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 "The Emperor and the King"The Comprehensive and Rational Exegesis on Rabbi Nachman's Elusive Tale The Emperor and the King is one of Rabbi Nachman of Brezlov’s famous stories. In the case of this tale there is no commentary provided by Rabbi Natan. The Brezlover tradition says that when the Messianic Era is upon us then exegesis of this text will become apparent. Indeed the Gardener had never left the Garden. A must for any student of Chassidut or just seekers who enjoy the works of this lovely teacher. Order now for $9.99 |
"The Legacy of Maimonides"Reason, Pluralism and the Judea-Sufism of the Maimonidean Dynasty
If you are not familiar with Moses ben Maimon you will learn a lot from this text. If you are familiar with him then you will similarly learn more than you likely had ever imagined about his multidimensional relationship with Islaam and Sufism. Long the subject of discussion in both Islaamic and Jewish scholastic circles, the influence of Islaam on his writings, and even codification of Judaism is hardly open to debate.
Considered one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of all times, Maimonides often quoted and paraphrased from from Islaamic sources and even the Qur'aan. His "Thirteen Principles" are clearly a reaction to the "Pillars" in Islaamic thought. However, his relationship was not purely uncritical. Maimonides attacked and praised different groups of mutakallimun. In his letter to the head of the persecuted Yemenite Jewish community, his attacks on Islaam seem scathing. How can these seeming contradictions be reconciled?
To complicate the situation, and fascinatingly for the reader, the legacy of Judeo-Sufism in his progeny is addressed. This text might raise more questions than it answers, but if so, this is only because so much related to these issues have been tidily swept under the rug of history.
Order now for $9.99
| "The Philosophy and Impact of Philo of Alexandria" Philosophical Trend Impressions from Hellenistic Judaism and Its Offshoots i could not think of a more important eText for anyone interested in the development of Proto-Christianity from Judaism into Christianity to read. In the end, this will likely be formulated into "The Greatest Story NEVER Told" project. For now it is being sold as a separate text, as it has no direct place in the aforementioned book, as of yet. In any event, as i often hear about so many of these texts, "it is worth every penny." For Muslims, there is a secret alluded to herein about the word choice in the Qur'aanic naming of Moses. This, however, is only hinted at, and not explained within the text (though astute readers may pick up on it with no attritional explanation needed). Order now for $9.99 |
| "Existence Precedes Essence:" Comparing and Contrasting Mullaa Sadraa’s Metaphilosophy with the Existentialism of Jean-Paul Sartre This paper deals with the striking correlations between the 20th Century Existentialist tradition of Jean-Paul Sartre and an the Shi’ite Sufi "metaphilosopher" Mullaa Sadraa of the 16th Century. Order now for $6.99 |
| Beyond E.DIN: Exploring the Origins of Genesis in Early Mesopotamian Religion This is one of two articles i wrote for a class that dealt with Biblical parallels in early Mesopotamian religion(s). i named it after a series of texts i banged out a decade ago while working as a security supervisor at P&G's animal torture facilities. Order now for $6.99 |
| The Legacy of Abraham the Hebrew: Migration, Dissemination and Unity of the Eber and Arab lines This is the second text i wrote for a class correlating Early Mesopotamia history and religion with the accounts found in the Torah, Midrashic accounts and such. The text explores the meaning (and differences), between Hebrew and the latter "Children of Israel" and "Jew." Also explores various Mesopotamian records of the Hebrews of both Isaaci and Ishmaeli lines. Order now for $6.99 |
| Proof of the Divine Empirically Reasoning the Existence of a CONSCIOUS Higher Power This is a fairly short text written a few years back when i somehow got talked into tabling at a lot of shows. Having to reiterate my position on how a conscious Supreme Power - which created and sustains the Universe within it's Mind - can be ascertained purely through reason and empiricism... well... got old. i wrote this so i could refer interested parties to it, and otherwise tell uninterested parties to read it or leave me alone. Order now for $6.99 |
