Alvin Boyd Kuhn

The Root Of All Religion is a philosophical and historical exploration of the origins and evolution of religion, written by Alvin Boyd Kuhn. The book delves into the fundamental questions of human existence, such as the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and the purpose of existence. Kuhn argues that all religions, regardless of their specific doctrines and practices, share a common root in the universal human experience of awe and wonder in the face of the mysteries of existence.Throughout the book, Kuhn draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient mythologies, religious texts, and philosophical treatises, to trace the development of religious thought from its earliest origins to the present day. He explores the role of religion in shaping human culture and society, and the ways in which it has influenced art, literature, and science.Kuhn's writing is scholarly and erudite, but also accessible and engaging. He presents complex ideas in a clear and straightforward manner, making the book suitable for both academic and general readers. Overall, The Root Of All Religion is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a compelling perspective on the nature of religion and its place in human history and culture.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Who Is This King of Glory?"" is a book written by Alvin Boyd Kuhn that explores the concept of divinity and the nature of God in various religious traditions. The book delves into the similarities and differences between different religions and their interpretations of the divine. Kuhn argues that the idea of God is a universal concept that transcends any particular religion or culture. He also explores the role of symbolism and metaphor in religious texts and how they can be used to gain a deeper understanding of the divine. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at readers who are interested in philosophy, theology, and comparative religion. It is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of God and the human relationship with the divine.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Esoteric Structure Of The Alphabet by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a book that delves into the hidden meaning and symbolism behind the letters of the alphabet. Kuhn, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and mythology, explores how the letters of the alphabet have been used throughout history to convey spiritual and mystical concepts.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of the alphabet and how it has been used in various cultures and traditions. Kuhn discusses the origins of the alphabet and how it evolved over time, as well as its use in ancient Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, and other cultures.The second part of the book is where Kuhn really dives deep into the esoteric meaning of the alphabet. He explores how each letter has its own unique symbolism and how these symbols can be used to unlock hidden meanings in words and texts. Kuhn also discusses how the letters of the alphabet can be used in meditation and other spiritual practices.Throughout the book, Kuhn draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, mythology, and philosophy, to support his arguments. He also provides numerous examples to illustrate his points, making the book accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge and understanding.Overall, The Esoteric Structure Of The Alphabet is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will appeal to anyone interested in the hidden meanings behind language and symbolism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in comparative religion, mythology, or spirituality.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Prayer and Healing: A Rational Exegesis"" by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a book that explores the relationship between prayer and healing from a rational and intellectual perspective. The author argues that prayer is not a supernatural or mystical practice, but rather a natural and logical process that can have a profound impact on physical and mental health. Kuhn draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, modern scientific research, and his own personal experiences, to support his argument. He examines the role of belief, intention, and visualization in prayer, and provides practical advice on how to use these techniques to promote healing. The book also delves into the philosophical and theological implications of prayer and healing, exploring questions such as the nature of God, the purpose of suffering, and the relationship between mind and body. Overall, ""Prayer and Healing: A Rational Exegesis"" offers a thought-provoking and insightful perspective on the power of prayer and its potential to transform our lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, health, and personal growth.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Preface: The likelihood of a favorable acceptance of the astounding revelation to be made in this essay will be considerably heightened if the epochal disclosure is preceded by sufficient prefatory exegesis to present it in its proper "frame of reference". So incredible is the true esoteric elucidation of the lost meaning of the Scriptures of Christianity that the immediate reaction will generate the demand to know what historical circumstances or developments could have led in the first place to so fateful a loss of vital knowledge once possessed. It will therefore be judicious to begin the exposition by presenting certain items of the historical background as necessary and highly enlightening introductory matter. This explanatory material must begin with the broad blunt statement that what is commonly believed about the Bible as a book, its date, authorship and "inspiration", is all quite erroneous. Let us be explicit in this: the solid bulk of common belief about this book is totally untrue There is scarcely a single item of the common man's presuppositions about the Christian Scriptures, - who wrote its books, when it was written, how the composition was "dictated" or "inspired", what its message really means, in what language it was written, what is its assumed historical reference, how and why these particular books were selected out of hundreds to become "the Bible", and other subsidiary questions by the score - that comes within the proverbial mile of the actual truth concerning this mysterious document that for centuries has held the minds of millions under the prodigious obsession of its inviolable sanctity. The grim and sober truth must now be stated, that all general ideas about this volume, disseminated among the masses by the priests of the religions and never corrected by them, are totally, grossly, tragically false to fact.

Science has been considered religion's most formidable enemy. On the contrary it is destined to be religion's savior and redeemer. Religion has sunk to abject impotence in the life of humanity because it has abandoned science in the ancient day, suppressed and thwarted science in its late medieval and modern resurgence and looked at it with jealousy in the whole period of its manifestation. All in all it is an amazing and nearly incredible story and it has never been told in the glaring light of its full revelation hitherto. The gist of the broad sweeping truth in the foregoing statements can be compacted in the one comprehensive affirmation that religion in very early times turned from the exploitation of its highest values in the world of the natural and sought them in the field of the supernatural. It shifted the area of its operations and realizations from the regular and common procedure of cosmic law over to the realm of the magical and the miraculous. No founder of a religion was considered to have presented adequate credentials until he had demonstrated his power to work "miracles". If he could not heal the sick and maimed, the lame and blind, he did not come properly certified as an authentic proclaimer of the power of God. The prime word in all religion became "conversion". Religion was considered to be doing its work when it transformed a natural man over into a person who had put himself in contact with a power outside himself which would take him out of nature and bless him with adventitious and exceptional influences. The field of religion came to be regarded as lying not in the world of commonplace events under nature, but reaching into an area of special dispensation, of extraordinary manifestation, of transcendental causality. Religion was to take a man out of the world and make him a citizen of a diviner kingdom, in which he would no longer be amenable to the currents and forces that affect the man of the natural world, but would enjoy an immunity from them along with a liberty stated by revered Scriptures to be the unique portion of the elect and the redeemed. Religion thus aimed to liberate its votaries from the sluggish bondage to the natural and elevate them to a state of blessedness in a boundless freedom in the world of spirit. There are grounds for comprehending the course of this development in world religion and seeing it, in part at least, as the inevitable result of forces generated from given historical situations and working ahead in wrong directions. Nevertheless it represents tragic misfortune for mankind. Our concern here is to demonstrate that it was in toto due to religion's defection from and hostility to science. - Alvin Boyd Kuhn