He has not only performed a great service on behalf of this revelatory text, but he makes it real and meaningful in the lives of readers. About the urantia book posted on goodreads september 18, 2009 this is my favorite book. Byron belitsos is an editor, journalist, political activist, and the publisher of origin press. Introduction to the urantia book not long ago a woman wrote to me about a very painful episode in her life. Jan 23, 2012 the urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation. Byron has been a student of the urantia book for four decades, and has spoken about its teachings at many conferences and on innumerable programs, including coasttocoast am radio, red ice radio, and gaiamtv. Also features a discussion board, question and answer. Publication date 1955 topics urantia book, urantiapapers, jesus, bible, religion, christianity, revelation collection opensource language english. The urantia book was delivered to him by seven spirit beings in 1934.
The revelatory, scientific, and evolutionary import of the urantia book has been situated within an integrative context for the 21st century and beyond. Byron belitsos is a leading exponent of the urantia book with training in philosophy, psychology, history, and theology. The truth about the universal father had begun to dawn upon mankind when the prophet said. Paper 72 government on a neighboring planet urantia book. Urantia foundation 533 west diversey parkway, chicago, il 60614, u. The urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation. A brief description of the urantia book urantia book. Download the urantia papers the complete pdf ebook. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago some time between 1924 and 1955.
It has received various degrees of interest ranging from praise to criticism for its religious and science content, its unusual length, and its lack of a known author. The origin story of the urantia book june 9, 2016 byron belitsos believers in the mysterious urantia book maintain that it is an epochal revelation of supernatural origin that. May 27, 2004 michael gleghorn takes a hard look at the claims of the urantia book and finds it lacking in substance and evidence introduction to the urantia book. Find books like the urantia book from the worlds largest community of readers. To the very end andrew remained dean of the apostolic corps. In this abridged edition first published in 2005, the original text has been reduced to 606 pages. He is the publisher, editor, or coauthor of numerous acclaimed and awardwinning books, including many related to the urantia revelation. The exact, detailed circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown for two reasons. The urantia book is the book you have been hoping to find. Sadler, who taught at chicagos mccormick theological seminary. Here is a brief description of the urantia book from its official web site the urantia book, first published by the urantia foundation in 1955, was authored by celestial beings as a special revelation to our planet, urantia the books message is that all human beings are one family, the sons and daughters of one god, the universal father. Aug 25, 2019 ive been reading the ub for 40 years and, imho, its the mt. Skeptic martin gardner, in a book otherwise highly critical of the urantia book, writes that it is highly imaginative and that the cosmology outrivals in fantasy the cosmology of any sciencefiction work known to me.
The urantia book paper 72 government on a neighboring planet 72. However, the mormon product pales by comparison to the encyclopedic detail and complexity of the urantia book. Your evolving soul the cosmic spirituality of the urantia revelation with alfred lambremont webre. Though first published in 1955, the bulk of its material was actually channeled in the early 1930s. A collection of key passages from the urantia book by elstrott, kelly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The english text of the urantia book is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission. You have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about god, life in the inhabited universe. He has been a student of the urantia book for nearly four decades, coauthoring five books on its teachings including his most recent title, healing a broken world. The facsimile is available in 600dpi and 1600dpi resolutions in djvu and pdf formats.
The urantia book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. Studying the urantia book a place to discuss what the ub says, how to apply it to daily life, and how to change the world for the better. Sean esbjornhargens, phd, editor, metatheory for the twentyfirst century. Nov 25, 2019 the urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. Ive been reading the ub for 40 years and, imho, its the mt. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, jesus, and ourselves multiple authors on. Byron belitsos is a leading exponent of the urantia book with training in philosophy, psychology, history, religious studies, and theology. The urantia book 4 mosteller and wallace methods of stylometry indicates at least nine authors were involved, and by comparatively analyzing the book against sadlers the mind at mischief, does not indicate authorship or extensive editing by sadler, without ruling out the possibility of limited edits. The contribution belitsos makes to our understanding of soul dynamics is essential.
The urantia book, first published by urantia foundation in 1955, presents us with the origin, history, and destiny of humanity. The urantia book a biblical worldview perspective probe. The cosmic spirituality of the urantia revelation byron belitsos learn more about the book here order from amazon the contribution belitsos makes to our understanding of soul dynamics is essential reading in these turbulent times. The urantia book 3 had it under my observation more or less ever since, having been present at probably 250 of the night sessions, many of which have been attended by a stenographer who made voluminous notes. He is the publisher, editor, or coauthor of numerous acclaimed books, including many related to the urantia revelation. Each coloured link within the article will lead you to a related topic on a different page of this site. The first society of the urantia book fellowship was formed in chicago, in 1955. The transhumans of prehistory according to the urantia. It explains our life as cosmic citizens in the grand universe of universes.
