
Riddle of Life (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A New Thought Inquiry into Consciousness, Creative Mind Power, and the Spiritual Laws of Personal GrowthBy Thomas TrowardLength29h 11m
About this audiobook
Thomas Troward's Riddle of Life is a concise yet ambitious work of metaphysical inquiry, seeking to reconcile spiritual intuition with rational law. Written in the lucid, orderly prose characteristic of early twentieth-century New Thought literature, the book examines the nature of consciousness, causation, individuality, and the creative power of mind. Its style is philosophical rather than devotional, marked by careful distinctions and a juridical precision that places it within the broader context of idealist thought, esoteric Christianity, and mental science. Troward, a former divisional judge in British-administered India, brought to metaphysics the habits of legal reasoning and comparative reflection. His exposure to Eastern religious ideas, combined with his Christian background and interest in science, helped shape his conviction that spiritual principles operate according to intelligible laws. Riddle of Life reflects this synthesis: a disciplined attempt to articulate how human thought participates in a universal creative order. This book is recommended for readers drawn to philosophical spirituality, New Thought, and the intellectual history of mind-power teachings. Those seeking practical inspiration grounded in systematic argument will find Troward both demanding and illuminating.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length29 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 24, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Riddle of Life (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Hidden Power
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6The Perversion of Truth
7The “I Am”
8Affirmative Power
9Submission
10Completeness
11The Principle of Guidance
12Desire as the Motive Power
13Touching Lightly
14Present Truth
15Yourself
16Religious Opinions
17A Lesson from Browning
18The Spirit of Opulence
19Beauty
20Separation and Unity
21Externalisation
22Entering into the Spirit of It
23The Bible and the New Thought
24Jachin and Boaz
25Hephzibah
26Mind and Hand
27The Central Control
28What is Higher Thought
29The Law and the Word (pt. 1)
30The Law and the Word (pt. 2)
31The Creative Process in the Individual (pt. 1)
32The Creative Process in the Individual (pt. 2)
33The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science (pt. 1)
34The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science (pt. 2)
35The Dore Lectures on Mental Science (pt. 1)
36The Dore Lectures on Mental Science (pt. 2)
37Bible Mystery and Bible Meaning (pt. 1)
38Bible Mystery and Bible Meaning (pt. 2)
39Bible Mystery and Bible Meaning (pt. 3)
40Bible Mystery and Bible Meaning (pt. 4)
41Analysis
42Reflection
43Memorable Quotes