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The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life
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Average Rating:  out of 78 Reviews
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Price: $13.95
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Sale: $7.76
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Manufacturer: HarperOne
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780060628628
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Emmet Fox
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Publisher: HarperOne
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Dewey Decimal Number: 226.906
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Publication Date: 1989-10-18
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Reading Level: 192
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Description: The Sermon on the Mount--now passing its 65th birthday--remains a vital and provocative introduction to the ideas at the heart of Christian Science. At heart it means to be entirely practical, as the "Science" of the name would indicate. Denying any interest in theology (there is no theology in the Bible, Fox argues), the author instead suggests that what Jesus was after was results: "Jesus explains to us what the nature of God is, and what our own nature is; tells us the meaning of life and of death; shows us why we make mistakes; why we yield to temptation; why we become sick, and impoverished, and old; and, most important of all, he tells us how all these evils may be overcome, and how we may bring health, happiness, and true prosperity into our lives." And the Spiritual Key? Fox puts it quite simply: "The Truth turns out to be nothing less than the amazing but undeniable fact that the whole outer world--whether it be the physical body, the common things of life, the winds and the rain, the clouds, the earth itself--is amenable to man's thought, and that he has dominion over it when he knows it." --Doug Thorpe
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Best book for authentic living ever |
Date: 2008-01-21 |
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Details: I have read dozens, if not hundreds of spiritual living books / books about the Bible, and this is the best I have ever encountered. Fox just lays it out in simple and direct terms about God, our thoughts/actions, and living in harmony with life. My book is so underlined and dog-eared that I may have to order another! |
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Review Summary: This Book WILL Change Your Life |
Date: 2007-12-28 |
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Details: First, buy and read this book. I had a spiritual experience reading this book and it's because it reveals the truth. And the truth, as you've heard, will set you free. This book explains why and how.
I was skeptical at first, and having been raised Catholic I was afraid of God and wanted no part of Jesus. Emmit Fox opens the book by telling us that it doesn't matter what your opinion of Jesus is - whether the son of God, or a well meaning fanatic who came to grief, what is important is to read and understand what he said. And this is contained in his Sermon on the Mount.
I could go on and on about this book, but the bottom line is that there is spiritual truth and power on every page. This book WILL change your life, and for the better as well. You're in for a real treat!
Michael Z, author of The Wisdom of the Rooms "A Year of Weekly Reflections"
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Review Summary: Something I Can Believe In |
Date: 2007-11-02 |
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Details: This book was given to me to read by a friend who was concerned about my mental and spiritual health. He told me that it changed his life and he knew it would change mine. I had little faith in the book since I had little faith in anything, but for some reason I believed my friend. I read the book and it did change my life! I have since bought all of Fox's books. I was brought up in a religeous culture that caused me more damage than it helped me. Fox explains the Bible and Christ's Sermon on the Mount in a way that has truly opened my eyes and my heart. Fox details principles that I can wrap my mind around and believe in. Sermon on the Mount and my friend are true gifts from God. There are no accidents. This book is a must read for anyone who yearns to find the spiritual path. |
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Review Summary: Key to Spiritual Truth |
Date: 2007-10-13 |
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Details: Of the classical New Thought writers of the 20th century, Emmet Fox and Ernest Holmes are the ones who adhere most closely to the Judeo-Christian tradition. Fox focuses exclusively on the esoteric symbolic exegesis ("Sod" in Hebrew), although in same places he admits that the literal ("Pashat" in Hebrew) is as it stands. In this regard it is always helpful to study the way in which the Hebrew sages approach the text, in both the Talmud and the Zohar.
The aim of the book is to provide the reader with a practical manual of spiritual development. Chapter One: What Did Jesus Teach? explains how the teachings of Messiah underpin 2000 years of Western civilization and shows that what he really taught was a practical method for the development of the soul and the shaping of our lives. Jesus explains to us the nature of God, our own nature, the meaning of life and death, why we make mistakes, and tells us how to overcome and bring health, joy and prosperity into our own lives and those of others.
