The Stable and the Manger: New Lectures on the Ancient Wisdom

By Alvin Boyd Kuhn

Book Overview

The Stable and the Manger: New Lectures on the Ancient Wisdom by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a book that delves into the spiritual and philosophical meanings behind the story of Jesus' birth in the stable and manger. Kuhn, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and mythology, uses his expertise to explore the symbolic significance of the elements in the story, such as the star, the wise men, and the shepherds.The book is divided into twelve lectures, each focusing on a different aspect of the story and its deeper meaning. Kuhn draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient myths, esoteric teachings, and the works of other scholars, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the story.Throughout the book, Kuhn emphasizes the importance of understanding the spiritual and symbolic meanings behind religious stories, rather than simply accepting them at face value. He argues that by doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.Overall, The Stable and the Manger is a thought-provoking and enlightening exploration of the spiritual and philosophical themes underlying the story of Jesus' birth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in comparative religion, mythology, or spirituality.1936. This is the sixth in the series of New Lectures on the Ancient Wisdom. The series was begun in response to requests to see the lectures in print. They were regarded as constituting a contribution to the literature of the esoteric movement that is entirely new and unique. The Stable and the Manger is the revelation of the unknown meaning of the Christmas story in the Gospels of the New Testament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162629088
• ISBN13: 9781162629087
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"