Beyond Theology: The Art of GodmanshipPantheon Books, 1964 - 236 pages Watts examines the theme that our normal sense of the person as a lonely island of consciousness is a dramatic illusion based on theological imagery. In a global context, the meaning of this imagery inevitably changes, yet without losing its unique values. |
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The Chinese Box | 3 |
Is It Serious? | 29 |
Who Is Responsible? | 57 |
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