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The Wisdom of Sundays features insightful selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah Winfrey and some of today's most admired thought leaders.

This program features interviews with 

Michael Bernard Beckwith, 

Jon Kabat-Zinn, 

Caroline Myss, 

Daniel Pink, 

Michael Singer, 

Bryan Stevenson, 

Eckhart Tolle, 

Iyanla Vanzant, 

Elie Wiesel & Gary Zukav. 

Chapter Introductions are read by Oprah Winfrey

Visionaries like Gary Zukav and John Kabat-Zinn share their lessons in finding purpose through intention and mindfulness. World-renowned teachers like Eckhart Tolle and Michael Singer explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Bryan Stevenson and Caroline Myss explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality.

Organised into ten chapters - each one representing a powerful step in Oprah's own spiritual journey and introduced with an intimate personal essay written and read by Oprah herself - these are the moments of inspiration that have enlightened millions on the three-time Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday collected in The Wisdom of Sundays, a cherishable, deeply affecting audiobook.

Oprah Winfrey says, "If you want to be more fully present and live with a wide-open heart, this is where your journey begins."

This unique audiobook, adapted from the print edition, includes a complete conversation between Oprah and a leading visionary on each chapter's topic, and Oprah Winfrey reads the original essay she wrote to introduce each chapter.

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5.0 out of 5 starsFABULOUS BOOK - INCONSISTENT QUALITY IN WHAT IS BEING SHIPPED
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There seem to be two different versions of this book shipping, though they are both First Edition and have the same ISBN #. They have exactly the same content, but one book is luxurious with a linen cover, thick paper, incredible colors and is a gorgeous book. My son sent me that one as a birthday gift (through Amazon) and I fell in love with it, so ordered another copy as a gift for a friend, using the same link. I was SO disappointed when it arrived. That book is HALF the thickness of the one I first received, the paper is thin and of poor quality and the cover is not linen, but a textured paper. Other reviews have mentioned the same thing so I know I'm not alone. (see photo) I'm returning that book and might suggest you purchase this at a local bookstore where you can check the quality of the book before buying it. There is THAT much difference.

Having said that, it's a lovely book to absorb, one reading at a time, which is why I give it 5 Stars. I read one insight each night and spend time in thought about the perspective. I absolutely adore this book.


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Whether by God or by Nature, the Answer Lies Within You
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I am smiling with sweet, quiet contentment as I write this review because I can hardly contain how much I adore the book. I heard about 'The Wisdom of Sundays' on an episode of Ellen and after Oprah described it, I immediately pre-ordered a copy. It arrived earlier today and I poured myself a glass of wine and sank languidly into my couch to start reading.

'The Wisdom of Sundays' is a collection of insights, anecdotes, and sage advice from a mixture of personalities whom Oprah has interviewed on her show, Super Soul Sunday. In these interviews, she recalls moments when these renowned thought-leaders and visionaries expressed deep, compelling acuity on how they stay inspired by looking inward, in order to continue in their journey of truthful discernment.

The book is 8.25" X 6.75" and is bound cover to cover in a rough, but beautiful khaki denim cloth. In a surprising sensory delight, the book also emits a sweet, antique smell that has hints of clean, fresh cut wood mixed with vanilla. I am not sure if this was intentional by the publisher and Oprah, but it was a delightful surprise to my nose when I removed the book from the packaging, and each time I turned the page. Planted within gorgeous, vibrant photography that showcase images of nature and the great outdoors, the anecdotes and insights are offered in a calm conversational tone and style.

From what I've discerned thus far, an essential point of the book is that there are many avenues we each can go about finding inner peace in order to awaken our individual spirit. The human experience is as unique as there are people on earth. Even with this multitudinous collection of people and experiences, there are fundamental and philosophical basics that are universal and applicable to all human life; basics that we can all gain lifelong lessons from.

These basics are what this book shares with us. 

• No matter your journey or how you go about brightening or enlightening your human experience, always look within and start with yourself. 
• Open your mind, display your heart, nourish your soul, and appreciate the beauty and simplicity of ordinary things. 
• The book highlights that our potential for greatness is vast and that we can succeed by harnessing these spiritual lessons.

• As wondrous and magical as life can be, truth is, it gets cloudy. With discord, setbacks, and heartache, we get thrown off course, loosing our sense of belonging, our identity, and our hope. 

