THE WAY BEYOND (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A New Thought Guide to Divine Consciousness, Inner Awakening, and the Realization of the Indwelling SelfBy Joseph Benner
Length1h 37m
About this audiobook
The Way Beyond is a compact yet searching work of spiritual instruction, concerned with the soul's passage from personal striving into a higher realization of divine consciousness. Written in the meditative, declarative style characteristic of early twentieth-century New Thought and mystical Christianity, it blends exhortation, inward discipline, and metaphysical reflection. Its literary context is the tradition of devotional manuals that seek not merely to inform but to transform the reader's mode of perception. Joseph Benner, best known for The Impersonal Life, wrote under the influence of American metaphysical religion, Theosophical currents, and the practical idealism of New Thought. A businessman as well as a spiritual teacher, Benner brought to his writings a distinctive concern with applying inner realization to ordinary life. His work often dissolves the boundary between authorial voice and divine address, suggesting that true wisdom arises when the personal ego yields to the indwelling Self. This book is recommended for readers drawn to contemplative spirituality, Christian mysticism, and the literature of self-transcendence. Those seeking a systematic philosophical treatise may find it elusive, but readers willing to approach it as a guide to inward awakening will discover a lucid and quietly demanding companion.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length1 hr 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 16, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE WAY BEYOND (Annotated)
10Chapter 5 A Simple Law
2Introduction
11Chapter 6 An Absolute Letting Go
3Synopsis
12Chapter 7 Imagine the God-You
4Historical Context
13Chapter 8 The Christ Consciousness
5Preface
14Chapter 9 The Next Step
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6Chapter 1 God Within You
15Chapter 10 God and Mammon
7Chapter 2 God Is All In All
16Analysis
8Chapter 3 God Is the Real You
17Reflection
9Chapter 4 Your God Self
18Memorable Quotes
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