ABSTRACT

First published in 1980, The Christian Mystery presents a new approach to considering the Mysteries of the Faith.

The book examines the doctrines of Christianity, analysing them closely and showing how together they constitute an invisible whole. It argues that churches should turn back to the esoteric teachings known by the first Christians and explores how Christianity has developed the primal Tradition of which Jesus was Representative.

The Christian Mystery will appeal to those with an interest in theology, the philosophy of religion, and the history of Christianity.

chapter Chapter One|8 pages

The Reality of the Myth

chapter Chapter Two|5 pages

The Heart of the Mystery

chapter Chapter Three|5 pages

In the Beginning

chapter Chapter Four|7 pages

The Adam

chapter Chapter Five|7 pages

The Mystery of Sin

chapter Chapter Six|7 pages

The Word Made Flesh

chapter Chapter Seven|6 pages

The Mystery of the Virgin

chapter Chapter Eight|5 pages

The Mystery of St John

chapter Chapter Nine|8 pages

The Mysteries of the Infant Christ

chapter Chapter Ten|9 pages

The Ministry of Jesus

chapter Chapter Eleven|11 pages

The Vigil of the Passion

chapter Chapter Twleve|12 pages

The Cross

chapter Chapter Thirteen|9 pages

The Risen Body

chapter Chapter Fourteen|8 pages

The Ascent of the Son and the Descent of the Spirit

chapter Chapter Fifteen|5 pages

Our Lady in Heaven

chapter Chapter Sixteen|8 pages

The Last Things

chapter Chapter Seventeen|7 pages

The World as Sacrament

chapter Chapter Eighteen|9 pages

Time as Sacrament

chapter Chapter Nineteen|7 pages

Man as Sacrament

chapter Chapter Twenty|4 pages

God as Sacrament