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15.3.2008 | 10:45

paramahansa

"In titling this work The Second Coming of Christ, I am not referring to a literal return of Jesus to earth....A thousand Christs sent to earth would not redeem its people unless they themselves become Christlike by purifying and expanding their individual consciousness to receive therein the second coming of the Christ Consciousness, as was manifested in Jesus....Contact with this Consciousness, experienced in the ever new joy of meditation, will be the real second coming of Christ — and it will take place right in the devotee's own consciousness."
—Paramahansa yogananda

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
The Resurrection of the Christ Within You
A revelatory commentary on the original teachings of Jesus

Paramahansa Yogananda

One of the most eagerly awaited books in the history of Self-Realization Fellowship is Paramahansa Yogananda's revelatory interpretation of the teachings of Jesus Christ.

In this unprecedented masterwork of inspiration, Paramahansa Yogananda takes the reader on a profoundly enriching journey through the four Gospels, verse by verse, and illumines the universal path to oneness with God taught by Jesus to his immediate disciples but obscured through centuries of misinterpretation: "how to become like Christ, how to resurrect the Eternal Christ within one's Self."

Never before available in its entirety, this landmark work by one of the most revered spiritual teachers of our time transcends divisive sectarianism to reveal a unifying harmony underlying all true religions. A groundbreaking synthesis of East and West, it imparts the life-transforming realization that each of us can experience for ourselves the promised Second Coming — awakening of the all-fulfilling Divine Consciousness latent within our souls.

The text is accompanied by more than 30 full-color and sepia reproductions of paintings and rare drawings of the life of Jesus, as well as a comprehensive glossary, index, and subject annotations.

Topics discussed in depth include:

Baptism
The Holy Ghost
Meditation
Forgiveness of Sins
Reincarnation
Born Again
Heaven and Hell
Day of Judgment
Resurrection

Product details:

Two-volume slipcased hardcover
1,696 pages
6 1/2" x 10" x 4"
High-quality, acid-free paper
15 full-color prints, 17 sepia duotones
Subject annotations
36-page index
Glossary

What the Press is Saying About
The Second Coming of Christ

"Praised as a groundbreaking work..."

"[Yogananda's commentary] is being praised as the first detailed interpretation of the four Gospels by a Hindu. The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You offers startling ideas about the deeper meaning of Jesus' teachings and their essential unity with yoga, one of the world's oldest and most systematic religious paths to achieving oneness with God....It has been praised as a groundbreaking work by comparative religion scholars." (Read full review.)
— Los Angeles Times

"A masterpiece of spiritual revelation..."

"As Yogananda delves into the life and background of Jesus, it becomes clear that the Gospels contain a universal esoteric message that has been awaiting full and systematic explication since the apostolic age. In Yogananda's commentary, what had been veiled, obscure, and oblique is fully disclosed....A masterpiece of spiritual revelation." (Read full review.)
— Yoga International

"A majestic portrait of universality and depth..."

"A masterful work. The publication of The Second Coming of Christ, by Paramahansa Yogananda, has all the hallmarks of an epochal offering....Yogananda offers clarifications of a host of misunderstandings that have caused dissonance in Christianity and the way it is seen by people of other faiths....Yogananda penetrates this misinterpretation by explaining the distinctions between Jesus (the "son of man') and Christ, the honorific title acknowledging his exalted consciousness ( "son of God'); by providing the esoteric context of statements such as "I am the way,' and "No man cometh to the Father but by me;' by distinguishing between references to "sons of God' and the Trinitarian "only begotten son;' and by clarifying terms such as "everlasting fire,' "hell' and "judgment day.' The result is a majestic portrait of universality and depth. This is no ordinary work."
— Dayton Daily News

"Support for the ultimate convergence of science and religion..."

"Yogananda strips away the divisiveness and dogmatic approach that have accumulated around Jesus' teachings and affirms that it is possible for every individual — regardless of one's faith tradition — to have the same relationship that Jesus had with the Divine....One of the features that distinguishes Yogananda's commentary from most other Bible interpretations is his conviction that there is no inherent conflict between science and faith. His very accessible overview of the cosmology of India's seers, cited side-by-side with that of Einstein and the latest in theoretical physics, provides substantial support for the ultimate convergence of science and religion."
— Sacred Pathways

"Synchronizes with the need of the hour..."

"In a world that is full of hatred, violence, anger and darkness, the bringing out of The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You by Paramahansa Yogananda synchronizes with the need of the hour....The two-volume treatise provides a masterly interpretation of the teachings of Jesus Christ. True to the subtitle, the book is a revelatory commentary on the original teachings of Jesus."
— India Post

"Remarkable..."

"A remarkable new two-volume work...The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You contains insights that can help Christians see their faith in fresh ways."
— Kansas City Star

"Profoundly thought-provoking..."

"If you find it difficult to explain to devoutly Christian friends and relatives just what the philosophy of yoga is all about — especially why it is not in any way detrimental to your salvation or antithetical to the teachings of Jesus — then this massive two-volume work by the author of Autobiography of a Yogi may be for you....[It] casts a whole new light on Jesus' declaration, "I am the Truth, the Way, and the Life.' Yogananda's discourses make that Truth, that Way, and that Life seem attainable by anyone who pursues his or her sadhana (spiritual practice) diligently....Profoundly thought-provoking rumination on the ultimate meaning of perhaps the most studied — and, arguably, misunderstood — incarnation in human history. More than half a century after his mahasamadhi (passing), Yogananda is still illuminating the yogic path."
— Yoga Journal

"Rich with spiritual principle and inspiration..."

"If you're up for a spiritual journey that will explain verses you've heard all your life, but never fully comprehended, this is the book for you. Or, if you're interested in expanding your wisdom and spiritual consciousness, this is the book for you. This book is beautifully written, with great reverence and divine love; you get a glimpse of what it is to be in the company of a great and divine personage, such as Jesus. I highly recommend the book."
— 21st Century Books.com

"A unique perspective..."

"The Second Coming of Christ adds a distinctively unique perspective on the New Testament from a spiritual leader who saw Jesus Christ as a unifying figure...not a divisive one."
— Earth Star

"Breathes with the same heartfelt wisdom and gentle beauty that we associate with Autobiography of a Yogi..."

"Takes the reader on a powerfully enriching journey....This revelatory commentary on the original teachings of Jesus is copiously illustrated, and Yogananda's text breathes with the same heartfelt wisdom and gentle beauty that we associate with the Autobiography of a Yogi. If for any reason you may have lost touch with Jesus' message, Yogananda is an ideal companion to reawaken you to its meaning and majesty."
— Adyar Booknews (Australia)

"Incisive light on the teachings of Jesus.... Magnificent."

"Paramahansa Yogananda was a spiritual master who contributed significantly to introducing yoga to America. Now, after his passing, a new text has come forth, creating a graceful bridge between yoga and Christianity, shining incisive light on the teachings of Jesus....If you have been touched by yoga or the New Testament, this will be a magnificent gift for yourself or a loved one."
— Alan Cohen's Newsletter, Insights for Richer Living

"A must-read..."

"Fascinating.... A must-read for anyone exploring their spiritual side and interested in different aspects of faith."
— Nature and Health (Australia)

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