{"product_id":"spirit-and-life-the-four-gospels-abbot-g-burke-swami-nirmalananda-giri-9781955046367","title":"Spirit and Life-The Four Gospels for Awakening: A Practical Commentary on the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ, Volume 1 the Way of Illumination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpirit \u0026amp; Life: The Four Gospels for Awakening\u003c\/b\u003e offers a powerful, practical commentary on a harmony of the Gospels, and is not a mere biography but a spiritual revelation consisting of both the life and the teachings of Jesus. The author, as someone who has a background in both Christianity and Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma), gives an analysis which is a synthesis of western and eastern perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from being a conventional or doctrinal study, this book invites readers into the inner life of the soul, where Jesus is not only the Master Teacher, but the awakened Self within. With clarity and reverence, the author examines the inner meaning of the canonical Gospels, unveiling their universal message of illumination, liberation, and union with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume One-The Way of Illumination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e-guides the reader through the life and sayings of Jesus with an emphasis on spiritual practice, transformation, and divine realization. It traces the early years, teachings, and initiatory moments of Christ's life. In its pages, you will encounter: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe annunciation, birth, and hidden life of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe baptism and temptation in the wilderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sermon on the Mount and other foundational teachings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spiritual principles of renunciation, compassion, and divine sonship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a Christian seeker, a student of the world's wisdom traditions, or a contemplative drawn to the mystical heart of the Gospel, this book offers a path of light and life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Highly recommended for earnest spiritual aspirant, especially those who might need a prod to keep them moving.\" \u003c\/i\u003e-Anna Hourihan, Publisher\/Editor at Vedantic Shores Press \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSwami Nirmalananda's writing is \u003ci\u003e\"as informed and informative as it is inspired and inspiring.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abbot G Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955046360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781955046367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Light of the Spirit Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 578\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.29d","brand":"Abbot G Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437525414143,"sku":"9781955046367","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f568079d-d06f-433c-ab62-37fc952a41af.jpg?v=1777162409","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/spirit-and-life-the-four-gospels-abbot-g-burke-swami-nirmalananda-giri-9781955046367","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}