Product Description

This collection of "words of wisdom" from all the major world faiths and traditions - including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Taoism - is grouped under themes which aim to inspire and guide daily life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1211453 in Books
• Published on: 1998-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
With the plethora of little instruction books around at present, it's very pleasing indeed to find one that leaps out of the crowd. God's Big Instruction Book is a lovely collection of spiritual wisdom which draws from sacred texts across the religious spectrum--Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Taoism and more. But in the preface, Juliet Mabey, editorial director of Oneworld, explains "Spirituality should not be confused with religiosity or isolation from the hustle and bustle of everyday concerns, but rather is a way of living the everyday within the consciousness of the eternal. Indeed, it provides the very source of quality, meaning, and purpose that makes our everyday life worthwhile. These inspirational words serve to remind us that a more fulfilling, complete life lies ahead for all who venture along the spiritual path."

And the words are truly inspirational. Divided into broad chapters, each containing subsections, there are nuggets of wisdom on such subjects as Our relationship with God; The Human Soul; Love; Humility; Materialism; Parents; Unity; and Overcoming Anxiety and Fear.The selected lines and verses make for a calm and enlightening read, and also a very modern one. The texts might be ancient but the words of wisdom selected from them are ageless and universal, making this collection supremely approachable. God's Big Instruction Book is also beautifully packaged and would make an ideal gift, to treasure. Divine. --Lucas LoBlack

About the Author
Juliet Mabey has worked for twelve years as editorial director of Oneworld Publications which she founded with her husnad, Novin Doostdar. She is also the compiler of Words to Comfort, Words to Heal and God's BIG Book of Virtues and lives in Oxford with her husband, four children, eight ponies and a dog.