James redfield is the new york times bestselling author of the celestine prophecy. I looked at her eyes, at the intense way she was looking at me. A pocket guide to the nine insights by james redfield, 9780857501578, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dec 6, 2018 the books by james redfield, the insights and the controversies. Matthew settle plays an american history teacher who travels to peru to look into the discovery of an ancient manuscript that foretells the arrival of a new spirituality. Jan 23, 2014 based on james redfields worldwide bestselling novel, the celestine prophecy is a spiritual adventure film chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rainforests of peru. When james redfield wrote the celestine prophecy and the tenth insight, he crystallized a new spiritual vision for millions of people around the. James redfield has used simple language, colorful words, and precise thoughts that allowed me to understand the overall meaning of his book. Stephen lew directorthe school of positive psychology the celestine prophecy by james redfield, that book pivoted my journey towards personal development and human excellence. The title the celestine prophecy in code for the ideas noosphere to omega noosphere being celestine and omega being prophecy. An adaptation of james redfields novel about the search for a sacred manuscript in the peruvian rain forest. One thing about redfields adventure, as it is subtitled, is its familiar format.
The main character undertakes a journey to find and understand a series of nine spiritual insights in an ancient manuscript in peru. An adventure is a 1993 novel by james redfield that discusses various psychological and spiritual ideas rooted in multiple ancient eastern traditions and new age spirituality. James lives with his wife, salle, and cat, meredith, in alabama and arizona. Although the manuscript was found in these celestine ruins of mayan and later incan use, oddly enough it was written in.
The novel is seen as a spiritual guide for the new age. The story the celestine prophecy tells is one of adventure and discovery, but it is also a guidebook that has the power to crystalize your perceptions of why you are where you are in life and to direct your steps with a new energy and optimism as you head into tomorrow. The manuscript is based on new age movements,ancient religions and eastern philosophy. What the celestine prophecy is, is a film that tries to be. At the point of time, nearly 2 decades ago, i started an inner quest of holistic wisdom, through the studies of metaphysics, meditation practices, philosophy, popular psychology, transpersonal. The celestine prophecy tells the story of a manuscript that was allegedly composed by mayans in the peruvian andes around 600 b. Ive also seen a celestine prophecy workbook in the stores. The celestine prophecy is a book that takes itself seriously. The story it tells is a gripping one of adventure and discovery, but it is also. Maybe warner, stumped by the books success, thought it safest to publish as is.
The celestine prophecy is a book that is not only inspirational but also motivational too. The book is a firstperson narrative of the narrators spiritual awakening as he goes through a transitional period of his life. In the rain forests of peru, an ancient manuscript has been discovered. James redfield is the author of a number of critically acclaimed books, including the tenth insight, the secret of shambhala, the celestine vision and, of course the phenomenal international bestseller, the celestine prophecy, which spent more than three years on the new york times bestseller list. The cultic studies journal on the celestine prophecy. The celestine prophecy was initially selfpublished to much wordofmouth success on the new age circuit, and for whatever reason, warner books made no effort to correct its typos, redundancies, inaccuracies, and missing colons and comas. The celestine prophecy 8 audio tapes by james redfield and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Based on james redfields worldwide bestselling novel, the celestine prophecy is a spiritual adventure film chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls in. Although the manuscript was found in these celestine ruins of mayan and later incan use, oddly enough it was written in aramaic. The celestine prophecy by james redfield consists of a story that follows an unnamed middleaged man as he travels through the peruvian jungles in pursuit of a mysterious manuscript, slowly learning each of the manuscripts main points, or insights, from strangers he meets along the way. Of course, this book was only one part of redfields overall new age package. If you are searching for something entertaining yet spiritual, you should read the celestine prophecy.
