TALKS ON THE SCIENCE OF THE BIBLE John W. Doorly These Bible talks are unique in their approach to the Scriptures. They ushered in a new era of Bible study. Why should such a claim be made for them? Because - using Mary Baker Eddys Key to the Scriptures from her textbook of Christian Science - they present the spiritual and scientific structure of the Bible as one whole. Within this whole is revealed the overall pattern of mans way of Life in the Science of being, the spiritual fundamentals of this Science appearing and reappearing as the governing factors in this living Scriptural story. Through this method the Bible is lifted out of merely historical or religious significance into a spiritually scientific textbook, illustrating eternal laws operative in every mans experience. The great spiritual fundamentals symbolized firstly by the days of creation in the opening chapter of Genesis, form the foundation of this interpretation, in accordance with Mary Baker Eddys words that subsequent Bible revelation is coordinate with the Science of creation recorded in the first chapter of Genesis (S.&H. 537:22-24). These fundamentals are defined in Christian Science as Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, Love. Moreover, they operate through a divine infinite calculus, in which these terms relate to define the eternal revelation of the Logos or Word of God, the translating power of the Christ, and the demonstration of universal Christianity, all moving in a timeless Science of being. In this interpretation each day of creation is seen in its spiritual meaning to be the key to each thousand-year period in the Bible, so bearing out Peters statement that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years (11 Peter 3:8). This is not considered in a historical sense of years or time, but each period is seen to symbolize mans life experience here and now. These talks bring a new dimension to the Bible - a platform from which new vistas and further interpretations can unfold, based on an exact yet boundless spiritual Science. The volumes on this subject are revolutionary in their content, and yet are permeated with a warmth, a humanity and often a humour, that make them extremely readable and appealing. These verbatim reports of Talks are available in nine volumes. TALKS AT OXFORD SUMMER SCHOOLS ON THE SCIENCE OF THE BIBLE 1948, Vol. 1 Hosea and Jeremiah (256p.) 1948, Vol. 2. Matthew and Revelation (253p.) 1949, Vol. 1. Matthew and Mark (260p.) 1949, Vol. 2. Luke and John (273p.) TALKS AT OXFORD SUMMER SCHOOLS ON THE SCIENCE OF THE BIBLE John W. Doorly These talks at John Doorlys Oxford Summer Schools in 1948 and 1949 continue the same overall story of the Bible as given in his weekly talks on the Old Testament. The 1948 volumes embody profound interpretations of the two prophetic Books, Hosea and Jeremiah, and also a very clear exposition of the ordered operation of the spiritual idea as it moves through Matthew and Revelation. The 1949 volumes on the four Gospels will always remain a landmark as an outstanding interpretation of these books. First, they arrest attention by showing how each of the four Gospels highlights a different standpoint, in line with the four sides of the city in Revelation: Matthew is written from the ordered unfolding standpoint of the Word of God, Mark from the dynamic Christ essence, Luke from the universal spirit of Christianity, and John from the oneness which characterizes Science. Secondly, the four Gospels are each viewed from the essential nature of the infinite as Life, Truth, and Love; this brings with it a depth of spiritual understanding and leaves a strong impression of Jesus unparalleled mission as the living proof of the eternal laws of spiritual Science - laws available to all in their power, exactness, and demonstration of universal Love. SUBJECT INDEX TO THE WORKS OF JOHN W. DOORLY John W. Doorly CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTICE John W. Doorly (A verbatim report of talks on this subject) This book is now in its fourth edition. it is a treatise which has met with much appreciation, respect, and love. In fact, many Christian Science practitioners have found that it has inspired, strengthened and enlarged their whole concept of healing. John Doorly, after forty-seven years in the practice of Christian Science, gave a weeks series of talks on this subject in London in January 1950. These talks are profusely illustrated from his wide experience in healing, but he realized that a mere recital of healings is of little use unless the spiritual Principle of the Science which lies behind them is also elucidated. The first talk, therefore, sets forth one of the clearest explanations of the fundamentals of the divine system which he discerned in Mary Baker Eddys discovery. The remaining talks are based on the chapter Christian Science Practice in her textbook and consider it in detail from beginning to end, analyzing spiritually the various facets of healing which it presents. A unique and basic feature brought out in these talks is the spiritual and scientific structure which lies behind the healing message of this chapter. It shows that the chapter not only deals with the daily practice of Christian Science - telling the practitioner and the patient how to uplift consciousness to the healing Truth - but also, on a higher level, that there is a divine order running throughout, based on the powerful operation of definite aspects of Gods nature as Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth and Love. It can be seen, for instance, how at the outset the great healing factors of being are impelled by Love and Mind - Loves healing power calling forth the necessary mental attitudes of patient and practitioner; then the predominating accent changes to Truth and Mind, showing the essential healing elements of Truth, or the Christ; this is followed by an emphasis on Life and Soul, where Soul identifies the spiritual elements of the one Life. Finally, Mental Treatment Illustrated is seen to be permeated by the pure nature of Spirit reflecting the operation of infinite Love, Truth, Life. In line with this interpretation, many instances of Jesus marvellous healing work are related all through this book, as well as the copious illustrations from John Doorlys own healing practice. This is a work which students of Christian Science have felt immensely blessed to have in their possession. (Also available in German) The John W. Doorly Trust is at present considering publication of the works of John W. Doorly, CSB, on the Science of the Bible, his Talks at the Oxford Summer Schools 1948 and 1949, and his Talk on Christian Science Practice in the form of non- audio text-only CDs. If this is of interest, please register this interest by completing the contact form. The works of John W. Doorly, CSB are as listed below (click on a title for further information): This subject Index to the teaching of John Doorly on the fundamentals of Christian Science contained in his thirteen volumes of Talks on the Bible and his other works, has been compiled by Derek and Joyce Andreae and is a useful aid to the study of the basic issues of the Science of Christian Science as contained in these Talks.
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