The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming An Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart

Written by Cynthia Bourgeault

Narrated by Denice Stradling

A book to help Christian readers awaken their hearts to a deepened spiritual perception of the world by reclaiming the practices of our Wisdom tradition. The author introduces the idea of a three-centered knowing: a way of looking at the world with the heart (this mystical, spiritual vision) in conjunction with the mind (rational) and body (physical). The goal is to see beyond the physical and rational aspects of our selfhood and to the inner quality of aliveness that the mind alone cannot perceive. This depth of perception gives us a grounded, sustaining vision for our life's purpose and meaning, and helps us to sacrifice the artificial (and therefore limiting) parts of ourselves and yield to the wholeness of the divine will. With vivid stories and examples, the author illustrates spiritual concepts of vision, sacrifice, and transformation, In a final chapter, she provides tools, ideas, and practical advice for developing Wisdom practices and nurturing visionary seeing. Most books on this kind of mystical spiritual vision are either based on personal experience, or new-age philosophies, or come from Jewish, Sufi, or Buddhist mystical traditions. Where Our True Heart Lies is the only book to locate the ancient and precise Wisdom tradition firmly within the Christian heritage and helps Christians see how it fits within their theology.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Jul 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781705262627

Cynthia Bourgeault

Modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader, Cynthia Bourgeault, is the author of several books: The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, and Love is Stronger than Death.

Reviews for The Wisdom Way of Knowing

[james harold Bardwell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Remarkable, and much needed for this soul, spirit and heart and I suspect for many more seekers.

[Rob · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very insightful writing that broadened my understanding. It is worth a reading or listening!

[Fr. Constantine Sarantidis · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really wanted to listen to this, and I’m sure the content is excellent, as I’m a bit familiar with the author’s work. But the reader in this audio version is very difficult to listen to, at least for me. I stopped listening after a couple minutes. The reader slurs and her diction is not as clear as I would want.

[james Miller · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent for those who are searching. Might help you understand intelectually what you have been experiencing.

[Olga Naden · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am a huge fan of Cynthia's work and this book does not disappoint. It is a short course in ancient Wisdom tradition and its aim is to 'traverse the 12 inches between the brain and the heart'. It gives just enough historical background, pulled skilfully from various wisdom tradition, and marries it with powerful daily practices that are very simple yet profound. If you are a spiritual seeker that likes to be inspired by a variety of sources: Sufism, hermeticism, Gnosticism, mystical Christianity and others, you will find this book hugely inspiring.