Understanding Biblical wisdom may not be as easy as you think: it
requires wisdom—human wisdom to seek knowledge to understand the role of man in
this world, such as finding out his self-worth, and his contributions to
humanity. Reading the Bible may not lead you anywhere unless you have an open
mind with spirituality to believe. Reading Lao Tzu's Tao
Te Ching, the ancient immortal classic from China, may be the way
to Biblical wisdom.
Michael Crichton, the
best-selling author and acclaimed film-producer, said in interview with Amazon
that if he were stranded on an island the only book he would take with him
would be Tao
Te Ching. If you have not read Tao
Te Ching, it is time you do so.
The
interpretations of "Tao Te Ching" are as many as its translations.
Each author is looking at Lao Tzu's
immortal classic from his or her own perspective, and this is also one of the
many reasons why "Tao Te Ching" is eye-opening and thought-provoking.
The Bible and "Tao Te Ching" are among the most translated and
extensively read books of all time, and for a good reason: one is about God's
wisdom, and the other is about human wisdom.
The
author's own translation of "Tao Te Ching" is based on his belief
that Lao Tzu's masterpiece is about the Creator of the universe, and that with
true human wisdom man sees not only the manifestations but also the mysteries
of His creation.
The
book is about true human wisdom without the "conditioned" thinking of
contemporary wisdom. Without the "reverse" mindset of Lao Tzu, man
may have difficulties in understanding the wisdom of God expressed in the
Bible.
The
book is divided into four parts.
Part One is
about the author’s reasons for writing the book, and also why "Tao Te
Ching" is a "must read" for anyone who seeks real human wisdom.
Part Two is
the author’s own translation of the 81 chapters of "Tao Te Ching"
with respect to the Bible; each chapter is followed by some selected Bible
verses for further reflection on what Lao Tzu has said.
Part Three is
about the essentials of Tao wisdom with detailed explanation in plain English
and with everyday life examples to help the reader understand the profound
wisdom of Lao Tzu.
Part Four is
an explanation of how Tao wisdom may help the reader understand God's wisdom in
the Bible. Tao is the Way to Biblical wisdom.
Stephen
Lau
Copyright© by Stephen Lau
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