Sermon on the Mount, The

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Synopsis:
Emmet Fox's "The Sermon on the Mount" is a spiritual classic that interprets the teachings of Jesus in the context of personal transformation and practical spirituality. Fox presents the Sermon as a guide to developing a positive mindset and harnessing the power of thought to create a fulfilling life. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, love, and the Law of Attraction, arguing that our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality. Through this lens, Fox offers a modern, metaphysical approach to understanding and applying Jesus' teachings to everyday life. Though, ostensibly a Christian text, Fox was heavily influenced by the New Thought movement that stressed right thinking in the creation of an individual's lived reality.

Author Biography:
Emmet Fox (1886-1951) was an influential spiritual leader and author, best known for his work in the New Thought movement. Born in Ireland, Fox moved to the United States where he became a popular minister of the Divine Science denomination. His teachings focused on the power of positive thinking and the practical application of spiritual principles in daily life. Fox's best-known work, "The Sermon on the Mount" (1934), provides a metaphysical interpretation of the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the transformative power of love and forgiveness. His lectures and writings attracted a wide audience, including members of Alcoholics Anonymous, who found his ideas helpful in their recovery. Fox's legacy continues to influence modern spiritual and self-help movements.

Commentary:

Arcana:  This in-depth analysis of the Beatitudes, a biblical prose poem that summarizes the whole Christian teaching. Of interest to Oxford Group members and early A.A.'s, this book adopted the Four Absolutes - honesty, purity, unselfishness, love - that are a distillation of Jesus' teaching put forth by Robert Speer in his volume The Principles of Jesus (1902).

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