{"product_id":"the-wisdom-way-of-knowing-isbn-9780787968960","title":"The Wisdom Way of Knowing","description":"\"Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eGerald May\u003c\/b\u003e, senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, \u003ci\u003eAddiction and Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWill and Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"The spiritual wisdom and practical suggestions in this lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBruno Barnhart\u003c\/b\u003e, a Camaldolese monk and author, \u003ci\u003eSecond Simplicity: The Inner Shape of Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cynthia Bourgeault's book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. Her sincerity, good sense, metaphysical depth, and broad experience make her a source to be trusted.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKabir Helminski\u003c\/b\u003e, Sufi Shaikh, the Threshold Society\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword (Thomas Moore).  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. The Wisdom Way of Knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. How the Christian West Lost Its Wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Three-Centered Knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Wisdom and Human Purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Transformation: The Human Alchemy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Freedom and Surrender: The Anthropology of Wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Seeing with the Eye of the Heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. The Tools of Wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: How Aspen Found Its Voice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Resources for Awakening the Heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Selected Reading List.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author. Index. \u003c\/p\u003e \"a bold and visionary work.\" (\u003ci\u003eSpirituality \u0026amp; Health\u003c\/i\u003e, May\/June, 2004) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Author \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Bourgeault\u003c\/b\u003e is an Episcopal priest, writer, and retreat leader. She is presently director of the Contemplative Society in Victoria, British Columbia.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand Life’s Meaning Through the Wisdom Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Gerald May,\u003c\/b\u003e senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, \u003ci\u003eAddiction and Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWill and Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Bruno Barnhart,\u003c\/b\u003e a Camaldolese monk and author, \u003ci\u003e Second Simplicity: The Inner Shape of Christianity \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cynthia Bourgeault’s book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. She is a source to be trusted.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kabir Helminski,\u003c\/b\u003e Sufi Shaikh, the Threshold Society  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is a precious gem, a short and brilliant synthesis of the world’s great wisdom traditions. Clear, concise, inspiring and poetic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Joan Borysenko,\u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eInner Peace for Busy People \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With consummate skill and dazzling clarity, Cynthia Bourgeault rescues the ancient knowledge of wisdom practices found in all the great traditions and teaches us how to become true instruments of God’s glory.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Toinette Lippe, author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNothing Left Over: A Plain and Simple Life \u003c\/i\u003e   \"Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice.\" \u003cbr\u003e — Gerald May, senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, \u003ci\u003eAddiction and Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWill and Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The spiritual wisdom and practical suggestions in this lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Bruno Barnhart, a Camaldolese monk and author, \u003ci\u003eSecond Simplicity: The Inner Shape of Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cynthia Bourgeault's book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. Her sincerity, good sense, metaphysical depth, and broad experience make her a source to be trusted.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Kabir Helminski, Sufi Shaikh, the Threshold Society\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a precious gem, a short and brilliant synthesis of the world's great wisdom traditions. Clear, concise, inspiring and poetic.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Joan Borysenko, author, \u003ci\u003eInner Peace for Busy People\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInner Peace for Busy Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With consummate skill and dazzling clarity, Cynthia Bourgeault rescues the ancient knowledge of wisdom practices found in all the great traditions and teaches us how to become true instruments of God's glory.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Toinette Lippe, author, \u003ci\u003eNothing Left Over: A Plain and Simple Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990374334693,"sku":"NP9780787968960","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787968960.jpg?v=1761787567","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-wisdom-way-of-knowing-isbn-9780787968960","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}