As a child christened in the Anglican Communion, and an adult who has maintained her Anglican faith, I often find comfort and solace in 'The Book of Common Prayer' and in the Bible, whenever I need guidance. Still, there are times when hearing the voices of others, of people I admire and trust, also gives me a boost. It is comforting to listen and hear how others attain their internal peace, maintain their balance, invigorate their passions, and reawaken their energy. This book is a wonderful example of all that.
After reading the first chapter alone, titled "Awakening," I feel warm and at home, as if an old friend just visited and gave me a hug while smiling brightly. I cannot wait to finish the rest of it. Needless to say, I highly recommend it, be you aged 10 or 100 and for all in between.


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5.0 out of 5 starsA Beautiful and Insightful Curation of Timeless Perspectives
BySteve Don October 17, 2017
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My intention in reading Oprah’s newest is to further open my mind, and learn more about what is timeless.

So...thank you, insomnia. For I have skimmed through the book and deeply read the first chapter. This beautifully arranged and sequenced curation of philosophies and insights, organized by theme, is like sitting down to a roundtable with some of our best thinkers and feelers. And I’m grateful for the invitation.

It took me about ten minutes to get my first A-HA...that soul is spirit. What I am also finding interesting is how folks from different walks of life, from Rob Bell to Michael Singer to Deepak Chopra, offer unique perspectives while being so aligned.

Because I’m a DIRECTV Now subscriber and OWN TV doesn’t authenticate with that service, I don’t have unbridled access to every episode of SSS. Now, for cord cutters and whatever the hell I am, we get more of a glimpse into our potential for an expanded and more open perspective...and dare I say a bit more inner peace for ourselves and compassion for others.

Well done, Team Oprah!

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5.0 out of 5 starsA KEEPSAKE TO TREASURE -- Encourages my spirit, challenges my mind.
ByRob NatiukTOP 100 REVIEWERon October 20, 2017
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At first, I was unsure about this book's value. I feared that like so many new-age and self-help books I’ve read over the years, this one would be filled with high-sounding but not totally true-to-life advice.

That fear vanished after reading just the first chapter. Sure, later there were some bits that didn’t appeal to my down-to-earth farmer philosophy. But those were few. Overall, this book achieved Oprah’s goal: “If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to.”

First, I appreciate that Oprah Winfred organized this book from her 200-PLUS HOURS OF INTERVIEWS. She combined the best nuggets from these teachers with many beautiful and meditative photos from near her home in Santa Barbara, California. Together words and photos work beautifully to widen my perceptions.

What impressed me is Oprah’s early life story. She does not come from an ivory castle or guru-mountaintop. Rather, she was born into poverty to a young single mother in rural Mississippi. Then she was raised in a Milwaukee inner city slum. She survived very tough teen years and gradually rose to media fame – very inspiring. That kind of life gives credibility to the 80 thought-leaders she chose to interview for her TV shows and this book. Just a few examples --

-- Authors such as Dr. Maya Angelou and best-selling novelist Sue Monk Kidd.
-- Athletes and coaches who learned how to achieve high goals in spite of great struggles.
-- Christian pastor-writers such as Benedictine sister and prolific author Joan Chittister, Pastor John Gray, Bishop T. D. Jakes, Joel Osteen, renowned singer and pastor Wintley Phipps.
-- We have a fair balance with thinkers in other faiths, such as Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and Sufi teacher Llewellyn Vaughn-Lee,
-- Actors and musicians such as India Arie and Tracy Morgan; leading pacesetters from many fields including the armed services, business, public service.
-- The youngest contributor is Malala Yousafzai, author of “I Am Malala.” Remember her as the schoolgirl in Pakistan, shot in the head by extremists. Now recovered, she spends and risks her life promoting more education for young Muslim children, especially girls.

Like me you might find yourself immersed for hours in spiritual and mental stimulation. You might question some points, but that could strengthen and expand your own beliefs.

I’ve found this book to be an excellent RESOURCE FOR MY LIFE! I think you will too. .

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I ordered 3 of these books and the quality between them is vastly different. I am returning the 3rd one as it is not suitable for a gift. The pages are very thin and even wavy. The cover is also not as nice. There is a full 1/2 inch difference in the thickness between 2 of the books. The print is even harder to read. This is one case where you'll want to go to a brick and mortar to see the quality.


