Myths of Light, Joseph Campbell
Myths of Light, Joseph Campbell
List: $35.99 | Sale: $25.20
Club: $17.99

Myths of Light
Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal

Author: Joseph Campbell

Narrator: James Anderson Foster

Unabridged: 6 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 05/08/2018

Synopsis

Master mythologist Joseph Campbell had a genius for finding the unifying symbols and metaphors in apparently distinct cultures and traditions. In Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal, Campbell explores, with his characteristic clarity and humor, the principle that underlies all the great religions of India and East Asia, from Jainism and Hinduism to Buddhism and Taoism: the transcendent World Soul.Joseph Campbell began his comparative study of the world’s religions with a chance meeting with the renowned Indian theosophist Jeddu Krishnamurti on a trans-Atlantic steamer. Though Campbell was deeply fascinated by mythologies and religions from every continent, Asia’s potent mix of theologies captured his imagination more than any other, and offered him paths to understanding the essence of myth.In Myths of Light, Campbell explores the core philosophies and mythologies of the East, comparing them through vivid examples and stories to each other and to those of the West. A worthy companion to Thou Art That and to Campbell’s Asian Journals, this volume conveys complex insights through warm, accessible storytelling, revealing the intricacies and secrets of his subject with his typical enthusiasm.

About Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell is widely credited with bringing mythology to a mass audience. His works, including The Hero with a Thousand Faces, the four-volume The Masks of God, and The Power of Myth (with Bill Moyers), rank among the classics in mythology and literature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katja

I am eternally grateful for the existence of Joseph Cambpell. His way of offering of this knowledge of mythology is excellent. Not only he knows SO much, his books are easy to read and quite funny. I have a soft spot for India, and Vedanta so this book is one of my favourates. Jospeh Campell knows-......more

Goodreads review by Tami

Myths of Light is a compilation of articles and lectures given over the years by Joseph Campbell. The topics explored in these pieces are quite varied. However, the main theme that ties these works together is that they all explore aspects of Eastern belief, mythology, iconography, and symbolism.  Wr......more

Goodreads review by Jason

One thing is for sure, you can never go wrong in choosing a book written by Joseph Campbell. Myths of Light is no exception to this rule. This is a thorough and enlightening exploration into Eastern philosophy, especially the Vedic philosophy of Hinduism. After reading this book you will want more f......more

Goodreads review by Mike

Joseph Campbell writes, “That’s the whole sense of mythology, to help you to harmonize your individual life with the general life, the life of the society and of the universe.” Which is why I read Joseph Campbell.......more

Goodreads review by Adam

A clear and scholarly introduction to Eastern religions, mainly Hinduism and Buddhism. As Campbell often does, he focuses on how these religions are fundamentally different from Western ones. While this isn't a comprehensive study of any one religion, it does provide a useful introduction with a sch......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List