Joseph B. Lumpkin has 11 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 8 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.2★ across 30 ratings. The most-rated is Lost Books of the Bible: The Great Rejected Texts.
Lost Books of the Bible: The Great Rejected Texts
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The Lost Books of the Bible: The Great Rejected Texts - 18 of the most sought-after books available, which shed light on the evolution of our faith, our theology, and our church. Translations and commentary by the author of the best-selling book The Lost Books of Enoch, Joseph Lumpkin. Section one: "Lost Scriptures of the Old Testament" - First Book of Adam and Eve, Second Book of Adam and Eve, First Book of Enoch, Second Book of Enoch (Secrets of Enoch), Jubilees, Jasher, The Story of Ahikar Section two: "Apocalyptic Writings and the End of Days" - Apocalypse of Abraham, Apocalypse of Thomas, 4 Ezra, 2 Baruch, War Scroll (Sons of Dark vs. Sons of Light) Section three: "Lost Scriptures of the New Testament" - Gospel of Philip, Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Apocryphon of John, Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Judas, Acts Chapter 29
©2011 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph Lumpkin
The Didache: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
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What form did Christianity take in the first 30 years? Before the Jewish Christians were slaughtered by Rome and before the emergence of the Pauline sect, while the faith was still under the guiding hand of James, the brother of Jesus, what did the pure and unaltered church look like? By examining the Didache, the "Q" document, and the book of James we will look back into the first years of the faith. The difference between the beliefs of the apostles and modern Christianity will astonish you. The Didache is a manual written by the early Christians, a break away sect of Judaism, instructing converts on how to be Christians and how to conduct themselves in daily life. It is a magnificent view of the beliefs and rituals of the earliest form of Christianity as propagated by those who knew Jesus best; his brother and the original apostles. By the time of the Roman massacre of the Jews (66 C.E. - 70 C.E.) there were three major division in early Christianity: the original Jewish Christians, the gnostic Christians, and the quickly growing Pauline sect that was breaking away from its more formal Jewish roots. There was a one in three chance of the Pauline sect becoming the template of the Christianity of today. Had the war between the Romans and Jews not happened or had Paul failed to convert enough gentiles to his sect to outnumber those who followed James we could have a Messianic Jewish-based Christianity today. Our canon and our worship would be different, but because it would have been accepted, orthodox, and traditional, Christians would follow it as they follow the Pauline sect now. It is only by chance, or by the hand of god that the Didache is not the main document of catechism in the church today.
©2012 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph Lumpkin
The Warrior's Handbook
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Since the dawn of his existence, this creature, this fierce and violent beast, has been obsessed with conflict. Like an incurable disease - an addictive drug - war has terrified, teased and taunted, repelled, and fascinated. The power of conquest, the lure and craving for wealth, has fashioned the ultimate beast of war - man. In his own words throughout the centuries, man speaks to us of war - its art, its poetic strategy, its allure, and its tragedy. Come with us now and listen to the words of our own kind as they teach us how to be warriors. The Warrior's Handbook contains: Warrior's Heart Revealed, The Art of War, The Sayings of Wutzu, Tao Te Ching, The Book of Five Rings, and Behold the Second Horseman.
©2010 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph Lumpkin
The Tao Te Ching, a Contemporary Translation
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It is the solitary purpose of this work to place back on this beautiful text flesh and blood so readers of today may feel and see and touch and know the wisdom and peace expressed so very long ago. The world of the twenty-first century is not the same as China in 300 BCE, but there remain common threads connecting mankind throughout the ages. In these threads we find a way to fully express and connect the depth of the Tao Te Ching to a modern age without compromising its ancient meaning.
©2005 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2017 Joseph Lumpkin
The Books of Enoch
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We have placed this amazing audiobook on sale to introduce you to the world of ancient knowledge and the work of Dr. Joseph Lumpkin. The Books of Enoch: A Complete Volume Containing - 1 Enoch (The Ethiopic Book of Enoch), 2 Enoch (The Slavonic Secrets of Enoch), and 3 Enoch (The Hebrew Book of Enoch). Now, the major audiobooks making up the body of Enochian literature are presented to the public in a single volume. Joseph Lumpkin is the author of the best-selling work, The Lost Book of Enoch. His work on both 1 Enoch and 2 Enoch has met with wide acceptance and plaudits. Now Lumpkin has completed his work on The Third Book of Enoch. 3 Enoch has not been available to the general public for over 80 years. His previous releases of 1 Enoch and 2 Enoch are placed alongside The Hebrew Book of Enoch (3 Enoch), which has been translated using Hebrew source materials and contains commentary. This expansive audiobook contains copious notes and commentaries in all three audiobooks, designed to guide the listener through the difficulties of language, theology, and mystical references. It is a necessary resource for those curious about angels, demons, watchers, Nephilim, Melchizedek, the angel Metatron, or the Merkabah (chariot of God). This volume is an indispensable resource for those engaged in the study of religion, religious history, angelology, demonology, mysticism or the Kabbalah.
