerful installment yet: God. In this beautiful and thought-provoking teaching novel—a Story of Revelation—one of the Western World’s acknowledged master teachers of Eastern philosophy and preeminent influencers in the realm of spirituality and religion reveals the evolving nature of God. Here is truth and enlightenment for the next generation of spiritual seekers; a book Deepak Chopra’s millions of fans worldwide have been waiting for.
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Yaaresse
I really wasn't sure whether to put this in my fiction or non-fiction shelves. Probably belongs in fiction, but....

Disclaimer: I have mixed feelings about Chopra. He often has interesting ideas that can spur the kind of late-night debates that require a good bottle of wine or two, but the whole superstar guru with the exclusive retreat and high dollar lifestyle...well, color me skeptical as to his sincerity. The guy's out to make a buck. But then, who isn't?

I picked this book up at the library, and didn't really notice the author name (in spite of the very large font). It looked intriguing. Each chapter is a fictionalized account of a figure who contributed in some way to the evolution of thinking about God (by whatever name.) The premise is that these figures were placed in some unpopular, terrifying, and even deadly positions that they never asked to be in. They were ostracized, ridiculed, persecuted, and yet they persisted in their search for connection with the Divine and to speak against the established religious sentiment of their day. The figures include Job, Socrates, St. Paul, Shakara, Rumi, Julian of Norwich, Giordano Bruno, Anne Hutchinson, Baal Shem Tov, and Rabindranath Tagore. We meet each one about the time they experience their greatest trials or the event that changed their inner lives. Of course most of this is speculation and creative license on Chopra's part, but it sets the tone for the discussion about how the concept of God has evolved throughout history because of the challenges individuals make to the established religion of their times and places. Speaking truth to power -- or maybe just speaking up to power -- usually lands the speaker in a lot of hot water.

It's a worthwhile read, and likely one of Chopra's least self-promoting efforts. 
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Steven Howard
Oct 21, 2012rated it really liked it
A book that makes you stop and think, read some more, than stop and think some more.

Deepak uses 10 historical figures to trace how the thinking of God has changed through the years. Naturally these stories are used to support his theory of consciousness.

Chopra is one of the few writers who seems to truly understand both Eastern and Western philosophies and teachings, as well as the key fundamentals and foundations of the world's major religions. And he pulls these all together in an excellent summary of man's never-ending quest to try and understand God and the universe.

It's a book I'll soon read again, only this time more slowly and deliberately.
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S.Ach
Nov 25, 2013rated it really liked it
I can't understand all of Deepak Chopra's tweets.

But, being regarded as modern master of eastern philosophy and the link between science and religion, Deepak Chopra can't be ignored.
Hence, I picked up this book - a first for me from the author.

The book tries to interpret God with the help of 10 much revered historical figures and their iconoclastic stand that withstood time. The tales were wonderfully woven to keep the reader glued. The concluding summaries or 'revealing the vision' as the author calls it of each of these figures and their ideas are also enriching.

Though acquainted, I was unaware of most of the tales of these figures.
"Job ('I'm the lord thy God')
Socrates ('Know thyself')
St. Paul ('I'm the light of the world')
Shankara('Life is a dream')
Rumi ('Come with me, my beloved')
Julian of Norwich ('all shall be well')
Giordano Bruno ('Everything is Light')
Anne Hutchinson ('Spirit is perfect in every believer')
Baal Shem Tov ('To Live is to Serve God')
Rabindranath Tagore ('I'm the endless mystery')"

I loved the tales and conversations of Socrates, Shankara, Rumi, Bruno and Tagore. I'd like to read more about them.

This is undoubtedly a gem of a book for anyone who is in the path of discovering God, to get a glimpse of historical evolution of the concept of God.

