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Summary: a passion for the Passion
Review: Andrew Harvey is unique in his passion for his spiritual subject, whether it is Christ, or Hindu mysticism, or Rumi, or one of the many other areas he has written and spoken about. If you are not used to him, he can seem a little overwhelming; he uses multiple adjectives and strongly emphasizes the words in his sentences. If you are looking for a clear-cut, intellectual discussion type of presentation, then you may not like it. (Ditto if you will be offended by someone who describes Christ as an androgyne.) But if you find intellectual reviews of spiritual experiences wanting, then Andrew can bring you one step closer to how the actual experience must feel---if you let him---simply by absorbing his energy and passion. The truth is that no one can explain the mystery with words (or it wouldn't be the mystery anymore would it?). Andrew Harvey tries to bring you closer to his passion, and his experiences, with sheer energy. While some may find it over the top, I find that he breathes life into what I have always considered merely Christian theology. For example, his passion is so real, he has caused me to reconsider my long-held conclusion that the resurrection was a spiritual and mystical happening only, not a real, physical transformation as well. Andrew Harvey is causing me to reconsider many beliefs I had discounted, not because of any self-righteous Christian dogma, but because I know he is coming at the subject with the experience of years of scholarly study of Eastern mysticism, sufi mysticism, and more. His varied spiritual background, coupled with his passion, brings a credibility to his message that I do not find elsewhere. If you think that might be interesting, but are not sure whether to shell out the $$ for the full set, I would suggest you listen to his interview by Michael Toms titled "Rescuing Christ," and available on the New Dimensions website .... It's an incredibly powerful interview. If you agree, then you will like this set as well.
Light on your path.
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Summary: a passion for the Passion
Review: Andrew Harvey is unique in his passion for his spiritual subject, whether it is Christ, or Hindu mysticism, or Rumi, or one of the many other areas he has written and spoken about. If you are not used to him, he can seem a little overwhelming; he uses multiple adjectives and strongly emphasizes the words in his sentences. If you are looking for a clear-cut, intellectual discussion type of presentation, then you may not like it. (Ditto if you will be offended by someone who describes Christ as an androgyne.) But if you find intellectual reviews of spiritual experiences wanting, then Andrew can bring you one step closer to how the actual experience must feel---if you let him---simply by absorbing his energy and passion. The truth is that no one can explain the mystery with words (or it wouldn't be the mystery anymore would it?). Andrew Harvey tries to bring you closer to his passion, and his experiences, with sheer energy. While some may find it over the top, I find that he breathes life into what I have always considered merely Christian theology. For example, his passion is so real, he has caused me to reconsider my long-held conclusion that the resurrection was a spiritual and mystical happening only, not a real, physical transformation as well. Andrew Harvey is causing me to reconsider many beliefs I had discounted, not because of any self-righteous Christian dogma, but because I know he is coming at the subject with the experience of years of scholarly study of Eastern mysticism, sufi mysticism, and more. His varied spiritual background, coupled with his passion, brings a credibility to his message that I do not find elsewhere. If you think that might be interesting, but are not sure whether to shell out the $$ for the full set, I would suggest you listen to his interview by Michael Toms titled "Rescuing Christ," and available on the New Dimensions website .... It's an incredibly powerful interview. If you agree, then you will like this set as well.
Light on your path.
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Summary: A profound reindtroduction to the Christ Path
Review: During the past six months I have listened to these tapes repeatedly. Harvey's message has brought me back from a total loss of faith in Christianity, as spouted by our current religions, into a profound reverence for Jesus Christ and his Mother, Mary. The message is very deep and very clear. It has pointed out a way for me to advance my own interests in mysticism as well as explaining where my past efforts have wondered away from a path that leads to God. It is a profoundly message of hope for our planet.
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Summary: A profound reindtroduction to the Christ Path
Review: During the past six months I have listened to these tapes repeatedly. Harvey's message has brought me back from a total loss of faith in Christianity, as spouted by our current religions, into a profound reverence for Jesus Christ and his Mother, Mary. The message is very deep and very clear. It has pointed out a way for me to advance my own interests in mysticism as well as explaining where my past efforts have wondered away from a path that leads to God. It is a profoundly message of hope for our planet.
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Summary: Harvey illuminates a direct path to Christ.
