The authors introduce the word urantia as the name of the planet earth and state that their intent is. In behalf of the brotherhood of the united midwayers of urantia, i most gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to all sources of record and concept which have been hereinafter utilized in the further elaboration of our restatement of jesus life on earth. The english text of the urantia book is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission. Contrary to the biblical position that there is only one god deut. This is the 2010 standardized text of the urantia book. Jan 23, 2012 the urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book. The urantia book in a nutshell part 2 a guide for the perplexed, a collection of indepth essays on topical subjects first outlined in part 1, in plain, simple language the urantia book for dummies is a collaborative project. What is the best way to understand the urantia book a. The urantia book a biblical worldview perspective probe.
Urantia association fostering study of the urantia book and. Aug 10, 2016 the urantia book in a nutshell part 2 a guide for the perplexed, a collection of indepth essays on topical subjects first outlined in part 1, in plain, simple language the urantia book for dummies is a collaborative project. Gods justice, love, and mercy are portrayed, in perfection, in the divine trinitys varied manifestations. The book will be written by members of the ub youth and young adults group yaya, ub study groups and educators. Vancouver 2020 urantia global experience british columbia, canada. Apr 25, 2016 this source is the urantia book, a collection of 196 papers, all written by experts in their fields. 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. The exact circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown. To prepare an investigative report called the urantia book for dummies. The urantia book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. The urantia book allows for a critical, indepth exploration into the wonder and qualities of god, revealing aspects and dimensions of meaning i had not even imagined. The great cult mystery christian research institute.
The urantia book for dummies just the way you are lead sheet pdf, the urantia book for dummies. More than just the bestyet urantia book search engine, this latest and easytouse search engine variant raises the bar on urantia book discovery tools and was specifically designed for anydeviceuse its responsive. Jan 02, 2020 the urantia foundation began publishing the urantia book in 1955. It is comforting to know at 1 software on each, and noteworthy decisions from the july 2017 board of trustees meeting 2 urantia foundations index of the urantia book 5 dancing with god 6 the 2018 urantia. Sadler from 1934 to 1935 by a man who spoke in his sleep on behalf of alien supermortals called revelators. With the most comprehensive and uptodate collection of all available urantia book translations. This project is sponsored by rocky mountain spiritual fellowship, a nonprofit association of readers of the urantia book based in colorado, usa. This is an international bestseller and now translated into 14 languages, with more on the horizon. The original text contains no visuals so weve added some for your enjoyment. The urantia book for dummys for the awakening world of.
The urantia book is a written document that was published in its current form as a single, bound book in 1955 by the urantia foundation. Please accept this letter of introduction along with a request for your support in 1 developing a series of video presentations, and 2 to write a hardcopy book for the very popular for dummies series. Urantia book insights on projects for a spiritual renaissance. About the urantia book posted on goodreads september 18, 2009 this is my favorite book. The urantia revelation is a credible and rich source of information on extraterrestrials. Urantia followers reject the tenets of orthodox christianity particularly canonicity and thus cannot be considered christian by any traditional definition. Organic evolution proceeded apace, quite regardless of the cultural and moral setback which so swiftly followed the disaffection of. Nov 25, 2019 the urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955.
The urantia book for dummys for the awakening world of today. The urantia diaries of harold and martha sherman are particularly enlightening in their recounting of forum meetings, between 1942 and 1947, during which sadler or his son read out revised urantia papers which incorporated these later sources. It is by far the best, most informative book i have ever read concerning who we are and why we are. It has received various degrees of interest ranging from praise to criticism for its religious and science. The book and its publishers do not name a human author. It is difficult to summarize the urantia book, as it encompasses many subjects and ideas, from science to. Mar 24, 2017 this book s focus is on the uratia book s teachigs about god, deity and reality. Urantia book paper 2 the nature of god by urantiapapers. A busy persons summary of the urantia revelation philosophy.
The urantia book was supposedly dictated to a chicago psychiatrist named w. The urantia book home page parts of the book titles of the papers contents of the book contents of the book part i. May 27, 2004 for example, the urantia book rejects the bibles views about god, christ, man, sin, and salvation. Although there is no official religion based upon the urantia book, there are groups, like the jesusonian foundation, who teach others what is contained in the urantia book. In addition to discussing the nature of et life on inhabited planets, it also pre sents an advanced picture of the cosmology of the universe of universesincluding an extensive discussion of the divine purpose behind the creation and evolution of life on the innumerable material worlds of space.