But yes, I, still, can't understand all of Deepak Chopra's tweets.
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Paula Soares
May 04, 2014rated it really liked it
Shelves: would-recommend
I bought the book on impulse and then took a long time to read it, because I thought it would be an arrogant explanation on God... Then I finally started reading and had an initial bad feeling that the author was fantasizing too much on the historical figures... But as I continued I was really drawn into the contemplations and interpretations he made. It is a really soft and delicate book to read, makes you think more deeply about God and spirituality. Besides, Deepak Chopra has a talent to share his visions and teachings without sounding patronizing, but keeping a simple style which yet is very touching. Highly recommendable. (less)
Joey
Apr 20, 2013rated it it was ok
While I love reading his work, these stories where you put yourself in the place of people from the Bible are very hard for me to read. Some of it is because some of the stories I have heard so many times, I don't want to hear again, especially depressing ones like Job. Other times I cannot fathom putting myself into the place of a disciple or saint, it seems almost like blasphemy to imagine. (less)
Marsha
Oct 23, 2012rated it it was amazing
I hope I remember to read this book again when I am older and wiser. I know i could not digest it all, even though I read it slowly. If I understood correctly, God is loving consciousness and we can connect through meditation. If I didn't understand correctly, this was an interesting introduction to sages and mystics throughout history. (less)
Andrea Fahrner-walker
Aug 14, 2013rated it it was amazing
Get to the epilogue. The 10 people and the stories beforehand connect humanity and their reason for God. It's the history.
Deepak's epilogue describes our connection to the divine and how we have all chosen to seek it differently and why that is. Why we need to find God or why there is always that question.
Finally something that makes sense to me. 
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David
Nov 23, 2012rated it liked it
Interesting book, but didn't quite understand it completely. Some of the stories were hard to follow. The author is well versed in Eastern philosphies (less)
Bev
Oct 31, 2013rated it liked it
I really enjoy Deepak's writings, but I struggled connecting with this book on the same level as the past books I've read-not sure why. (less)
Shirley Yant
Apr 08, 2016rated it really liked it
Pretty deep reading but persevered.
Samer Bou Karroum
The writer appears knowledgeable about the subject. I like the style of the book, starting with a small story and then the writer's opinion/ thoughts.

You should have prior knowledge of the characters before reading.

I like the writer's thoughts after each story.

BUT
I hate, really hate how the writer decided to come up with stories instead of citing real stories that happened with the characters.
I hate how he assumes stuff.
If you are reading about these characters for the first time, DON'T rea
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Haley
Aug 13, 2020rated it it was ok
DNF. Each chapter is a fictionalized account of a person who claimed to speak to god or be enlightened at some point in history, featuring Rumi, Paul, Anne Hutchinson. The second half of each chapter is Chopra's analysis of his account of what happened. Aside from it being entirely asinine to analyze historical fiction for any reason other than entertainment, this book did not make great leaps on the nature of god, for me personally. The concept of god having may faces and each religion working with a different face is nothing new, and each chapter brings less history to the table than I did in a sophomore-level history class. Therefore both aspects of this book underperform, and it quickly becomes too borning to suffer through. (less)
Fadillah
Nov 24, 2017rated it really liked it
This is truly amazing read. It brought different contemplation and interpretation one could have in their belief and faith. God himself is different in everybody's mind is what i can sum it up from the book. Deepak has this peculiar way of attracting people to join him in the tale of finding God especially via perspective of the historical figures featured in the book. I never heard some of the names featured here in the book but I'm glad i know now after i finished this book. (less)
Terry
Nov 19, 2021rated it it was amazing
Stories of 10 'seekers' of the spiritual from Socrates to Tagore, about 1/2 of whom I had previously heard about.

Interesting stories, obviously many are fictional, but seem to follow what we know about the persons. Includes folks from Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Islam and other traditions.

You may not agree with all of them (or Chopra's musings on their lives) but it will give you something to ponder.

Highly recommended.
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IRONBLEWIS
Jun 23, 2018rated it it was amazing
Mr. Chopra shows some examples of the many different angles from which God works. He uses different enlightened people, from different religions and different parts of the world to give you a more broad perspective of God. This was a very good read, and I'd recommend it to anyone who feels spiritually closed minded, and is ready to be opened to a whole new light! (less)
Meg
Jul 16, 2018rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
I am giving this 5 stars because it is very well written, even scholarly. The scholarly part is what got me--most of the writing in this book went way over my head. Maybe I need to reread all or parts of it, especially Socrates. Or, maybe I am just too simple-minded to understand it. (I barely passed my college philosophy class!) Anyway, well done, Deepak Chopra.
Christa Pelc
Jan 13, 2020rated it really liked it
It's very hard to write a fictionalized account of parables and Bible stories that most people have grown up hearing one way. I appreciated Mr. Chopra's care in preserving the beauty of the original texts, in breathing his own characters to life, and in giving us new insight into these beautiful stories. (less)
Jason
Feb 04, 2018rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Enjoyed the format of the book, with different historical figures through history. Deepak Chopra does a nice job of weaving common threads to connect these people from different time periods. Enjoyed it very much!
Albara
Jul 03, 2018rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
A lovely journey towards God

