Books like What is God? by Jacob Needleman
In "What is God?", philosopher Jacob Needleman draws from his own intellectual journey—beginning as an atheistic, existential skeptic—to a transformative encounter with Zen teacher D.T. Suzuki. He examines how esoteric and philosophical ideas within traditional religious texts offer a deeper, more challenging understanding of the divine than he had previously associated with Judaism, Christianity, or Eastern religions. Needleman argues that mere concepts cannot prevent human suffering; true change requires a shift in perception and mind. He invites readers, whether atheists or believers, to cultivate a lived experience of the divine that transcends dogma and rhetoric, thereby enriching their lives and addressing the psychological yearning for meaning in contemporary society.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics
Authors: Jacob Needleman
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