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3.0 out of 5 starsI listen to the podcasts and really like them so I ordered myself a copy along with ...
ByRon Stillon December 17, 2017
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I listen to the podcasts and really like them so I ordered myself a copy along with a copy for Christmas for my 70 year old mom and 71 year old aunt. Well, I had a difficult time reading many of the interviews as the font is TINY. There was too much attention paid to the images of her Santa Barbara ranch than the readability factor. Some interviews were in normal font but many were so small as if the editor was trying to auto fit it onto only 2 pages. Very disappointed.

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2.0 out of 5 starsTiny print too difficult to read
ByCheryl Cuttineauon November 8, 2017
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I love Oprah, I love Super Soul Sunday, and I was so excited when I heard about this book. Coming from Oprah Winfrey, I expected a top quality product. Everything from the book cover, the artwork and the content selection is superb.
Unfortunately, Even with reading glasses I found the tiny print so difficult to read that I quickly developed a headache from eye strain. I am the same age as Ms. Winfrey and have the same vision issues that come with age. I love to read, I became a high school English teacher to share my love of reading, but the publisher decision to use tiny print with 3/4 of the page empty makes this book a huge disappointment. I will be donating the book to the library and wait for a 2nd edition that uses larger print.

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2.0 out of 5 starsSome poor quality copies being shipped
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The content is great, I’d give it 5 stars for what it is, which is a great collection of short inspirational ideas. However, as others have mentioned, the physical book itself is either great, or very disappointing. I bought a copy back in November as a gift, and it was gorgeous: beautifully bound, thick, glossy paper which really allowed the photographs to pop, absolutely stunning. So... when I realized I needed another gift for someone else, I reordered. The second copy I received is not at all the same. Content is the same, but the paper is thin, matte, the book itself is probably half as thick due to the cheaper paper. The cover was especially disappointing, with the corners slightly bent, noticeably crooked label, and a generally shelfworn look. Unfortunately, I didn’t actually open the package till the day before I needed to give the gift, or I would’ve returned it. If I’d had any clue there were two different quality books shipping, I would’ve opened it to make sure I’d actually received the very nice book I expected. The recipient, of course, didn’t know that she should’ve received a much nicer gift, so okay. But NOT what I expect from Amazon. I re-ordered from the same exact product shown in my order history, so not like I was trying to save money by ordering a knock-off. Really disappointing.

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5.0 out of 5 starsOprah brings new Light to a world that desperately needs it!
ByPatrickon November 3, 2017
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If your into personal growth, Spritual insights, and a quality product we have come to know with anything associated with Oprah, your going to LOVE what she has put together. I bought the CD's to listen to on my way to work, I found the conversations she has with the various guests inspiring as she actually has clips from SuperSoul Sunday conversations. But I feel the need for the book now, to reflect in quite when something challenges my thoughts and shifts my preceptions in a new direction. It would make a wonderful gift- if the person does not own it already.

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Einstein and Religion: Physics and Theology (1999) is a book on the religious views of Nobel prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein by Max Jammer, published by Princeton University Press.[1][2]


Contents
1Contents
2The introduction
3Chapter one
4Chapter two
5Chapter three
6Notes
7References
8External links
Contents[edit]

The book includes acknowledgments, an introduction, three chapters, an appendix, and an index. Chapter one is "Einstein's Religiosity and the Role of Religion in His Private Life". Chapter two is named "Einstein's Philosophy of Religion", and chapter three is "Einstein's Physics and Theology".
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Jammer explains that no biographers have written about the important role of "religious sentiments and theological reflections" in Einstein's life, apart from "occasional references to his early religiosity." [3]Jammer goes on to show that Einstein's scientific work and some of his more personal views have been welcomed by devout, orthodox theologians in all three of the great monotheistic religions: Islam,[4][5]Christianity,[6] and Judaism.[7] Jammer notes that "extensive use" of "quotations from [sources]" will be used to prevent his own personal biases from creeping into the book. Jammer also notes that although chapter three reflects the opinions of "prominent theologians and scientists," Einstein himself may well have rejected all arguments based upon them. The introduction extends from pages 3 to 11.
Chapter one[edit]

