12 Best philosophy books like The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe by John F. Haught

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The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe

By: John F. Haught

3.92

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A foremost thinker on science and religion argues that an adequate understanding of cosmic history …

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1. The Perennial Philosophy

By: Aldous Huxley

4.12

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

The Perennial Philosophy is defined by its author as "The metaphysic that recognizes a divine Reali… read more

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  • philosophy
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
"Organized and balanced disunity is the necessary condition of liberty."

-Aldous Huxley, The Perennial Philosophy

"We cannot hope to utter anything worth saying, unless we read and inwardly digest the utterances of our betters."

-Aldous Huxley, The Perennial Philosophy

"If most of us remain ignorant of ourselves, it is because self-knowledge is painful and we prefer the pleasures of illusion."

-Aldous Huxley, The Perennial Philosophy

"In other words, the highest form of the love of God is an immediate spiritual intuition, by which 'knower, known and knowledge are made one."

-Aldous Huxley, The Perennial Philosophy

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2. Island

By: Aldous Huxley

3.85

Format: 354 pages, Paperback

In Island, his last novel, Huxley transports us to a Pacific island where, for 120 years, an ideal … read more

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"I fell,"

-Aldous Huxley, Island

"I’m not denying their kindness,"

-Aldous Huxley, Island

"A people's theology reflects the state of it's children's bottoms."

-Aldous Huxley, Island

"La teología de un pueblo refleja el estado de las nalgas de sus niños."

-Aldous Huxley, Island

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3. Demian

By: Hermann Hesse

4.14

Format: 193 pages, Paperback

Wie alle Hauptwerke Hermann Hesses hat auch der Demian, den der damals 40jährige Autor mitten im Er… read more

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  • philosophy
"Fate and character are different names for the same idea."

-Hermann Hesse, Demian

"En estos momentos tuve una certeza fulminante: cada uno tenía una “misión"

-Hermann Hesse, Demian

"You've never lived what you are thinking, and that isn't good. Only the ideas we actually live are of any value."

-Hermann Hesse, Demian

"I wanted only to live in accord with the promptings which came from my true self. Why was that so very difficult?"

-Hermann Hesse, Demian

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4. The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

By: John H. Walton

4.23

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends t… read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • science
"The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence."

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

"God has given us a privileged role in the functioning of his cosmic temple. He has tailored the world to our needs, not to his (for he has no needs). It is his place, but it is designed for us and we…"

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

"when we adopt the biblical perspective of the cosmic temple, it is no longer possible to look at the world (or space) in secular terms. It is not ours to exploit. We do not have natural resources, we…"

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

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5. Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian

By: Paul F. Knitter

2.57

Format: 210 pages, Paperback

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • theology
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6. Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)

By: Thich Nhat Hanh , Arnold Kotler

3.66

Format: 341 pages, Paperback

Since its publication in 1987, "Being Peace" has become a classic of contemporary religious literat… read more

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  • philosophy
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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7. Paul: In Fresh Perspective

By: N.T. Wright

4.37

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Part One Themes 1. Paul's World, Paul's Legacy 2. Creation and Covenant 3. Messiah and Apocalyptic … read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • theology
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8. Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

By: John O'Donohue

3.79

Format: None pages, Paperback

Discover the Celtic Circle of Belonging. John O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you… read more

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  • theology
  • philosophy
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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9. Meditations

By: Marcus Aurelius , Martin Hammond , Diskin Clay

3.75

Format: 148 pages,

Written in Greek, without any intention of publication, by the only Roman emperor who was also a ph… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
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10. The Brothers Karamazov

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky , Richard Pevear , Larissa Volokhonsky

4.37

Format: 796 pages, Paperback

The Brothers Karamazov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry… read more

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  • philosophy
  • religion
"How good life is when one does something good and just!"

-Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

"Forgive me... for my love - for ruining you with my love."

-Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

"Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams."

-Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

"What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love."

-Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

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11. Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

By: N.T. Wright

4.24

Format: 212 pages, Hardcover

In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, top-selli… read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • theology

12. Teilhard's Mysticism: Seeing the Inner Face of Evolution

By: None , Kathleen Duffy

3.43

Format: 42 pages,

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13. Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time: The Historical Jesus and the Heart of Contemporary Faith

By: Marcus J. Borg

3.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

Of the many recent books on the historical Jesus, none has explored what the latest biblical schola… read more

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14. The Dark Night of the Soul: A Psychiatrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth

By: Gerald G. May

3.33

Format: None pages, Paperback

A distinguished psychiatrist, spiritual counsellor and bestselling author shows how the dark sides … read more

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15. The Practice of the Presence of God

By: Brother Lawrence

4.32

Format: 95 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of hum… read more

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  • nonfiction
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  • theology
"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

" Prayer is so simple. It is like quietly opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There, in the stillness, to listen to His voice, perhaps in petition or only to listen. It matters …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"That with him the set times of prayer were not different from other times: that he retired to pray, according to the directions of his Superior, but that he did not want such retirement. nor ask for …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

16. Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening

By: Cynthia Bourgeault

4.03

Format: 512 pages, Paperback

Practitioners of Centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of … read more

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17. A Religion of One's Own: A Guide to Creating a Personal Spirituality in a Secular World

By: Thomas Moore

3.36

Format: None pages, Hardcover

The New York Timesbestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser offers a follow-up to his classi… read more

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18. The Doors of Perception & Heaven and Hell

By: Aldous Huxley

2.83

Format: None pages, Paperback

As only he can, Aldous Huxley explores the mind's remote frontiers and the unmapped areas of human … read more

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19. Resurrecting Jesus: Embodying the Spirit of a Revolutionary Mystic

By: Adyashanti

4.33

Format: 201 pages, Hardcover

The story of Jesus has not waned in its power to change lives. Yet today, even though the majority … read more

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20. Preparing for Christmas: Daily Reflections for Advent

By: Richard Rohr

4.12

Format: 314 pages, Paperback

"Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for the Baby Jesus," Richard Rohr asserts. Advent is a t… read more

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21. Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

By: Cormac McCarthy

4.16

Format: 351 pages, Paperback

Blood Meridian is an epic novel of the violence and depravity that attended America's westward expa… read more

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"See the child."

-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

"If war is not holy man is nothing but antic clay."

-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

"Here beyond men's judgments all covenants were brittle."

-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

"There is no such joy in the tavern as upon the road thereto."

-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

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22. A Confession

By: Leo Tolstoy

4.10

Format: 108 pages, Paperback

A Confession -- an essay by Leo Tolstoy on his religious thoughts -- shows the great author in proc… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it."

-Leo Tolstoy, A Confession

"I united myself with my forefathers: the father, mother, and grandparents I loved. They and all my predecessors believed and lived, and they produced me."

-Leo Tolstoy, A Confession

"I do not live when I loose belief in the existence of God. I should long ago have killed myself had I not had a dim hope of finding Him. I live really live only when I feel him and seek Him"

-Leo Tolstoy, A Confession

"Faith is the strength of life. If a man lives he believes in something. If he did not believe that one must live for something, he would not live. If he does not see and recognize the illusory nature…"

-Leo Tolstoy, A Confession

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23. The Passenger (The Passenger #1)

By: Cormac McCarthy

3.58

Format: 385 pages, Kindle Edition

1980, PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of… read more

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"All of history [is] a rehearsal for its own extinction."

-Cormac McCarthy, The Passenger (The Passenger #1)

"...do you think if you died drunk you’d sober up before you met Jesus?"

-Cormac McCarthy, The Passenger (The Passenger #1)

"The evil has no alternate plan. It is simply incapable of assuming failure"

-Cormac McCarthy, The Passenger (The Passenger #1)

"She asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said dead."

-Cormac McCarthy, The Passenger (The Passenger #1)

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24. The Order of Time

By: Carlo Rovelli

4.12

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Time is a mystery that does not cease to puzzle us. Philosophers, artists and poets have long explo… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • science
"Our fear of death seems to me to be an error of evolution."

