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The book consists of 196 papers and is divided into four major parts entitled. The urantia book contents of the book page foreword1 i. 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. The great cult mystery, he sets forth the full range of evidence to support this conclusion. The life of jesus, designated in the urantia book as the fourth epochal revelation, ub 61 is said to have redeemed the planet of the blunders of rebellion. Not long ago a woman wrote to me about a very painful episode in her life. The hindus likewise combined their multifarious deities into the one spirituality of the gods portrayed in the rigveda. This is the illustrated version of the urantia book. I n conceiving of deity, man first includes all gods, then subordinates all foreign gods to his tribal deity, and finally excludes all but the one god of final and supreme value. 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. The urantia book was supposedly dictated to a chicago psychiatrist named w. The urantia book is a spiritual, philosophical, and religious book that originated in chicago some time between 1924 and 1955. Email or talk to a member of the national or local urantia association in your country or region to find a study group near you or to find others interested in starting a study group.
Sadler, who taught at chicagos mccormick theological seminary. It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mindblowing, and inspiring book i have ever read. The fire and smoke, together with the thunderous detonations associated with the eruptions of this volcanic mountain, all impressed and awed the bedouins of the surrounding regions and caused them greatly to fea. Society religion and spirituality new age urantia book. The urantia book is the book you have been hoping to find. Urantia book by urantia foundation staff, audiobook other. More than just the bestyet urantia book search engine, this latest and easytouse search engine variant raises the bar on urantia book discovery tools and was specifically designed for anydeviceuse its responsive. It was first published in 1955 by urantia foundation. Recasts jesus into the guide for seekers of all faiths and all walks of life. A number of readers of the urantia book have given us permission to refer other readers to them. A brief description of the urantia book urantia book. The urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book.
The great kentucky volcanic eruption urantia evidence. The urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation. It explains our life as cosmic citizens in the grand universe of universes. If you wish to read the plain text version of the book, please click here. The urantia revelation is a credible and rich source of information on extraterrestrials. The urantia bookpaper 96 wikisource, the free online. The urantia book contributed by michael gleghorn this article is also available in spanish. Introduction to the urantia book not long ago a woman wrote to me about a very painful episode in her life. Also features a discussion board, question and answer section, spiritual news, and glossary. The urantia book internet school ubis offers free online courses, which are designed for either beginner, intermediate, or advanced students of the urantia book. Jacksonville, florida contact webmaster to request. To view the courses currently being offered, please click here. The urantia book over 582 fivestar ratings on amazon.
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It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere around chicago. Translations not otherwise otherwise designated below are ed by urantia foundation and offered here by permission. The founder is a noted chicago physician and psychiatrist dr. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, world history, jesus, and ourselves kindle edition by multiple authors. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual, philosophical, and religious book that originated in chicago some time between 1924 and 1955.
The word urantia is simply the books name for earth. The urantia book paper 40 the ascending sons of god 40. The urantia book is a fabulous book comprising of its foreword followed by 196 subject papers depicting various topics covering the controlled evolution of the universe, life, intelligence, religion, science, philosophy and spirituality, under the supreme governence of the first source and centre called the universal father god who is infinite beyond time and space. The book provides new spiritual truth for modern men and women and a pathway to a personal relationship with god. Also features a discussion board, question and answer. The urantia book paper 33 administration of the local universe 33. We are informed by the urantia book that about 330 million years ago there occurred the eruption of the great north american volcano of eastern kentucky, one of the greatest single volcanic activities ever known. Recently, ive been returning to the catholic faith in which i was raised. Find books like the urantia book from the worlds largest community of readers.
Urantiabook films is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the urantia book and the way it illuminates our spiritual heritage. 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. Sadler from 1934 to 1935 by a man who spoke in his sleep on behalf of alien supermortals called revelators. About the urantia book posted on goodreads september 18, 2009 this is my favorite book. The english text of the urantia book is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission. In fact, i believe that that the urantia book is more compatible with catholicism than with. A number of readers of the urantia book have given us permission to refer other readers to. Site offering the complete book available to read online. Registration for the new trimester opens on monday, april 20. The urantia bookpaper 96 wikisource, the free online library. The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal relationship with god.
The urantiaindia site leads you to revealed knowledge. 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. According to the urantia book fellowship ubf, the urantia book ub is. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, jesus, and ourselves multiple authors on. The urantia book wikisource, the free online library. Hancocks of paducah is the foremost supplier of premium fabrics for quilting, home decor. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The ashes of this volcano covered five hundred square miles to a depth of from fifteen to twenty feet.
The urantia book claims to have been revealed by superhuman personalities from higher universes. The urantia book, first published by urantia foundation in 1955, presents us with the origin, history, and destiny of humanity. The urantia book this text conforms to urantia standard reference text committee 2008 recommendations this text displays the standard referencing system numbers the urantia book this text conforms to urantia standard reference text committee 2008 recommendations this text displays the standard referencing system numbers skip to navigation. Kellogg, the cornflake king, an identification gardner first made in 1991. The urantia book claims to be a revelation, but it seems there may be some historical errors that would invalidate this claim. Biblical historical accuracy of the urantia book opinions requested on several statements. The book and its publishers do not name a human author. In addition to discussing the nature of et life on inhabited planets, it also pre sents an advanced picture of the cosmology of the universe of universesincluding an extensive discussion of the divine purpose behind the creation and evolution of life on the innumerable material worlds of space. The jews synthesized all gods into their more sublime concept of the lord god of israel. Pronunciation of urantia with 2 audio pronunciations, 1 meaning, 5 translations and more for urantia.
The urantia book portrays our relationship with god the father. Administration of the local universe urantia book urantia. The exact circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown. I found the urantia book in 1980 as a high school student. Paper 33 administration of the local universe urantia book. The urantia book was delivered to him by seven spirit beings in 1934. The urantia book this text conforms to urantia standard reference text committee 2008 recommendations this text displays the standard referencing system numbers.
For fifty years the channel for the urantia papers has remained a complete mystery. The father does not otherwise personally function in the administrative affairs of a local universe. Sadler formed a group to discuss these revelations, from which the urantia foundation was formed in 1950. The urantia book of 2,097 pages, successfully intigrates science, religion and philosphy in a reasonable and soul satisfying manner. If you are searching for answers, read the urantia book.
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 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. Jan 23, 2012 the urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation. International study group directory a note about directory listings. Join us for a warm and in depth discussion on november 4th 2018. It has received various degrees of interest ranging from praise to criticism for its religious and.
The urantia book is noted for its high level of internal consistency and an advanced writing style. This urantia book page is dedicated to all urantians to express the truths that they have discovered in the revelation. Jun 10, 2009 the unnamed contactee was wilfred a nephew of w. I had a worldview marred by misconceptions, fears, and an ignorance of lifes spiritual essentials. Urantiauniversity is a global center of study and service dedicated to training teachers and farseeing leaders and fostering a spiritual community with cosmic ideals based on truths in the urantia book. With the most comprehensive and uptodate collection of all available urantia book translations. The urantia book a biblical worldview perspective probe. 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. A thorough examination of the evidence of a link between the sleeping prophet and t he urantia book. All human beings are the sons and daughters of a loving god and therefore brothers and sisters in the family of god. It instructs on the genesis, history, and destiny of. It is the most comprehesive and thrilling book that great numbers of readers have ever encountered. The original text contains no visuals so weve added some for your enjoyment.
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