Returning to the Essential: Selected Writings of Jean Bies
Selected Writings of Jean Bies
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion, Inspiration & Meditation, Spirituality
| Author: | Jean Bies | ISBN: | 9781935493761 |
| Publisher: | World Wisdom | Publication: | August 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | World Wisdom | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jean Bies |
| ISBN: | 9781935493761 |
| Publisher: | World Wisdom |
| Publication: | August 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | World Wisdom |
| Language: | English |
This is the first presentation to the English speaking world of the writings of Jean Biès, one of the great poets of our time whose work also constitutes a compelling critique of the de-sacralization of the modern world. Recipient of the prestigious High Prize of the Society of French Poets and Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, Biès introduces the contemporary reader to the treasury of metaphysical, esoteric and spiritual teaching from diverse sacred sources and his writings never fail to blend meaning and beauty. His words are rooted in the inexhaustible ground of the Perennial Philosophy: the language of the Essential to which this book invites us to return. Meeting Jean Bies on this ground will inspire readers who are moved by the sacred.
This is the first presentation to the English speaking world of the writings of Jean Biès, one of the great poets of our time whose work also constitutes a compelling critique of the de-sacralization of the modern world. Recipient of the prestigious High Prize of the Society of French Poets and Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, Biès introduces the contemporary reader to the treasury of metaphysical, esoteric and spiritual teaching from diverse sacred sources and his writings never fail to blend meaning and beauty. His words are rooted in the inexhaustible ground of the Perennial Philosophy: the language of the Essential to which this book invites us to return. Meeting Jean Bies on this ground will inspire readers who are moved by the sacred.
