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    Jesus Through Pagan Eyes: Bridging Neopagan Perspectives with a Progressive Vision of Christ

    Jesus Through Pagan Eyes: Bridging Neopagan Perspectives with a Progressive Vision of Christ

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    by Mark Townsend, Matthew Fox, Barbara Erskine

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      ISBN-13: 9780738731650
    • Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
    • Publication date: 06/08/2012
    • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    • Format: eBook
    • Pages: 408
    • Sales rank: 392,350
    • File size: 2 MB

    A former clergyman in the Church of England, Reverend Mark Townsend now leads his own inclusive and ecumenical ministry that nourishes a strong appreciation for the diversity of faith beyond Christianity, and which strives to honor the divine in all people, regardless of their faith, culture, sexuality or background.

    A priest of the Open Episcopal Church and member of the Progressive Christian Alliance, in addition to being a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, the author has been featured on the BBC and several other news programs throughout Britain. He is the author of The Gospel of Falling Down, and Jesus Outside the Box (O Books). He lives in Hereford, England.

    Find out more at: http://www.marktownsendministry.co.uk.

    Table of Contents

    Contents

     

    Acknowledgements

     

    Preface – by Barbara Erskine

     

    Foreword – Welcoming this Book, by Matthew Fox

     

    Introduction - ‘Divine’ Babies and ‘Dirty’ Bath Water

     

    Part One – The Naked Nazarene!

     

    Chapter 1) The Tri-part Jesus

     

    Chapter 2) Will the real Mr. Jesus please stand up!

     

    Chapter 3) The Naked Jesus

     

    Chapter 4) I am not the way (and other ‘alternative to the church’ Jesus wisdom)

     

    Chapter 5) Jesus and the Tarot Twelve card.

     

    Chapter 6) Reclaiming Jesus Christ

     

    Chapter 7) The Cosmic Christ

     

    Part Two – Jesus Through Pagan Eyes - A selection of stories and essays by Respected Pagan Elders

     

    Chapter 8) Jesus: a view from the earth, by Emma Restall Orr

     

    Chapter 9) A Witch’s Tale of Christmas, by Reni at ‘Spells and Witchcraft.’

     

    Chapter 10) A Confession, by Adele Nozedar

     

    Chapter 11) The gift of Jesus to Pagans and Christians, by Joyce Higginbotham

     

    Chapter 12) Jesus Through the Eyes of a Witch, by Christopher Penczak

     

    Chapter 13) The Lily Cross and the Green Man, by Maria Ede-Weaving

     

    Chapter 14) A Goddess Advocate Talks about Jesus, by Karen Tate

     

    Chapter 15) The Shamanic Christ, by James Carrington

     

    Chapter 16) Encountering the Galilean, by Stephen Critchley

     

    Chapter 17) The God from the House of Bread, by John Michael Greer

     

    Chapter 18) Jesus, Horse of God, by Diana L. Paxson

     

    Chapter 19) I Have No Temple, A Consideration of Jesus as a Pagan Teacher of Gnosis,

    by Marcus Katz

     

    Chapter 20) The Fertile Christ, by Philip Carr-Gomm

     

    Chapter 21) Jesus and the Devil’s Picture Book, by Sarah Kral

     

    Chapter 22) Soul Friends - A Wiccan / Jesus based Spirituality, by Erin Dragonsong

     

    Part Three – Thirteen Interviews with Respected Pagan Elders

     

    Chapter 23 - Maxine Sanders

     

    Chapter 24 - Selena Fox

     

    Chapter 25 - Raven Digitalis

     

    Chapter 26 - Sorita D’Este

     

    Chapter 27 - Caitlín Matthews

     

    Chapter 28 - Janet Farrar

     

    Chapter 29 - Gavin Bone

     

    Chapter 30 - Oberon Zell-Ravenheart

     

    Chapter 31 - Cassandra Eason

     

    Chapter 32 - Raven Grimassi

     

    Chapter 33 - Scott Blunt

     

    Chapter 34 - Kerr Cuhulain

     

    Chapter 35 – Gill Edwards

     

    Conclusion

    Epilogue – A Druid Magician and the Son of God, by Rob Chapman

     

    Bibliography

     

    Footnotes

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    For Pagans and Christians alike, Jesus Through Pagan Eyes offers a provocative portrait ofJesus—as a compassionate, life-affirming, nature-inspired spiritual teacher, freed from the limiting ideology of the Church. Rev. Mark Townsend sets the stage by exploring the historical evidence of who Jesus was as a human being before delving into the realm of metaphor and mythology, the notion of Christ, and the Church's conception of Jesus as Christ.

    The heart of this unique book lies in the thoughtful and deeply moving collection of stories, essays, and interviews about Jesus from today's most respected Pagan, Wiccan, and Druidic leaders. Contributors such as Maxine Sanders, Christopher Penczak, Janet Farrar, Diana Paxson, Philip Carr-Gomm, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, John Michael Greer, Selena Fox, and Raven Grimassi explore the historical figure of Jesus in relation to Witchcraft, the tarot, goddess worship, and shamanism—while illustrating how this god of the Christian church blesses and inspires those who embrace non-traditional spiritual paths.

    Whether you envision Jesus as an ascended master, a human teacher, or a mythic god-man, this remarkable book will introduce you to a Jesus who fits fully into the Pagan imagination. 

    Praise:

    "Townsend uses Jesus to initiate dialogue, and he does so in way that is accepting and inclusive of many understandings and interpretations of Jesus, his purpose, and his relevance (or irrelevance) in the religious practices of contemporary Pagans." —Huffington Post

    "This work admirably promotes understanding between belief systems that have a sometimes uneasy relationship."—Publishers Weekly 


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    Townsend (Path of the Blue Raven) attempts something interesting here—a connection between the central figure of Christianity and the ideas of pagan thinkers. Fifteen essays by contributors such as Maxine Sanders and Christopher Penczak explore the connection between the historical Jesus and concepts like tarot, witchcraft, and shamanism. This will always be an awkward fit—paganism, by its very tenets, deprives Jesus of his distinctive messages and place—but the process of attempted connection is interesting to watch. VERDICT This volume should be greeted with joy by many current pagans, who can use it to maintain a link to Christian surroundings and history.
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