The Sermon is brought to its close by Matthew 8:1, which reports that Jesus "came down from the mountain followed by great multitudes". [7][8], Matthew 5:3–12 discusses the Beatitudes. While the issue of the exact theological structure and composition of the Sermon on the Mount is subject to debate among scholars, specific components within it, each associated with particular teachings, can be identified. [34] Perennialism considers the injunctions of the Sermon on the Mount as belonging to the esoteric dimension of Christianity. This book goes back to the basics.

. (Matthew 5:22 KJV[14]), The longest discourse in the Sermon is Matthew 5:17–48, traditionally referred to as the Antitheses or Matthew's Antitheses. In Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine introduces the major topics in the Sermon on the Mount, explains historical and theological contexts, and shows how the words of Jesus echo his Jewish tradition and speak forward to reach hearts and minds today.

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To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. [9], In almost all cases the phrases used in the Beatitudes are familiar from an Old Testament context, but in the sermon Jesus gives them new meaning. His bold, dynamic message proclaiming that our thoughts shape our reality has changed the lives of millions across the world and influenced many key contemporary spiritual writers such as Wayne Dyer, Esther Hicks, and Louise Hay, all of whom have tapped into the power of positive thinking.

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The book gave me enough understanding that my current "significant read" is the bible. Matthew 7:1–6 deals with judging. This book seems to be deciphering the bible from what I can tell. Tap into the power of prayer.

[3], This is the first of the Five Discourses of Matthew, the other four being Matthew 10, Matthew 13 (1–53), Matthew 18 and the Olivet discourse in Matthew 24.[4][5][6]. I would recommend "Sermon on the Mount" to anyone looking to expand their spirituality or to anyone just wanting to broaden their horizons through the classics... and that's what this book is...a classic. In the 5th century, Saint Augustine began his book Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount by stating: The last verse of chapter 5 of Matthew (5:48) is a focal point of the sermon that summarizes its teachings by advising the disciples to seek perfection.

The name and location of the mountain is unstated; the Mount of Beatitudes is the traditional interpret Van Voorst, Robert E (2000). .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. I am not particularly religious but just love the encouragement and the positive view of spiritual life especially when we are bombarded with negative comments of all sorts.

All scripture should be filtered thru these truths. Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged. Mateus Soares de Azevedo, "Esoterism and exoterism in the Sermon of the Mount". I am a pastor, using this book to lead an educational series take a new look at the Sermon on the Mount. [22], The issue of the theological structure and composition of the Sermon on the Mount remains unresolved.

Fox puts it quite simply: "The Truth turns out to be nothing less than the amazing but undeniable fact that the whole outer world--whether it be the physical body, the common things of life, the winds and the rain, the clouds, the earth itself--is amenable to man's thought, and that he has dominion over it when he knows it."

I keep reading it again and again. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016. The Sermon has been one of the most widely quoted elements of the Canonical Gospels. Eerdmans Publishing. It has reintroduced me to Jesus, who he was, who he is, and is shaping me into the man God has intended. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. The Bible is a "textbook of metaphysics" and the teachings of Jesus express--without dogma--a practical approach for the development of the soul and for the shaping of our lives into what we really wish them to be.

[3] It includes some of the best-known teachings of Jesus, such as the Beatitudes, and the widely recited Lord's Prayer. I absolutely love this book!.