Review: RADIANT HEART Andrew Harvey Twenty centuries have passed since Jesus first spoke of a glorious "kingdom" at hand. And yet for theologians, as well as everyday seekers, the question remains: what can we do to realize the full promise of Christianity for ourselves and for our world? The answer, teaches Andrew Harvey, lies with the Christian mystics who used the life of Jesus as a spiritual template to become "like a sun, the source of abundant life, whose waves incessantly wash, infuse, and purify the cosmos." On Radiant Heart,this scholar, teacher, and bestselling author illuminates the direct path to Christ, and the unlimited and all-transforming source of power that it offers to each one of us today, whatever path we are on. Beginning with an investigation into the original practices of Jesus, and ending with a series of transformative meditations for opening to the power of Christ consciousness, Radiant Heartinvites us to look beyond nearly 2000 years of dogma and distortion to see the full glory of the Christ path, as it was traveled by Jesus and history's most influential saints and mystics. In 12 detailed and compelling audio sessions, Harvey offers a map for entering - and experiencing - the thresholds and mysteries of Christ's life, through contemplations developed over centuries of inner experience. From the first practices of the ancient Desert Fathers and Mothers - to insights into the Cosmic Mary and sacred androgyny - to modern examples of Christed beings, including Thomas Merton and Bede Griffiths, Harvey examines what happens when we respond to Christ's challenge, and open to the spirit of radiance residing within. Here for the first time, in Andrew Harvey's own words, is a full-length curriculum of meditations, prayers, and practices for plunging into "the living flame of love" (St. John of the Cross) and walking this path of revelation, power, and wonder. Also includes 3 prayer cards. LEARN MORE ABOUT: The lost teachings of Jesus, and his original Path of Divination; The secret truth of our divine nature; The eight thresholds and mysteries in the life of Jesus; The Dark Night of the Soul and mystical experience today; Mystic consciousness: fundamental lessons; The map of Christing and how it was followed by the great mystics and saints; Three daily practices from the great mystics; What the Gnostic gospels reveal about the motherhood of God; Creating a discipline for the spiritual life; Entering the "Fire of Divine Love"; The marriage of the masculine and feminine powers; The body as the temple of the spirit, and a symbol of creation; How world religious traditions honor the Divine Mother; Plus lessons, prayers, meditations, and examples from St. Simeon, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Seraphim, Kabir, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and many others. Andrew Harvey is a poet, writer, teacher, and mystic. He is a former fellow at All Souls College, Oxford, and has taught at Cornell University, Hobart College, and the California Institute of Integral Studies. He is the author and editor of many books, including Hidden Journey; The Return of the Mother; A Journey in Ladakh; The Essential Mystics; and his latest book, The Son of Man.
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Summary: A mystical guided tour to Christ through Mary.
Review: Radiant Heart explores the quest for Christ with a perspective from an open heart. Harvey's search has led him through the world's major religions for a profound discovery that we must each undergo a radical transformation by accepting the feminine face of God. These tapes are complete with meditations which guide the listener into a beautiful and sensitive awakening resulting in unexpected healings through the Divine Feminine.
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Summary: Andrew Harvey could have used an editor
Review: While the author's experience and subject matter are of great interest to me, the style of writing and speaking make it very difficult to listen to. Every sentence is loaded up with superlatives, multiple emphasis points, and compound adjectives ("...the UNBELIEEEEVABLE joy of the AUTHENTIC christ path is UNSURPASSED by anything even REMOTELY IMAGINEABLE in NORMAL life). Rather than a normal style of placing emphasis of a particular point every once in a while (every few minutes, perhaps), the author seems to be incapable of choosing what to emphasize, and stops for emphasis in almost every sentence. The net effect is extremely fatiguing, like someone was hitting you with a hammer with each sentence, saying "no Dammit, this is MUCH more serious than anything in your normal life, pay attention".
While this could have been easily solved by getting someone other than the author to read the book, in a more conversational style, I felt that it also didn't do a good job of getting the author's information across. In the 3-4 hours (40%?) that I listened to before throwing in the towel, I only came away with a few memorable points. Most of the subjects listed in the outline had been covered in a way that left me with little recollection of them.
I also had difficulty reading his book about Mother Meera, finding that his approach of discussing how incredible various religious experiences had been was difficult to relate to verbally, and the new understanding that he came away with was not transferred to readers well. I have preferred the more plain spoken approach of Ram Dass, which is far more listenable, and also very memorable.
Of course, others probably feel differently, since Mr. Harvey's books sell well, and were well-reviewed by others - in short "your mileage may vary"...
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Summary: Andrew Harvey could have used an editor
Review: While the author's experience and subject matter are of great interest to me, the style of writing and speaking make it very difficult to listen to. Every sentence is loaded up with superlatives, multiple emphasis points, and compound adjectives ("...the UNBELIEEEEVABLE joy of the AUTHENTIC christ path is UNSURPASSED by anything even REMOTELY IMAGINEABLE in NORMAL life). Rather than a normal style of placing emphasis of a particular point every once in a while (every few minutes, perhaps), the author seems to be incapable of choosing what to emphasize, and stops for emphasis in almost every sentence. The net effect is extremely fatiguing, like someone was hitting you with a hammer with each sentence, saying "no Dammit, this is MUCH more serious than anything in your normal life, pay attention".
While this could have been easily solved by getting someone other than the author to read the book, in a more conversational style, I felt that it also didn't do a good job of getting the author's information across. In the 3-4 hours (40%?) that I listened to before throwing in the towel, I only came away with a few memorable points. Most of the subjects listed in the outline had been covered in a way that left me with little recollection of them.
I also had difficulty reading his book about Mother Meera, finding that his approach of discussing how incredible various religious experiences had been was difficult to relate to verbally, and the new understanding that he came away with was not transferred to readers well. I have preferred the more plain spoken approach of Ram Dass, which is far more listenable, and also very memorable.
Of course, others probably feel differently, since Mr. Harvey's books sell well, and were well-reviewed by others - in short "your mileage may vary"...
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