The Essential Works of Joseph Benner (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Impersonal Life, The Way Beyond, The Way Out, The Teacher, Brotherhood & WealthBy Joseph Benner
Length17h 43m
About this audiobook
The Essential Works of Joseph Benner gathers the central writings of one of American New Thought's most distinctive mystical voices, including teachings associated with The Impersonal Life. Composed in a direct, devotional, and often oracular prose, these works seek to move the reader from ego-centered striving toward an awareness of the divine Self as the true ground of being. Their literary context lies at the intersection of early twentieth-century metaphysical religion, Christian mysticism, and practical spiritual self-culture. Joseph Benner, an Ohio businessman and spiritual writer, published much of his work anonymously under the name "Anonymous," a choice consistent with his emphasis on impersonality and surrender of the personal self. His commercial discipline, religious seriousness, and engagement with the metaphysical currents of his era shaped a body of writing that treats spiritual realization not as doctrine alone, but as inward practice and lived transformation. This volume is recommended for readers interested in New Thought, contemplative Christianity, and the history of modern esoteric spirituality. It will especially reward those drawn to concise yet demanding spiritual prose, where instruction, meditation, and metaphysical affirmation combine in a sustained call to inner awakening.
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
Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (22)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length17 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Essential Works of Joseph Benner (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Impersonal Life
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6Chapter 1 I AM
7Chapter 2 Be Still and Know
8Chapter 3 I, Life, God
9Chapter 4 Consciousness, Intelligence, Will
10Chapter 5 The Key
11Chapter 6 Thinking and Creating
12Chapter 7 The Word
13Chapter 8 My Idea
14Chapter 9 The Garden of Eden
15Chapter 10 Good and Evil
16Chapter 11 Use
17Chapter 12 Soul Mates
18Chapter 13 Authority
19Chapter 14 Mediums and Mediators
20Chapter 15 Masters
21Chapter 16 The Christ and Love
22Chapter 17 Finding Me
23Chapter 18 Union
24The Way Out
25Preface
26Chapter 1 The Law
27Chapter 2 The Ultimatum
28Chapter 3 Appearances
29Chapter 4 The Way Out
30Chapter 5 Definite Instructions
31Chapter 6 Be Positive
32Chapter 7 A King's Son
33Chapter 8 Use Money Fearlessly
34The Way Beyond
35Preface
36Chapter 1 God Within You
37Chapter 2 God Is All In All
38Chapter 3 God Is the Real You
39Chapter 4 Your God Self
40Chapter 5 A Simple Law
41Chapter 6 An Absolute Letting Go
42Chapter 7 Imagine the God-You
43Chapter 8 The Christ Consciousness
44Chapter 9 The Next Step
45Chapter 10 God and Mammon
46The Way to the Kingdom
47Chapter ISeek Ye First the Kingdom
48Chapter IIThe Light Which Lighteth Every Man
49Chapter IIII Am the Way, the Truth and the Life
50Chapter IVI Am the Door
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