It was really a lovely journey to discover the path to God, to re-establish the connection to God that was lost. The book includes 10 stories of visionaries who strived to find God.
Aleta
Jan 30, 2019rated it it was amazing
Shelves: spiritual
Loved this. Multiple stories of searching for divinity and God that spans many time periods and many different types of religion/spirituality. Each story was followed by a break-down of what the story meant and why it was important.
Jackie St Hilaire
Jul 26, 2017rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Interesting stories from prophets, sages and saints throughout the ages who have enlightened the way.
Read by the author Deepak Chopra giving us a more realistic understanding of the stories.
Mariah
Jul 28, 2017rated it liked it
Fascinating & intriguing. A look at how our view of God has evolved through the interpretation & experiences of different religious leaders, both Christian and non-Christian.
Ahmed Al-Emadi
Not all the stories were equally interesting or well narrated. The last story, on Rabindranath Tagore and the epilogue were particularly beautiful.
Katherine E Stewart
Enlightenment!

I have been given much food for thought in this book, and planty of reason for hope. Thank you Deepak Chopra!
Terri Kozlowski
Apr 22, 2019rated it really liked it
Great look of how God evolved through mankind's development. ...more
Katherine Thompson
May 21, 2019rated it it was amazing
A must read if you are into spirituality and want to find common ground between religions.
Pro Mukherjee
Mar 16, 2020rated it liked it
Shelves: 2020
Liked the epilogue - integrated varying themes from the book in a different way.
Abel Kebasso
Chopra writes fictionalized accounts of 10 mystics who through the ages have helped us get closer to the Divine. An interesting write.
Louise
Dec 25, 2021rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Food for thought for sure! I would recommend reading instead of listening to this to give yourself time to digest ideas. Heavy book.
Jean-Michel Desire
Oct 16, 2017rated it it was amazing
Shelves: spirituality
Simply fascinating. I can in all honesty say that Deepak found an incredibly direct and logical way to make me appreciate 'God' in ways I could not even think of otherwise. (less)

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"Deepak Chopra has successfully blended ancient Vedanta Philosophy with his unique perspective on modern science to provide a vast audience with solutions that meet many needs for our modern age."--Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions

"Spiritual traditions manifest themselves most clearly in the living human beings who embody them. In this highly readable volume Deepak Chopra has told the engaging stories of a dozen of these exemplary figures. The result is both inspiring and richly enjoyable."--Harvey Cox, author of The Future of Faith

"Through his compelling fictionalization, Deepak Chopra offers an intriguing exposition of the evolution of human theological thought. He should have called the book 'A Brief History of God'!"--Leonard Mlodinow, co-author (with Stephen Hawking) of The Grand Design and A Briefer History of Time

Blending fictional accounts of ten extraordinary people in history he respects with commentary on their lives and works, Chopra has created a medium for us to ponder the evolution of God.--Spirituality and Practice

Deepak Chopra, the spiritual sage, has exhibited immense ambition...His attempt to explain God makes my bones shiver. His success in defining that life-long mystery brings tears to my eyes and humbles me in gratitude. He has probed through the ages in order to write a book for the ages.--Maya Angelou

"The line is usually drawn from God to revelation but by drawing it from revelation to God in this astonishing book, Deepak achieves two startling results."--Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion, McGill University
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In Deepak Chopra's groundbreaking and imaginative new work, a unique blend of storytelling and teaching, the New York Times bestselling author explores the evolution of God. By capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are touched by a divine power, Chopra brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing universal lessons about the true nature of God.