Fox points out that Jesus taught no theology whatsoever - his teaching is entirely spiritual or metaphysical. Unfortunately historical Christianity has mostly concerned itself with theological and doctrinal matters that have little relevance to Gospel teaching. For example, there is no warrant at all for setting up any form of Ecclesiasticism, of any hierarchy of officials or system of ritual. Jesus taught principles of conduct, knowing that if the spirit is right, details would take care of themselves.
The author emphasizes that the recorded miracles did happen and that prayer does change things. But prayer is both a science and an art, and Jesus devoted most of his teaching to explain this. The Sermon on the Mount is the spiritual key that unlocks the mystery of Bible teaching in general and the Gospels in particular. This key allows us to escape from superstitious literalism. It also inoculates us against so-called "Higher Criticism' which deals with externals only and misses the spiritual content of scripture.
Our free will resides in our choice of thought; the thoughts that occupy one's mind (The Secret Place) are what cause external conditions. Jesus Christ summed up this truth and demonstrated it in his own person. The Sermon on the Mount is thus a summary of the whole message of the Bible.
Chapter Two deals with the Beatitudes, the "Blessed Are" statements, and the next one: The Light Of the World, examines the concepts of the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Chapter Four: Resist Not Evil, explores the idea of the integrity of the soul - that one must bless instead of curse and guard one's thoughts.
The chapter Treasure In Heaven discusses the concept of praying in private with faith and belief whilst shunning public displays of piety. This is the essential teaching of The Secret Place and its significance as the controlling centre of the teaching of the Messiah. Chapter Six discusses the matter of judging, the nature of man, the importance of conduct and the art of living.
By Their Fruits is the title of the next one, and focuses on wisdom, the perfect balance of intelligence and love. The book concludes with an interpretation of The Lord's Prayer under the sections Our Father, Which Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done In Earth as It Is In Heaven, Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread, Forgive Us Our Trespasses ..., Lead Us Not Into Temptation ..., and Thine Is The Kingdom and the Power and the Glory Forever and Ever.
In this valuable book, Fox explains how to understand the true nature of divine wisdom, how to transform negativity into life affirming belief, how to pray effectively and how to develop an integrated and fully expressed personality according to the wisdom of the Bible. I also highly recommend his books Power Through Constructive Thinking and Alter Your Life, as well as The Hidden Power of the Bible by Ernest Holmes.
Kabbalah of Yeshua by Zusha Kalet
Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus: New Insights From a Hebrew Perspective by David Bivin
New Light on the Difficult Words of Jesus: Insights from His Jewish Context by David Bivin
Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church by Ron Moseley
Yeshua: The Name of Jesus Revealed in the Old Testament by Yacov Rambsel
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Review Summary: One of my favorite books. |
Date: 2007-10-10 |
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Details: My first copy I obtained through a friend in AA back in 1998. After having read this book, it was a turning point in my life. My life dramatically turned for the better. I appreciate Dr. Fox's insights on the Lord's Prayer and the Sermon on the Mount.
I am somewhat surprised based upon the negative reviews. Especially those who either explicitly or implicitly state they are in a 12 step program. I have been sober for 19 years and I found this to be an excellent book.
For me it chellenged my flawed view on God and God's Will. This book has motivated me to ernestly seek God's Will. For if God is boundless Love who is my true Father, then how could God's Will be anything but joyous and in my best interests.
I did not find this book challenging Christ's sacrifice on the cross for our sins. For me one of the best lessons learned from this book can be stated "As within, so without". I am ultimately responsibile for the conditions in my life. The conditions presently in my life are an outpicturing of what I hold in my heart. This follows Jesus's words that "every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit" (Matthew 7:17-18).
This book as well as Dr. Fox's other books have emphasized that the more of a conscious contact that I make with God so shall my conditions improve. For if I dwell and abide in God I can only experience the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22).
I pray that all those who read this book come to accept Christ as their saviour and find a relationship with God that results in an abundant life.
Warm regards,
Brendan |
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