Chapter one of the book begins by quoting and comparing three biographical accounts—Einstein's own, that of Maja Winterler-Einstein, and that of Alexander Moszkowski—of Einstein's early religiosity. By all accounts, for three years young Einstein attended a Roman Catholic elementary school. Next, the chapter explores the evidence of whether Einstein's indifference to religious affiliations his refusal to be bar mitzvahed or his first marriage to Mileva Maric, a member of the Greek Orthodox Church) is symptomatic of a defiance to authority—others claim this to be not only so but also a necessary prerequisite to his scientific achievements.[8][9] Whatever "'hidden complexities'" or "'groping constructive attempts'" might have been necessary for Einstein's watershed physical theories, Jammer concludes that such matters could not have been sociological or political as claimed by Feuer, but could have only involved Einstein's philosophy of religion.[10]David Hilbert's statement "'Do you know why Einstein said the most original and profound things about space and time that have been said in our generation? Because he had learned nothing about all the philosophy and mathematics of time and space." contradicts several of Einstein's own statements regarding the influence of the empiricism of David Hume and Ernst Mach upon his early work in relativity. Jammer suggests this statement is even more improbable given that Einstein is reported to have read Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, which must have been when he was a teenager.[11] By 1920, Jammer states that Baruch Spinoza had become Einstein's most admired philosopher.[12]
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Jump up^ Donald A. Crosby (June 2001), "Einstein and Religion: Physics and Theology by Max Jammer", Isis, The University of Chicago Press, 92 (2): 421–422, doi:10.1086/385255
Jump up^ This is an English translation of the original German text by Max Jammer titled Einstein und die Religion, published in 1995 by Universitatsverlag Konstanz. The book was also translated into Hebrew and co-published in 2007 by Bar-Ilan University Press and Yediot Aharonot.
Jump up^ Einstein and Religion, Max Jammer, 1999, p. 4.
Jump up^ (here Max Jammer references) Unknown Facts about the Universe, Subhi Raghib, Syria: Homes, 1927
Jump up^ (here Max Jammer references) Einstein al-Mafhoum, Mahmoud Abbas al-Aqqad, Al-Muqtataf 75, 1929
Jump up^ (here Max Jammer references) Scottish Academic Press series "Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge"
Jump up^ (here Max Jammer references) Rabi Kook to Einstein, 4 February 1923 (p. 150 of Kook Institute, Jerusalem, 1984).
Jump up^ (here Max Jammer references) Albert Einstein—Creator and Rebel, B. Hoffmann, 1972, Viking Press
Jump up^ (here Max Jammer references) Einstein and the Generations of Science, L.S. Feuer, 1974, Basic Books
Jump up^ Einstein and Religion, Max Jammer, 1999, p. 38.
Jump up^ Einstein and Religion, Max Jammer, 1999, p. 40-42
Jump up^ Einstein and Religion, Max Jammer, 1999, p. 43-63
References[edit]
Playing dice with Einstein: Essay review of Einstein and Religion, Michael D. Gordin (Society of Fellows, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA), Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics volume 33 year 2002 pp. 95–100.
Einstein and Religion, Book Reviews, Gerald Holton, Philosophy of Science. Vol. 67, No. 3, (Sep., 2000), pp. 530–533.
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The philosophy of religion and the quest for spiritual truth preoccupied Albert Einstein--so much that it has been said "one might suspect he was a disguised theologian." Nevertheless, the literature on the life and work of Einstein, extensive as it is, does not provide an adequate account of his religious conception and sentiments. Only fragmentarily known, Einstein's ideas about religion have been often distorted both by atheists and by religious groups eager to claim him as one of their own. But what exactly was Einstein's religious credo? In this fascinating book, the distinguished physicist and philosopher Max Jammer offers an unbiased and well-documented answer to this question.

The book begins with a discussion of Einstein's childhood religious education and the religious atmosphere--or its absence--among his family and friends. It then reconstructs, step by step, the intellectual development that led Einstein to the conceptions of a cosmic religion and an impersonal God, akin to "the God of Spinoza." Jammer explores Einstein's writings and lectures on religion and its role in society, and how far they have been accepted by the general public and by professional theologians like Paul Tillich or Frederick Ferré. He also analyzes the precise meaning of Einstein's famous dictum "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind," and why this statement can serve as an epitome of Einstein's philosophy of religion.

