Embracing Jesus and the Goddess

by Carl McColman

Book Overview

Embracing Jesus and the Goddess is an impassioned, iconoclastic, and inspiring call for synthesizing two traditions that have often been viewed as antithetical. McColman, who is both a practicing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931412774
• ISBN13: 9781931412773
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Exceptional

Comforting and inspiring, "Embracing Jesus and the Goddess" is one of the finest books on comparative religion ever written. Highly recommended for both Christians and Wiccans, as well as those who walk both paths and embrace both faiths. Regarding one of the previous comments about abandoning what Christ said, I think that reviewer is confusing what some of Jesus' followers wrote and said instead of what Jesus himself said. I believe that reviewer needs to re-read the Gospels and pay close attention to the words of Jesus only. If you walk a Christian/Wiccan path, this book is required. I found great peace in this book's pages...thank you Mr. McColman for your wise, healing words.

Helped bridge two religions

I follow a mostly Pagan Path. My husband follows a mostly Christian Path. My husband bought this book in hopes of understanding me and bridging our two faiths. He loved the book. I then read it. This book opened up a whole new world to both of us. We are now working hard at bridging our two religions. We celebrate Christmas together, and Yule. Easter and Ostara. Our religious life was greatly enriched by reading this book. It brought us to a better understanding of eachother.

Impressive

I liked this book. It does a good job of explaining how Christianity and Goddess worship (both of which I believe are life-affirming) are not antithetical to one another. This is a friendly, humane look at the concepts and practices of both groups as well as the ideas that have caused division. The book's main flaw is a tendency to be repetitive.

Embracing Jesus and The Goddess:

This book is timely and its thoughts contained within are truly what this world is both searching for and lacking in. If we were willing, we could adapt this wisdom to their daily lives, the world would DEFINATELY be a wonderful place to live. Everyday of our lives are a learning experience and if we could come together, without judgement, we could appreciate what both Jesus and the Goddess have to share with us in our lives. As the author, I too found something lacking, and he so eloquently brought the both together. I share his vision of having both in my life. The hope of acceptance, love, and honor of having the Goddess and Jesus, both complimenting each other in our lives. This is a MUST read.

Now is the time poeple of all religions must act in harmony

`Jesus and the Goddess' is a necessary book with a cutting edge message that fills me with hope. Carl McColman's brave exploration of controversial issues is thought provoking and rendered with touching sincerity. His inclusive concern for all communities is a guiding light for people of any religious or spiritual path.