num_pages: 408
description: For Pagans and Christians alike Jesus Through Pagan Eyes offers a provocative portrait of Jesus--as a compassionate life-affirming nature-inspired spiritual teacher freed from the limiting ideology of the Church. Rev. Mark Townsend sets the stage by exploring the historical evidence of who Jesus was as a human being before delving into the realm of metaphor and mythology the notion of Christ and the Church's conception of Jesus as Christ.The heart of this unique book lies in the thoughtful and deeply moving collection of stories essays and interviews about Jesus from today's most respected Pagan Wiccan and Druidic leaders. Contributors such as Maxine Sanders Christopher Penczak Janet Farrar Diana Paxson Philip Carr-Gomm Oberon Zell-Ravenheart John Michael Greer Selena Fox and Raven Grimassi explore the historical figure of Jesus in relation to Witchcraft the tarot goddess worship and shamanism--while illustrating how this god of the Christian church blesses and inspires those who embrace non-traditional spiritual paths.Whether you envision Jesus as an ascended master a human teacher or a mythic god-man this remarkable book will introduce you to a Jesus who fits fully into the Pagan imagination.Praise:Townsend uses Jesus to initiate dialogue and he does so in way that is accepting and inclusive of many understandings and interpretations of Jesus his purpose and his relevance (or irrelevance) in the religious practices of contemporary Pagans. --Huffington PostThis work admirably promotes understanding between belief systems that have a sometimes uneasy relationship.--Publishers Weekly
language: English
title: Jesus Through Pagan Eyes: Bridging Neopagan Perspectives with a Progressive Vision of Christ
publisher: Llewellyn Publications