The last chapter deals with the controversial question of whether Einstein's scientific work, and in particular his theory of relativity, has theologically significant implications, a problem important for those who are interested in the relation between science and religion. Both thought-provoking and engaging, this book aims to introduce readers, without proselytizing, to Einstein's religion.


Max Jammer is Professor of Physics Emeritus and former Rector at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He is the author of a number of treatises on the foundations of physics, including Concepts of Space, which contains a preface by Albert Einstein, and The Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics, which was read in draft by Paul Dirac and Werner Heisenberg. For his publications, most of which have been translated into several languages, Jammer has received numerous awards, among them the prestigious Monograph Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In writing Einstein and Religion, Jammer used as his sources the Einstein Archive at the National and University Library in Jerusalem and the library of the Union Theological Seminary in New York.


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It is surprising that so little scholarly attention has been paid to [Einstein's] religious views. . . . This is a compelling, long overdue treatment of a neglected topic. (Publishers Weekly)

A valuable resource.---George L. Murphy, American Scientist

Jammer's fascinating and scholarly account of Einstein's personal attitude toward religion explores the emergence of his 'cosmic religion'. . . (Choice)

Jammer is an excellent guide to the religious impact of Einstein's life and thought.---Greg Peterson, Christian Century

A superb three-part survey that deals with the role of religion in Einstein's personal life; his philosophy of religion; and finally the effect of his physics on theology, the most brilliantly entertaining section of Jammer's book.---Meir Ronnen, The Jerusalem Post

Max Jammer illuminates Einstein's enigmatic relationship to religion with a clarity and detail that no previous study can equal. . . . Mr. Jammer's readable study should long remain an indispensable reference.---John F. Haught, The Washington Times

Jammer . . . shed[s] light on Einstein's often ambiguous views of religion, beginning with his early religious training and following his evolution to the idea of an impersonal God. [He] takes pains to clarify widespread misinterpretations of Einstein's spiritual views.---Leigh Fenly, San Diego Union-Tribune

I can strongly recommend this beautifully written and accessible book.---Andrew Pinsent, Physics World

One emerges from this scholarly and readable book with a new appreciation of the uniqueness of Einstein's spirit.---Gerald Holton, Philosophy of Science
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"No other work offers as broad an account of Einstein's views on the relationship between science and religion or brings together all of the different facets of the topic in one short, easily accessible account. Einstein and Religion also offers a badly needed critique of some of the many misinterpretations and misuses of Einstein's views. Professor Jammer is a noted scholar, science historian, and philosopher with the credentials to write authoritatively on this subject."--David Cassidy, author of Uncertainty: The Life and Science of Werner Heisenberg

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Roger A. Hackney
4.0 out of 5 starsGood book depending on what you are after.December 27, 2014
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Average Rating from me. This book is basically broken down into 3 parts. Part1 paints a picture of what Einstein's childhood upbringing was like and the "religious" factors (as well as schooling, towns lived in, etc.) that may have influenced his beliefs. I found it very interesting and would rate that part a 5 star. Part 2 is specifically about Einstein's very own thoughts on religion based on what little he wrote directly about the matter. I only gave this part 4 stars because the author took the liberty to expound upon what little was actually recorded and I think added a little too much of his own thoughts about what Einstein was meaning. Part 3 is actually described as for people who understand Physics (as in educated in it, of which I am not) and is very technical. I only gave this a 3 star because it really added no value to me. Thus we end with an average of 4 stars.