-Carlo Rovelli, The Order of Time

"We understand the world in its becoming, not in its being."

-Carlo Rovelli, The Order of Time

"Children grow up and discover that the world is not as it seemed from within the four walls of their homes. Humankind as a whole does the same."

-Carlo Rovelli, The Order of Time

"Before Newton, time for humanity was the way of counting how things changed. Before him, no one had thought it possible that a time independent of things could exist. Don't take your intuitions and i…"

-Carlo Rovelli, The Order of Time

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25. Migrations

By: Charlotte McConaghy

4.14

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Franny Stone has always been the kind of woman who is able to love but unable to stay. Leaving behi… read more

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"What makes a young thing like you so tired of life?"

-Charlotte McConaghy, Migrations

"All these humans have left no space for anything else."

-Charlotte McConaghy, Migrations

"There is nothing so disturbing as a creature born to flight being bound to dull lifelessness."

-Charlotte McConaghy, Migrations

"I think there is meaning, and it lives in nurturing, in making life sweeter for ourselves, and for those around us."

-Charlotte McConaghy, Migrations

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26. The Cloud of Unknowing with the Book of Privy Counsel: A New Translation

By: Anonymous

4.34

Format: 307 pages, Kindle Edition

This anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism, and one of the most pract… read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • theology
Cover of That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation by David Bentley Hart

27. That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation

By: David Bentley Hart

4.26

Format: 232 pages, Hardcover

The great fourth-century church father Basil of Caesarea once observed that, in his time, most Chri… read more

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  • philosophy
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
"As far as I am concerned, anyone who hopes for the universal reconciliation of all creatures with God must already believe that this would be the best possible ending to the Christian story; and such…"

-David Bentley Hart, That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation

"Really, on the whole, Christians rarely pay particularly close attention to what the Bible actually says, for the simple reason that the texts defy synthesis in a canon of exact doctrines, and yet mo…"

-David Bentley Hart, That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation

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28. Faith after Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do about It

By: Brian D. McLaren

4.30

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

From the author of A New Kind of Christianity comes a bold proposal: only doubt can save the world … read more

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  • theology
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29. The Divine Within: Selected Writings on Enlightenment

By: Aldous Huxley

4.14

Format: 336 pages, ebook

“A genius . . . a writer who spent his life decrying the onward march of the Machine.”  — The New Y… read more

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  • philosophy
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"The triumph of humanism is the defeat of humanity."

-Aldous Huxley, The Divine Within: Selected Writings on Enlightenment

"Ours is an age of systematized irrelevances, and the imbecile within us has become one of the Titans, upon whose shoulders rests the weight of the social and economic system."

-Aldous Huxley, The Divine Within: Selected Writings on Enlightenment

"The politics of those who regard eternity as the ultimate reality are concerned with the present and with the ways and means of organizing the present world in such a way that it will impose the fewe…"

-Aldous Huxley, The Divine Within: Selected Writings on Enlightenment

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30. The Not-Yet God: Carl Jung, Teilhard de Chardin, and the Relational Whole

By: Ilia Delio

4.71

Format: 370 pages, Kindle Edition

We are a species between axial periods. Thus, our religious myths are struggling to find new connec… read more

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  • spirituality
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31. The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe

By: John F. Haught

3.92

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A foremost thinker on science and religion argues that an adequate understanding of cosmic history … read more

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14 Best religion books like The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe by John F. Haught

Transform Your Habits

The Perennial Philosophy

Aldous Huxley

4.12

Transform Your Habits

The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

John H. Walton

4.23

Transform Your Habits

Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian

Paul F. Knitter

2.57

Transform Your Habits

Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)

Thich Nhat Hanh , Arnold Kotler

3.66

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The Stranger

Albert Camus , Matthew Ward , Stuart Gilbert , None

4.02

Transform Your Habits

Dead Souls

Nikolai Gogol , Robert A. Maguire

3.98

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The Plague

Albert Camus , Stuart Gilbert

4.02

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Don Quixote

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra , Roberto González Echevarría , John Rutherford

3.66

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