About the Author
Deepak Chopra is the founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California, and is acknowledged as one of the master teachers of Eastern philosophy in the Western world. He has written more than fifty-five books and has been a bestselling author for decades, with over a dozen titles on the New York Times bestseller lists, including Buddha and Jesus .
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Religious US; Reprint edition (5 November 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062020692
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062020697
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.49 x 1.65 x 20.32 cm
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DEEPAK CHOPRA™ MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Dr. Chopra is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and hosts the podcast Daily Breath.The World Post and The Huffington Post global internet survey ranked “Chopra #17 influential thinker in the world and #1 in Medicine.”

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tamith butler
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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It was beautiful...total Chopra...can't wait to read more!
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Achuta Kumar
3.0 out of 5 stars Concept Of GOD
Reviewed in India on 23 November 2013
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One of the best books from Deepak Chopra.However I feel his story telling is not as elegant as his writings on consciousness.Concept of GOD through the ages couldn't have been presented better.A must read for all Deepak"s fans.
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Chela
5.0 out of 5 stars test the soul hypothesis for yourself
Reviewed in the United States on 1 June 2018
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I heard Deepak Chopra speak to a large audience in San Francisco years ago. The large hall was filled to overflowing and the excitement and vibration in the room was very high. He has a loyal following as a mind-body healer. I listened to the audio book first and had to get the book in order to fully understand Chopra's spoken words. His tone is flat like a drone and some words were not yet in my vocabulary. I looked up quite a few definitions and Wikipedia entries. This is the first and only book by Deepak Chopra that I have read. I am favorably impressed with his creative writing ability. This book is a history of God-consciousness, starting with Job (biblical times), Socrates (470 BCE), St. Paul (4 BCE), and then Shankara (700 AD), Rumi (1207), Julian of Norwich (1342), Giordano Bruno (1548), Anne Hutchinson (1591), Baal Shem Tov (1700), and concluding with Rabindranath Tagore (1861). Each biography concludes with Chopra's commentary on the historical evolution of God-consciousness revealed by each individual's vision of God. The Epilogue is a contemplation on post-modern God-consciousness, concluding that the age of faith is over, and in a fact-based world, we must seek direct experience of God to verify that God truly exists. Fortunately, brain research and neuroscience make maps to tell which areas of the cortex light up when a person feels compassion, has a holy vision, or prays. "You are the light of the world" now has a literal meaning. Looking back at the visionaries in this book, they followed four paths to God: the path of devotion, the path of understanding, the path of service, and/or the path of meditation. On the path of meditation, you open your mind to higher consciousness as your very essence. Living proof of God is in the divine messages that occur within the field of consciousness - the feedback loop within the body cells - the "soul hypothesis" within the long tradition of the inner journey. The conversation in 1930 between Einstein and Tagore was new to me. Much appreciated. Inspiring. Informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars God: 10 Stories of Revelation by Deepak Chopra
Reviewed in the United States on 19 December 2012
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This is an excellent read; Deepak Chopra makes comprehensible what is sometimes difficult to interpret. For example, the book of Job has always irked me, but he gives a very good rendition of this biblical story and brings some clarity to it. At the end of each chapter, Deepak brings more information to the reader in "Revealing the Vision," and all of these are very helpful. Along with the story of Job, he writes about Socrates, St Paul, Julian of Norwich, Baal Shem Tov, and 5 others. All 10 chapters are enlightening and inspiring, and each story shows how thought is progressing and transforming our beliefs.
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Norman E. Streeter
4.0 out of 5 stars A departure from his usual style of writing.
Reviewed in the United States on 29 January 2013
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I think the title is a bit misleading. It has more to do with how humankind has perceived God and dealt with their own down through the ages. It is also a historical indictment of the early church for their early grabs for power and absolute authority over those they were to serve. Rather than one long essay, it is a series of short stories done in an historical fiction style. I found it to be refreshing.
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AlBara Khalifa
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely journey towards God
Reviewed in the United States on 4 July 2018
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It was really a lovely journey to discover the path to God, to re-establish the connection to God that was lost. The book includes 10 stories of visionaries who strived to find God.
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