| "Talithah Kumi" This is a novelette based off of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's chapter of "Brothers Karamazov" (1879-1880), entitled "The Grand Inquisitor." Whereas Ivan and Alyosha were constructed of elements of Dostoyevsky's personality, the respective characters in Talithah Kumi are drawn from elements of my own personality and stages of development. The story is my exploration of a modern potentiality (even slightly futuristic), framing of the context which Dostoyevsky's nihilist Ivan developed. Order now for $6.99 |
| Gun Control and Black Powerlessness i wrote this this text in one of the most influential courses i took as an Undergrad. The course was a "Religion and Diversity" requirement. Knowing this Professor Paul Griffin - author of "Seeds of Racism" - decided to really challenge the predominantly white Religious Studies majors. i ate this class up and received a rare A in the course and on the paper from Professor Griffin. The text is fairly self-explanatory, but is based on loads of information from primary sources which will both disgust and surprise you. If ever there is a need for a popular uprising, this text would be on the required reading list, fueling the necessary discontent to spark it. Order now for $6.99 |
The Greatest Story NEVER ToldThe culmination of a lifetime of research and no less than 12 years of concentrated effort, this book is the first phase in what will be the intended major writing of my career. There is nothing that presents as well documented, diverse and complete a picture of the life of the historical Jesus as do the tentative chapters of this text.
Subscribe to the discussion group and receive all preliminary chapters now! $99.99
| Self Cultivation in Philosophical-Speculative Daoism: Indications of Practical Methods in the Laozi and Zhuangzi Texts Many scholars of Chinese Religion tend to take an approach that divides the Philosophical-Speculative tradition of the Laozi and Zhuangzi era Daoist texts from that of later "religious" Daoism as epitomized in the T'ien Shr and T'aiping/Huang Jin Movement. Order now for $6.99 |
| Virtue and the Way: Cultivating Flood-Like Qi Though this is one of the least expensive booklets from San Szu, it is perhaps the most important. The text covers detailed explanation of the Daodejing which is often overlooked, as well as the understanding the Daodejing by Mencius and the fundamental re-evaluation of the Laozi in light of the Mawangdui version and textual ordering, Related to this is the discussion of where morality fits into one's lifestyle when they seek to live in accordance with the Dao, and engage in alchemaic practices of "Qi cultivation." Order now for $6.99 |
"The Legacy of Maimonides"Reason, Pluralism and the Judea-Sufism of the Maimonidean Dynasty
If you are not familiar with Moses ben Maimon you will learn a lot from this text. If you are familiar with him then you will similarly learn more than you likely had ever imagined about his multidimensional relationship with Islaam and Sufism. Long the subject of discussion in both Islaamic and Jewish scholastic circles, the influence of Islaam on his writings, and even codification of Judaism is hardly open to debate.
Considered one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of all times, Maimonides often quoted and paraphrased from from Islaamic sources and even the Qur'aan. His "Thirteen Principles" are clearly a reaction to the "Pillars" in Islaamic thought. However, his relationship was not purely uncritical. Maimonides attacked and praised different groups of mutakallimun. In his letter to the head of the persecuted Yemenite Jewish community, his attacks on Islaam seem scathing. How can these seeming contradictions be reconciled?
To complicate the situation, and fascinatingly for the reader, the legacy of Judeo-Sufism in his progeny is addressed. This text might raise more questions than it answers, but if so, this is only because so much related to these issues have been tidily swept under the rug of history.