The first group of readers focus on the of the writing. The 12 celestine insights spiritual awakening synchronicity. The celestine prophecy is an actionadventure adaptation of the hit novel by james redfield, a film that moves so swiftly it can be difficult at times to absorb the new age philosophy tucked into redfields multiple, socalled insights. Written by james redfield, the novel has become a spiritual guidebook of sorts for the new age movement. Let me quote the rest, a book that has been passed from hand to hand, from friend to friend, since it first appeared in small bookshops across america, the celestine prophecy is a work that has come to light at a time when the world deeply needs to read its words. See more ideas about celestine prophecy, spirituality and spiritual awakening. The celestine prophecy is an easy, engaging read about a quest for knowledgewisdom. The celestine prophecy book series by multiple authors includes books the celestine prophecy, the tenth insight, the secret of shambhala. Its message of hope and the validation of our collective social awakening in the twilight of the millennium. The celestine prophecy is a fiction book which speaks about a manuscript that was written in peru in 600 b. Celestine prophecy new age guidebook celestine prophecy is a popculture spiritual term derived from the book by the same name. The celestine prophecy 4 book series kindle edition.
A man journeys to peru and discovers the meaning of life through nine insights, which are invaluable to living a spiritually enrichedevolved life on earth. It is about an ancient manuscript that is discovered in the rain forests of peru. The celestine prophecy is a waste of celluloid this film shouldnt have been made and it was a poor execution of a popular book. Redfield continued the story with the sequels the tenth insight. Apr 19, 2009 the celestine prophecy predicts a massive evolution and transformation in our society and it is predicted to take place sometime in the last decades of the 20th century. Find out for yourself why virtually everyone you know has this book, described as an adventure in pursuit of a spiritual mystery, on their coffee table.
The celestine prophecy christian research institute. Now i hear you asking, if its fiction, why would there be a workbook. See the complete celestine prophecy series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In the celestine prophecy, the third insight is called a matter of energy.
The writer has put these into a story to explain it easier to the reader. This is a unique novel about life and living life to its. Any aspiring novelist who has yearned to see his or her labor of love sitting atop the new york timess bestseller list can now take heart. Its a book to live by and the followon books are equally as compelling although, if i recall, the 10th insight starts out slower. This phenomenal novel spent over 3 years on the new york times bestsellers list. The celestine prophecy by james redfield, paperback barnes.
The celestine prophecy is the title of a novel by james redfield. The whole book the celestine prophecy is a plagurized copy of pierre teilhard with the coinicidencesynchronicity stolen from the ideas of carl jung whereas dan brown has been exposed for stealing james. As i read the uniquely written passages about how one can percieve things differently in life, i felt that this book can turn a negative perspective into a positive by just reading the first insight. He writes widely on the topic of human spiritual awareness and is active in the worldwide effort to save our last remaining wilderness areas. When we get enough energy, in the right ways, we can raise our vibration. The celestine prophecy by james redfield, paperback. This book is very simply about how we get and use energy. The celestine prophecy is told in first person, with the i of the story never identified as to name, age, race, or background. With matthew settle, thomas kretschmann, sarah wayne callies, annabeth gish. This book has answered some questions i have long been searching.
Each of the nine insights are explored within the novel, including practical tips for selfrealization. Even so, there is something compelling about the book. You have never read a book like this beforea book that comes along once in a lifetime to change lives forever. It is an occult adventure story of the same genre of true story occult fiction made popular in the mid to latenineteenth century by bulwerlytton zanoni, the coming race, marie corelli a. I know this video is long, but i decided, i wont compromise the just so more people will watch, thats dumb. The celestine prophecy by james redfield, 9781742751054, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The celestine prophecy by james redfield, 9780553409024, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the celestine prophecy by redfield, james online on amazon. The book advertised a newsletter and an audiotape astrological reading by redfield, who is also an aura reader. The narrative, while it has its moments, is neither gripping nor compelling. The two most common reactions to it are this is utter trash and it changed my life. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
James redfield is the author of the celestine prophecy and the tenth insight. Many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase. Buy the celestine prophecy first printing by redfield, james isbn. Inspired by the celestine prophecy by james redfield, dee lillegard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The celestine prophecy by james redfield is an enlightening piece for literary work.
Holding the vision the celestine prophecy book 2 james redfield. Ive read the books, and the thoughts and insights are beautiful and hopeful. The third insight experience study the 12 insights have been designed to guide you through the universal laws that govern the unseen spiritual world, just as scientists assist us in understanding the physical realm. This is a unique novel about life and living life to its fullest. The celestine prophecy predicts a massive evolution and transformation in our society and it is predicted to take place sometime in the last decades of the 20th century. Buy a cheap copy of the celestine prophecy book by james redfield. James redfield the celestine prophecy tom butlerbowdon.