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4.0 out of 5 starsEinstein and ReligionMay 22, 2001
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I bought this book because the title intrigued me. Like so many people, I had assumed Einstein had been an atheist. I have to admit to little previous knowledge of the man beyond his theory of relativity and a few charming stories about his eccentricities, many probably apocryphal. This book certainly provided a nice introduction to the man as human being, intellectual, and philosopher.
One of the most impressive facets of Einstein's life made obvious in Professor Jammer's work was the impact the physicist's pronouncements, even on subjects outside of his professional expertise, had upon the public in general. It was apparent from some of his personal correspondence and from news articles in response to his papers on science and religion that the general public held the man in considerable esteem. There seemed an almost awed reverence for his intellect to the extent that his personal position on a topic as emotional and as arbitrarily individual as religion could assume an almost scientific finality, eliciting the commendations of those who agreed and an almost knee jerk response from those who disagreed. Few remained without an opinion. So potent were Einstein's mere personal, albeit well schooled, philosophical opinions that they could elicit outright attack from those who felt their cherished beliefs were under siege. A theologian as eminent as Dr. Fulton Sheen (later Bishop Sheen) attacked his position on the existence of a personal god as the "sheerest kind of stupidity and nonsense." While a private individual wrote to him suggesting he "take your crazy, fallacious theory of evolution [sic] and go back to Germany where you came from, or stop trying to break down the faith of a people who gave you a welcome...."
It becomes evident when one reads some of Jammer's biographical material on Einstein that the man's impact on the people of his day lay in his character. His honesty, simplicity, and wit, for example, lent him an approachability and charm. His intellectual independence and courage in the face of the opinions of others made him both worthy of admiration and a formidable adversary, almost impervious to criticism. (When one of the propositions arising from his theory was proven correct by experimental results, he was asked what he would have said it hadn't been. His reply was that he would feel sorry for God, because the theory was correct.)
Professor Jammer seems never to tire of repeating Einstein's dictum, "Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind," as though it could somehow make Einstein's position on the subject clearer for the reader. However, much of his supporting documentation, while interesting, leaves one with a nagging feeling that one is no closer to Einstein's sense of religion than one started. In fact one is left with the sense that for Einstein the mere sense of awe over the majesty of the universe and its workings was all the "religion" he needed. He required no formal institutions, no religious acts other than being true to his intellectual curiosity, had no missionary zeal to convert others to his position, and was without a personal need for immortality. If he was asked about the subject of religion he responded with customary honesty; if his response made the asker uncomfortable, that was their problem.
Probably the most interesting part of the book is the final chapter. Here, the subject of Einstein on religion is transposed to religion on Einstein (or at least on his theory of relativity.) Jammer's final chapter deals with some of the more amazing attempts by physicists and theologians to elucidate the existence and character of God by means of physics, in particular by means of the theory of relativity. It certainly casts in high relief the impact of the man on modern day religious thought.
The last chapter also contains philosophical and theological outgrowths of the theory of quantum physics and some of its more esoteric premises. It also looks at the theological implications of the Big Bang theory of cosmology, and mentions the books comparing Eastern religion and quantum theory that were so popular in the late 70s and early 80s (The Tao of Physics and The Dancing Wu-Li Masters among them). As a mental exercise, Jammer tries to analyze what Einstein might have thought about each of these concepts, and generally believes he would have cast a resounding "NO" vote.
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5.0 out of 5 starsNot an easy read, but definitely doable for all audiences whom ...August 15, 2017
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Not an easy read, but definitely doable for all audiences whom have received their secondary education if one tries hard enough. To myself, a physics major, it was definitely thought provoking and life altering. Grasping the physical concepts in terms of a philosophical viewpoint is definitely something that challenge the beliefs one holds true.

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4.0 out of 5 starsI learned some things from this bookJanuary 25, 2017
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The first two chapters are very informative. The third is virtually a throw-away

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Wonderful and scholarly book.

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Kevin J. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 starsA balanced and informative description of Einstein's beliefsMarch 18, 2015
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I thought it was a pretty good summary of Einstein's beliefs. Jammer focused on Einstein's views and did not intrude with his own. I thought it was quite informative and well balanced.

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부단히 노력한 나의 흔적들!
25~6년전 병이 생기면서 관심을 가진 민족생활의학!
20대! 몸이 아프니 한의학을 공부해보라고 조언해주셨던 한의사 김삼태형!
30대! 한겨레신문 작은 알림글로 인연을 맺었던 생명누리 정호진선생님과 생활의학 공부 회원들!
40대! 감이당 도담 안도균 선생님과 관문학당 도반들!

몸에 대해 알고싶었고, 알아야했고, 해결해야 할 숙제가 많았다. 그래서 늘 도전했고, 열심히 임한 것 같은데 이치를 깨닫지 못했고, 또 그렇게 일과 일상에 밀려 공부는 진전없이 지금까지 제자리 걸음을 했다.