Order now for $9.99
| "The Philosophy and Impact of Philo of Alexandria" Philosophical Trend Impressions from Hellenistic Judaism and Its Offshoots i could not think of a more important eText for anyone interested in the development of Proto-Christianity from Judaism into Christianity to read. In the end, this will likely be formulated into "The Greatest Story NEVER Told" project. For now it is being sold as a separate text, as it has no direct place in the aforementioned book, as of yet. In any event, as i often hear about so many of these texts, "it is worth every penny." For Muslims, there is a secret alluded to herein about the word choice in the Qur'aanic naming of Moses. This, however, is only hinted at, and not explained within the text (though astute readers may pick up on it with no attritional explanation needed). Order now for $9.99 |
| "Existence Precedes Essence:" Comparing and Contrasting Mullaa Sadraa’s Metaphilosophy with the Existentialism of Jean-Paul Sartre This paper deals with the striking correlations between the 20th Century Existentialist tradition of Jean-Paul Sartre and an the Shi’ite Sufi "metaphilosopher" Mullaa Sadraa of the 16th Century. Order now for $6.99 |
| Beyond E.DIN: Exploring the Origins of Genesis in Early Mesopotamian Religion This is one of two articles i wrote for a class that dealt with Biblical parallels in early Mesopotamian religion(s). i named it after a series of texts i banged out a decade ago while working as a security supervisor at P&G's animal torture facilities. Order now for $6.99 |
| The Legacy of Abraham the Hebrew: Migration, Dissemination and Unity of the Eber and Arab lines This is the second text i wrote for a class correlating Early Mesopotamia history and religion with the accounts found in the Torah, Midrashic accounts and such. The text explores the meaning (and differences), between Hebrew and the latter "Children of Israel" and "Jew." Also explores various Mesopotamian records of the Hebrews of both Isaaci and Ishmaeli lines. Order now for $6.99 |
| Proof of the Divine Empirically Reasoning the Existence of a CONSCIOUS Higher Power This is a fairly short text written a few years back when i somehow got talked into tabling at a lot of shows. Having to reiterate my position on how a conscious Supreme Power - which created and sustains the Universe within it's Mind - can be ascertained purely through reason and empiricism... well... got old. i wrote this so i could refer interested parties to it, and otherwise tell uninterested parties to read it or leave me alone. Order now for $6.99 |
| "Talithah Kumi" This is a novelette based off of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's chapter of "Brothers Karamazov" (1879-1880), entitled "The Grand Inquisitor." Whereas Ivan and Alyosha were constructed of elements of Dostoyevsky's personality, the respective characters in Talithah Kumi are drawn from elements of my own personality and stages of development. The story is my exploration of a modern potentiality (even slightly futuristic), framing of the context which Dostoyevsky's nihilist Ivan developed. Order now for $6.99 |
| Gun Control and Black Powerlessness i wrote this this text in one of the most influential courses i took as an Undergrad. The course was a "Religion and Diversity" requirement. Knowing this Professor Paul Griffin - author of "Seeds of Racism" - decided to really challenge the predominantly white Religious Studies majors. i ate this class up and received a rare A in the course and on the paper from Professor Griffin. The text is fairly self-explanatory, but is based on loads of information from primary sources which will both disgust and surprise you. If ever there is a need for a popular uprising, this text would be on the required reading list, fueling the necessary discontent to spark it. Order now for $6.99 |
The Greatest Story NEVER ToldThe culmination of a lifetime of research and no less than 12 years of concentrated effort, this book is the first phase in what will be the intended major writing of my career. There is nothing that presents as well documented, diverse and complete a picture of the life of the historical Jesus as do the tentative chapters of this text.
Subscribe to the discussion group and receive all preliminary chapters now! $99.99
| Self Cultivation in Philosophical-Speculative Daoism: Indications of Practical Methods in the Laozi and Zhuangzi Texts Many scholars of Chinese Religion tend to take an approach that divides the Philosophical-Speculative tradition of the Laozi and Zhuangzi era Daoist texts from that of later "religious" Daoism as epitomized in the T'ien Shr and T'aiping/Huang Jin Movement. Order now for $6.99 |
| Virtue and the Way: Cultivating Flood-Like Qi Though this is one of the least expensive booklets from San Szu, it is perhaps the most important. The text covers detailed explanation of the Daodejing which is often overlooked, as well as the understanding the Daodejing by Mencius and the fundamental re-evaluation of the Laozi in light of the Mawangdui version and textual ordering, Related to this is the discussion of where morality fits into one's lifestyle when they seek to live in accordance with the Dao, and engage in alchemaic practices of "Qi cultivation." Order now for $6.99 |
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