Personal art, work for the urantia book and projects related to its teachings, professional clients and other work. The urantia book for dummies project t he urantia book for dummies project is a group of urantia book volunteers engaged in the service of education. It leads each of us into an intimate personal relationship with our indwelling spirit and calls us to a life of service to our global family. The urantia book, urantia foundation, urantia fellowship, and the urantia three concentric circle symbol above banner of michael represent a modernday ariangnostic cult. This is a collaborative project, and is being undertaken by a growing team of service volunteers whose goal is to help make the urantia book even more accessible to new readers around the world, by explaining its principles, ideas, ideals, meanings, values, topics and concepts, in a simple and more. Pdf the urantia book book by urantia foundation free. 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. Urantia foundation 533 west diversey parkway, chicago, il 60614, u. It has received various degrees of interest ranging from praise to criticism for its religious and science content, its unusual length, and its lack of. My ruling motive has been to prepare a record which will not only be enlightening to the generation of men now living, but which may also be helpful to. It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mindblowing, and inspiring book i have ever read. Free download or read online the urantia book pdf epub book. The structure and meaning of the universe explained will serve as an introduction and guide to the urantia book, or as simplified and accessible substitute for those wishing to know what was revealed in the fifth epochal revelation on planet earth.
This is the illustrated version of the urantia book. The urantia brotherhood founded in 1955 with the foundations approval by 36 members of sadlers study group, and located at the address of the. The urantia book wikisource, the free online library. The main characters of this spirituality, religion story are. Working predominately for good causes, charities and foundations. Urantia book discussion urantia book projects, learn more. If you have read the urantia book, what is your take on it. This source is the urantia book, a collection of 196 papers, all written by experts in their fields. The first source and center the seven absolutes reality concept of the i am iv. Urantia book summary and commentary v5 rick sheff md. The urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book. In carrying out my commission to restate the teachings and retell the doings of jesus of nazareth, i have drawn freely upon all sources of record and planetary information.
The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual, philosophical, and religious book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. The children of tomorrow will eat the fruit of we plant today. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 2097 pages and is available in hardcover format. History gods gumshoe is a new kind of a spiritual detective agency created by. The urantia book, first published by urantia foundation in 1955, presents us with the origin, history, and destiny of humanity. Urantia association fostering study of the urantia book. The urantia book is a gift of revelation that extends our knowledge of spirituality, the universe, ourselves, and our destiny. A brief description of the urantia book urantia book.
He asks this question, are the authors of the urantia book telling us that life on this planet, and thru this timespace universe is a game, using this phrase. It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere around chicago. Translations not otherwise otherwise designated below are ed by urantia foundation and offered here by permission. According to the urantia book fellowship ubf, the urantia book ub is. Harmonizes science, philosophy, and spirituality through the synthesizing insights of revelation theology. Connect with others who have discovered higher spiritual meanings and values from the urantia book. Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the bible with the book of revelation for dummies, an easytounderstand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of revelation and apply. This books focus is on the uratia books teachigs about god, deity and reality. Jun 10, 2009 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. God is a loving parent whose affection for us far surpasses human understanding.
Paper 73 the garden of eden urantia book urantia foundation. The urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal. The book of revelation for dummies is a great book for individuals who wish to study the book of revelation. I have read several books on revelation and this one really helps you understand the. The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal relationship with god. It answers questions about god, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and it includes an uplifting narrative of the life and teachings of jesus. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. When i was visiting colorado, i told paula thompson that i wanted to work with. The urantia papers is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. I dont mean to be glib, but really, there is no other way to grasp the significance of this epochal revelation of god to mankind than to actually read it. The latest source i have found is emery revess 1945 book, the anatomy of peace, used in paper 4.
Sadler formed a group to discuss these revelations, from which the urantia foundation was formed in 1950. This book presents a digest of what the urantia book saysthe gist of it, the main outlines of the story. The urantia book presents an integrated world view composed from the concepts and ideas of more than 2,000 individuals who have contributed to the fields of. I found the urantia book on our honeymoon, husband having carried it around like an old shoe, referring to it from time to timethinking he was saying cucaracha. A guide which a ub reader would feel comfortable in recommending to their family. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago some time between 1924 and 1955. The first edition of the novel was published in 1955, and was written by urantia foundation. The urantia book for dummies is a collaborative effort of dedicated urantia book readers who formed a volunteer core team to produce a video series, also called, the urantia book for dummies, and a hardcopy book to follow later. Free downloads of the urantia book consumer preferences for entirety. If you wish to read the plain text version of the book, please click. Join a worldwide community motivated to make a difference in the world through loving service. I think this simplified edition will be very helpful for many new ub readers however, it is not a replacement for the reading the urantia book itself which was given to us in full as. It does not include the fourth section, on the life and teachings of jesus.