Fiction is, more often than not, the tool used to relay a message. The urantia book is fiction, but like many books that are not based on fact, the message should not be negated or discarded. The mysterious book of urantia reveals much more than we. If you are new to the urantia book, the syllabus material prepared for the new religious movements section of a world religions class taught at denison university is a good way to get started. Recently, a group of ministers from northern indiana, who were engaged in studying the urantia book, spent the day with us and, during the evening, dr. The urantia book internet school ubis offers free online courses, which are designed for either beginner, intermediate, or advanced students of the urantia book. The urantia book hardcover january 1, 1967 by urantia foundation author. The urantia book a brief description first published in chicago in 1955, the urantia book is the fifth epochal revelation on our planet and a spiritual feast for hungry souls.
While readers can dive in by starting from beginning or browsing the paper titles, many find it most inspiring to start with part iv. The papers, of which this is one, constitute the most recent presentation of truth to the mortals of urantia. The english text of the urantia book is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission. William ernest hockings 1912 book the meaning of god in human experience shares this distinction.
The urantia books authors present a meticulous, far more complete, and, to many readers who have studied it, a thoroughly convincing account of jesus life. This text conforms to urantia standard reference text committee 2008 recommendations. I understand that you choose not to accept certain parts of the book because they conflict with your view of the universe, and sane people often disagree on many fields, but you will find that the urantia book is on very sound. 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. No human being is listed as author of the urantia book.
The exact circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown. It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere around chicago. The origin of human life, the universe is not an accident. The books 2097 pages encompasses the highest and best use of the english language. The search will return a list of any items found which contain the sequence of letters you entered.
The only way that one can discern the truth of the urantia book is by opening it up and reading it. The founder is a noted chicago physician and psychiatrist dr. Strictly speaking, the bible should not be called the word of god. The life and teachings of jesus as it takes one through an epic example of how we might live in a given lifetime. The urantia book home page parts of the book titles of the papers contents of the book the titles of the papers paper. The urantia book download center, the webs mostinclusive source for urantia book downloads, where all available language versions of the urantia book can be freely. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I found the urantia book in 1980 as a high school student.
But the main bulk of the information in the urantia book is a brilliantly crafted treatise of celestial origincompletely unique. This is the 2010 standardized text of the urantia book. Here is a detailed study of the authors of the urantia book no human being is listed as author of the urantia book. The urantia book consumer preferences for entirety. This is the illustrated version of the urantia book. If you are searching for answers, read the urantia book. The author is unknown and there are many speculations about how it was written from sleeping mediums to plain materialization. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, world history, jesus, and ourselves multiple authors on. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 2097 pages and is available in hardcover format. To view the courses currently being offered, please click here.
A brief description of the urantia book urantia foundation. New and improved ebook and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The fellowship of humanity and the the parenthood of a loving god. Ever wondered where jesus was and what he was doing during the missing years.
The first edition of this novel was published in 1955, and was written by urantia foundation. Children learn extensively about relationships, the rewards and risks of adventure, the ultimate rewards of kindness, the ultimate outcome of selfishness. I had a worldview marred by misconceptions, fears, and an ignorance of lifes spiritual essentials. Coast to coast am student of the urantia revelation for almost 40 years, noted author and editor byron belitsos discussed the book of urantia and. If you prefer a video, a presentation by your editor at a conference in 2014 has been well. Its teachings blend science, philosophy, history, cosmology and religion. The urantia book kindle edition by multiple authors. The urantia book wikisource, the free online library. The urantia books authors present a meticulous, far more complete, and, to many readers who have studied it, a thoroughly convincing account of jesus life, religion, teachings, and times. In 1992, a reader of the urantia book, matthew block, selfpublished a paper that showed the urantia book utilized material from 15 other books. The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal relationship with god. Urantia foundation 533 west diversey parkway, chicago, il 60614, u. The urantia book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life.
The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 672 pages and is available in paperback format. Edwin lewiss 1931 book, god and ourselves, is unique in that it was used in three parts of the urantia book, in papers whose stated authors are a divine counselor, a melchizedek and a midwayer. The urantia book is a revelation of truth for our world from higher beings in the universe. Urantia foundation was established in 1950 to be the custodian of the inviolate text of the urantia book and to ensure that the book s teachings are spread, with the. Unparalleled cosmology eminently coordinates and illuminates religion, philosophy, science and history. The book s 2097 pages encompasses the highest and best use of the english language. It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mindblowing, and inspiring book i have ever read. Ubannotated and ubintegrated publishing urantia book study aids since 2016 because efficient education rocks. The urantia book fellowship urantia childrens books. The urantia book, first published by urantia foundation in 1955, presents us with the origin, history, and destiny of humanity. The urantia book is a matchless handbook for spiritual growth and exploration for life transformation. The urantia book was delivered to him by seven spirit beings in 1934. Instead, it is written as if directly presented by numerous celestial beings appointed to the task of. The great cult mystery christian research institute.
The central, super, and local universe audible audiobook unabridged urantia foundation author, narrator, publisher 3. The main characters of this spirituality, religion story are. The original text contains no visuals so weve added some for your enjoyment. 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 urantia book you have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about god, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of jesus. A collection of key passages from the urantia book by kelly elstrott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It answers the age old questions like why are we here and where are we going in addition. The urantia book 1 the urantia book the urantia book cover of the june 2008 paperback ed. The book and its publishers do not name a human author. I am not an author of the book, and i have no way to convince you that what is contained in its covers is true. The urantia book stated that it was a fact, which was later proven true by the 1960s technology you mentioned. The urantia brotherhood founded in 1955 with the foundations approval by 36 members of sadlers study group, and located at the address of the. D, who was instrumental as one of the human contacts with the celestial authors of the urantia book as it was taking shape in the early years of the 20th century. About the urantia book posted on goodreads september 18, 2009 this is my favorite book.
Sadler led a discussion on how we did not get the urantia book. The urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The urantia book hardcover january 1, 1990 by urantia author 3. The biggest blow occurred in 1989 when the urantia foundation denied the urantia brotherhood the right to sell the ub, or to use the name urantia or the threecircle logo 39697. Publication date 1955 topics urantia foundation, urantia book, kosmologie, god, openbaringen publisher chicago, urantia. Titles of the urantia book papers urantia book urantia foundation. The urantia book refers to the authorship as a collaborative effort by many superhuman, celestial beings, all of whom brought to this endeavor individual areas of knowledge and expertise. Notable in this document is the following, written by william sadler, m. So far 57,349 books have been downloaded, which is up 41% from 2016. D, who was instrumental as one of the human contacts with the celestial authors of the urantia book as it was taking shape in the early years of the 20th century criticism. Instead, it is written as if directly presented by numerous celestial beings appointed to the task of providing an epochal religious revelation.