Jesus Taught It, Too - The Early Roots of the Law of Attraction - A Critical Literary Review

The Law of Attraction is not a newly revealedaffirmations and has included such followers as
secret, it was taught by a very humble man ofAlcott, Emerson and Thoreau. Man has sought to
God more than 2000 years ago. "Jesus Taught It,analyze spiritual thought and seek their inner Christ
Too: The Early Roots of the Law of Attraction,"through visualization since the Apostles first sat at
by Philip Harris presents a compelling argumentthe foot of their Master.
that the Law of Attraction is not a modern"Jesus Taught It, Too..." explores the concept that
paradigm shift. Harris portrays the teachings ofa true meditative state is found only when you
Jesus and his followers as a mindset that requiresare free of emotional, spiritual, and physical
knowing one's inner meaning that comes from thebaggage. Through the recognition that God is not
heart. Jesus, referenced in multiple scripturalexclusionary you can reap physical, spiritual,
references, espoused the firm belief that faith ismental, and emotional wealth. Doubt will ensure
based on knowing...not hoping.failure.
Harris' in-depth research of Biblical scripture and"Jesus Taught It, Too..." presents complex
history offers unique perspectives andtheocratic beliefs in simple, straight-forward
well-founded premises to support his discussion oflanguage. The Law of Attraction addresses the
Jesus' simple message. According to Harris, Jesuspowerful influence of positive thinking in the
taught that we live in a unified universe, free ofacquisition of physical and material needs. Jesus
judgment, in which we are seeking our individualtaught that by applying these same principals to
spirituality.one's spiritual life, one's physical and material needs
Organized religion is a man-made institution thatwill be met as a natural result of their application.
teaches the faithful about the dogma of good,Harris challenges the reader to "believe in the best
evil, sin and a punitive God. The New Agewith an inner conviction...and it will manifest in your
movement is not truly new, according to Harris.life." This book's intriguing but down-to-earth
Since the early 1800's the movement has taughtmessage will appeal to any reader seeking to
the power of positive thinking and positivebroaden their spiritual horizon.