하지만 이치를 깨달아 몸과 마음을 돌보고자하는 열정은 여전하여 다시 또 20대의 나처럼, 30대의 나처럼, 40대의 나처럼, 50을 바라보며 또 도전한다!

이제는 20대의 직장과 결혼도 지나갔고, 30대의 임신과 육아도 지나갔고, 40대의 마흔앓이도 지나가고 귀촌까지 완료했으니 50대를 바라보며 공부하는 길만이 남았나보다. 이치를 깨닫고 온전하게 아는 것만 남았다!

물론 여전히 한자에 걸리고, 암기가 어렵고, 많은 시간이 필요하겠지만 늙어 가는 몸둥아리가, 나이듦의 경륜과 여유가 끈기있게 공부를 해 나갈 수 있는 동기가 되어주었으면 좋겠다.

"약초"공부와 "한의학"을 차근차근 공부할 인연이 두 곳에서 열렸다. 내가 포기하지만 않는다면 이어진 인연을 계속 이어갈 수 있을듯하다. 한자에 막히고, 돌아서면 까먹더라도 포기하지말고, 도반들을 따라 한발작 한발작 전진하길 기대해본다.

길게 잡아 5년쯤 뒤면 이치를 조금씩 알아갈 것이고, 10년쯤 뒤면 한의학의 이치를 이웃들과 나눌 수 있지 않을까? 10년 뒤 내 나이가 58살이니 늦게 깨달아도, 늦게 이치를 알아도 나누고 함께 할 시간은 아직 충분하다!!

그러니 그대! 10년 길게 보고 공부하자~^^
한자를 몰라 답답해하고, 돌아서면 까먹을 늙어가는 나의 모습 그대로를 즐기면서 이 길을 함 걸어보자구~^^

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황정유 이미 몸으로 체득해오신게 많을텐데요^^
김삼태 샘의 논문은 관심이 많이 갑니다~
글고, 요즘 쉽게 써진 심신의학책들도 많아요. ^^
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신명진 언니 열정은 누구도 놋 따라갈듯 싶네요. 기대하고 있습니다. 나이가 드니 공부랑 멀어지는 제가 많이 아쉽네요.
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김숙희 문득 스치는 생각이... 이 페이스북 언니가 관리못할 시점이 왔을때 누구를 지정하셨을까 싶은... 그 분이 과연 언니의 열정을 고스란히 이어나갈수 있을까 싶은... 계속 응원할께요~♡ 글구 교대 평생교육원 생각하고 계신지 몰랐네요~ 우.와.Manage


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김숙희 아~ 그분 봤어요
전 두과목 하신다는중Manage


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김태영 와 ᆢ 열심히 공부의 흔적들ㆍ
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Ho Jin Chung 열심히 해서 좋은 연구자가 되기를 바랍니다.
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최명숙 오호~
또 도전하는군요.
마음도 몸도 제대로 앓고나면 공부의 길이 본의아니게 자연스레 보이긴 하더이다.~^^…See more
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Kyungmi Kim 지금 우리가 알고 있는 것을 실천하기만 해도~~
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A Quaker Prayer Life: David Johnson: 9780983498063: Amazon.com: Books