If you are searching for answers, read the urantia book. The author of this article may or may not agree with the views expressed on those pages. The urantia book was supposedly dictated to a chicago psychiatrist named w. Site offering the complete book available to read online. However while the text is part of the original article, the links are not. Recasts jesus into the guide for seekers of all faiths and all walks of life. An awardwinning author and book publisher, byron belitsos is the founder and ceo of origin press as well as a leading expert on the urantia book. Byron belitsos wonderful book is a clarion call for all of us to reengage the urantia cosmology and consider its provocative metaview in a. The urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book.
Byron belitsos, an expert on the urantia book, brings together its concepts in coordination with what theologians, philosophers, and historians have already established and raises the bar of comprehension to those seeking a higher and more refined understanding of god, human soul development and the greater cosmic realities. Catholic, seventh day adventist, buddhist, wicca, urantia, terasem. The founder is a noted chicago physician and psychiatrist dr. Because of this conceptual poverty associated with so much. The urantia book, urantia foundation, urantia fellowship, and the urantia three concentric circle symbol above banner of michael represent a modernday ariangnostic cult. A the primary reason is because it is a periodic epochal revelation from god to all mankind that appeared on earth in 1955 outside of the oracles of traditional rel. A book which appears frequently in the hands of mystical, new age, and spiritual seekers is the urantia book. Urantia followers reject the tenets of orthodox christianity particularly canonicity and thus cannot be considered christian by any traditional definition. It answers questions about god, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and it includes an uplifting narrative of the life and teachings of jesus. These papers differ from all previous revelations, for they are not the work of a single universe personality but a composite presentation by many beings. Kellogg, the cornflake king, an identification gardner first made in 1991. Goodreads members who liked the urantia book also liked.
Society religion and spirituality new age urantia book. Byron belitsos is a leading exponent of the urantia book. Human beings are still more confused and uncertain about the relationships of the divine personalities designated by these numerous appellations. Sadler from 1934 to 1935 by a man who spoke in his sleep on behalf of alien supermortals called revelators. Between 1934 and 1956 a group of 36 people, who called themselves the forum, met to study the original manuscripts of the urantia book. The papers, of which this is one, constitute the most recent presentation of truth to the mortals of urantia. Not long ago a woman wrote to me about a very painful episode in her life. The book and its publishers do not name a human author. The great cult mystery, he sets forth the full range of evidence to support this conclusion. The life and teachings of jesus the urantia book, text with. T he universal father is the god of all creation, the first source and center of all things and beings. Jun 10, 2009 the unnamed contactee was wilfred a nephew of w. The fact that the urantia book agrees with the bible in certain areas confirms the fact that the author human andor demonic had some level of understanding regarding spiritual themes.
The urantia bookpaper 1 wikisource, the free online library. The urantia book contributed by michael gleghorn this article is also available in spanish. This is the first edition of the urantia book, published in 1955. Aug 06, 2017 byron belitsos is a leading exponent of the urantia book with training in philosophy, psychology, history, and theology. First society for readers of the urantia book chicago. The urantia book over 582 fivestar ratings on amazon. Jun 11, 2008 the urantia book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. Sadler formed a group to discuss these revelations, from which the urantia foundation was formed in 1950. The facsimile is available in 600dpi and 1600dpi resolutions in djvu. The urantia book fellowship is a 501 c 3 nonprofit religious organization and your donation is tax deductible. A student of the urantia book for over four decades. It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mindblowing, and inspiring book i have ever read.
It instructs on the genesis, history, and destiny of. Dear all, i want to make sure you know that there is a growing body of people around the world who want a second or new urantia book. The urantia book 1955 first edition by divine counsellor et al. The cosmic spirituality of the urantia revelation may 2017. The exact circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown.
First society for readers of the urantia book chicago, chicago, illinois. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation. The author supports in a most eloquent way the immense value of the revelatory work, the urantia book. Urantia book by urantia foundation staff, audiobook other. The urantia book is noted for its high level of internal consistency and an advanced writing style. It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere around chicago. You can donate using the form on this page, you can donate using your paypal account, or you can add a donation along with other products you purchase at our online store. Also features a discussion board, question and answer section, spiritual news, and glossary.
Urantia the urantia book books q why isnt the urantia book more well known. He is a longtime students of the urantia book and were participants in the teaching mission from its inception. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. This book is educational in that it provides information about the origin, history, and destiny of mankind and this planet we live on. The life and teachings of jesus the urantia book, text. First think of god as a creator, then as a controller, and lastly as an infinite upholder. The coauthor of five books on the urantia book, including his most recent title, healing a broken world, byron belitsos brings the teachings of the urantia revelation to a worldwide audience. The great cult mystery christian research institute. This is considered to be the smallest possible size which can still retain a representation of the structure and content of the teachings. Video, audio, graphic, and informational resources related to the life and teaching of jesus in the urantia book. Belitsos compares the urantia books futuristic teachings about the threefold design of the human selfsystem to the models of selfhood. The human beings most directly involved in the transactions leading to the subsequent publication of the urantia book in 1955 took and honored what they described as a sacred promise of secrecy, and all are now deceased. The urantia book wikisource, the free online library. The urantia book reveals that gender differences are an essential feature of human life, even the afterlife, and that genderbased biological and mental differences are the basis of the complementarity of the sexes.
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