A Quaker Prayer Life: David Johnson: 9780983498063: Amazon.com: Books

Paperback: 84 pages Publisher: Inner Light Books (October 15, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 0983498067 ISBN-13: 978-0983498063 Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 customer reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star 100% 4 star4 star (0%) 0% 3 star3 star (0%) 0% 2 star2 star (0%) 0% 1 star1 star (0%) 0% Share your thoughts with other customers Write a customer reviewSee all 5 customer reviews Top customer reviews Dr. Jonathan Katz 5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent How-ToFebruary 13, 2015 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase I must state before reviewing this book that I am a Quaker. There are many books written about Quaker history, and even some very good books about applied Quaker practice, but not very many on how, exactly, to conduct prayer in the Quaker style. I would go so far to say that this sort of prayer existed long before Judaism, in fact, so perhaps it is a bit presumptuous to call it Quaker prayer. And arguably, one does not need any books at all to learn anything, if we take what the bible says about this to be true. "As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you." (1 John 2:27, NIV). Meaning, by surrendering to the guiding work of the Spirit of the Eternal Christ, the Holy Spirit, one can be taught all things without relying on other human beings, who are sometimes correct, and sometimes less than correct. And I must state that I learned prayer in this method, that is to say, from the Spirit. I couldn't really explain it to someone else since I learned prayer without the necessity of words. Upon reading Johnson's essay on prayer life, I must say that his experience of prayer is exactly like my experience of prayer, he just has been gifted with the ability to actually explain it. This is just further confirmation for me that our experiences arise from the same Eternal Source. I highly recommend this work to anyone, Quaker or not, who wishes to explore this peaceful, abiding, and centering method of prayer. O you gentle pilgrim of love, "ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls" (Jeremiah 6:16, NIV). Read less 15 people found this helpful Helpful Not Helpful|Comment |Report abuse Pringle 5.0 out of 5 starsTransformed by StillnessSeptember 7, 2017 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase If you are interested in learning how to sit in loving stillness with God, I highly recommend this book. In reading it, I have underlined many sections so that I can go back and reread them. My background is Protestant, and I am not a Quaker, but I found much wisdom here and believe it would be helpful to anyone who is truly seeking to know and love God in an intimate way. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Not Helpful|Comment |Report abuse Robert A. Gentry 5.0 out of 5 starsAnother good Quaker book.December 11, 2017 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase No Quaker literature speaks for all Quakers, but this is simply a good book, that I have enjoyed, and would buy again. Well written by an intelligent, insightful author who knows how to look inside oneself, and understand what one sees there. Helpful Not Helpful|Comment |Report abuse Pamela R Garrett 5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book. New insight on prayerSeptember 16, 2017 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase Excellent book. New insight on prayer. Very helpful. Helpful Not Helpful|Comment |Report abuse Jim F. Wilson 5.0 out of 5 starsA Lyrical and Practical Guide to the Prayer of Inward SilenceMay 4, 2014 Format: Paperback This short book, 67 pages of actual text, is an articulate, lyrical, and inspirational guide to the prayer of inward silence and stillness as practiced in the Quaker tradition. It is a practical book rather than theological or argumentative. That is to say it is an actual manual that individuals can use to put this type of prayer into practice. For Quakers, it is a great resource. For non-Quakers it is a valuable addition to the practice of contemplation which you may want to integrate into your own contemplative practice. The author, David Johnson, by using numerous quotations from early Quaker sources, places the prayer of inward silence at the heart of the Quaker tradition. Johnson has clearly spent much time with these early sources and is able to present the essence of the method of the prayer of inward silence in a way that is accessible. His writing is easy to follow, clear, and the instructions will benefit both newcomers and those who have engaged in this style of prayer for many years. I also appreciate how Johnson embeds this type of prayer in a Christian context. There are frequent scriptural citations, particularly from the Gospel of John, but other parts of the Bible are referenced as well. And the tradition of apophatic prayer in Christianity is brought in by referencing such works as `The Cloud of Unknowing'. I think this is especially important today because among some Quakers there is a tendency to diminish the centrality of Christianity for this type of prayer practice and, among a few, for the Quaker tradition in general. At the same time, Johnson judiciously notes certain commonalities the prayer of inward silence found in the Quaker tradition has with other types of practice, including passing references to non-Christian practices found in, for example, Buddhism. Yet the presentation is appropriately weighted towards the tradition out of which Quaker prayer practice emerged -- Christianity. `A Quaker Prayer Life' in many ways reminds me of `A Guide to True Peace'. Both of them are manuals, guides, for the prayer of inward silence in the Quaker tradition. For both of these works the primary focus is instruction in the prayer of inward silence. The `Guide' was published in the early 1800's and, in a way, I think of Johnson's book as a kind of renewal of the message of the `Guide' for the generation of the 21st century. The `Guide' was very popular among Quaker for more than a century. One historian wrote that the `Guide' was found in every Quaker household for several generations. I would wish that the same would happen for Johnson's book for a new generation. Johnson has done the Quaker community a great service. `A Quaker Prayer Life' is a beautiful and meticulous guide to Quaker Prayer. It offers step-by-step instruction, touches on difficulties, and offers suggestions for daily practice of this type of prayer. It is a great blessing and a work that will reward frequent reading. Read less 16 people found this helpful Helpful Not Helpful|Comment |Report abuse See all 5 reviews