©2011 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2017 Joseph Lumpkin
The Prodigal Church
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"In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women centering on the living Christ. Then the church moved to Greece where it became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome where it became an institution. Next, it moved to Europe, where it became a culture. And, finally, it moved to America where it became an enterprise." (Richard Halverson)
Most would agree that the modern church has become a disgraceful place, which still houses an eternal truth. Even when faced with this knowledge it is difficult to break away from our traditions. How do we rescue our own spirituality from the church? We shall cut tradition away from truth and let truth stand on its own. Tradition is a prison housing truth and religion is the hangman of spirituality. Both truth and spirit can be rescued with the courage to question and still believe.
We will attempt to use the "double-edged approach" of faith in God and historical-political scrutiny of the church. The errors of religion are placed along side the beauty of the spiritual view of the mystical church. It is hoped that such a dual approach may lend itself to a more balanced view while mimicking the feelings many of us now harbor for the modern church.
We come to the church with fear and disdain of its judgment and greed, all the while seeking God's love and mercy. When the truth is revealed God can still be seen in the rumble of what has become the church. He is beckoning the individual soul. The personal path is made clear in this audiobook.
©2010 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph Lumpkin
Angels and Demons
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Are angels, seraphim, and cherubim exactly as the scriptures describe them - spiritual beings made by God for his service? Are demons those same beings acting contrary to their natural purpose? There are many unanswered questions and coincidental occurrences. Presented to the listener is the data from history and many ancient texts that forced us to question our traditional beliefs. This audiobook draws no conclusions but only asks those questions shouting to us from recently unearthed scrolls, which are thousands of years old. Whether one starts with a totally open mind or with an assumption the beings in the pages of history are from a different space, time, or dimension, this audiobook will rock your beliefs.
©2009 Joseph B. Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph B. Lumpkin
The Sophia of Jesus Christ and Eugnostos the Blessed
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Presented here are the books of The Sophia of Jesus Christ (also called The Wisdom of Jesus Christ) and Eugnostos the Blessed with extensive commentary on the ancient texts, Gnosticism, and the Divine Feminine. Gnosticism holds a special and unique place in the formation of Christianity. The theology presented by the Gnostics demands a balance of male and female "energies". In this book, we will explore Gnosticism and the Divine Feminine through the lens of two great Gnostic texts. We will see the influence of Gnosticism and how their idea of the Divine Feminine effected orthodox or mainstream Christianity. The treatise of Eugnostos the Blessed (50-150 AD) and the gospel called The Sophia of Jesus Christ (50-200 AD) are presented together in a single volume, due to their close and undeniable connection. In fact, one borrowed heavily from the other. The Sophia of Jesus Christ, also called The Wisdom of Jesus Christ, seems to be a later and Christianized version of Eugnostos the Blessed, a non-Christian Gnostic text. Gnosticism is complex and deserves explanation in order to better understand the texts. Extensive history, background, and commentary are provided in order to reveal the inner working of Gnosticism, the place of women in their theology, and how Gnosticism influenced the Christianity of today.
©2014 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2019 Joseph Lumpkin
The Warrior's Heart Revealed
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Far too many guides written about karate and the martial arts place emphasis only upon the killing aspects and, worse still, upon the "seeing who is better" aspects of the art. This audiobook does not. If fact, it reflects upon the martial arts from a different time and place, as it was hundreds of years ago, before it became popular in the West and people were awarded ranks in astonishingly short periods of time.
This audiobook speaks about the true spirit of the martial arts...when it should be used and when it shouldn't; it accurately recounts the history of a number of mainstream martial arts and then goes on to put forth the philosophy of "Christians in the Martial Arts".
I receive emails and letters from worried Christians who wish to take up the martial arts but who think there is a conflict. This audiobook shows definitively there is no conflict at all, provided one learns the martial arts based upon their original and pure intents and not for self-gain, rank, or position.
For those who wish to hear something very unusual about the martial arts from a totally different point of view, I highly recommend this audiobook. It will make a valuable addition to your library.
©2004 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph Lumpkin
The Life and Times of Jesus
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Using texts from ancient and controversial discoveries, the missing years of Jesus are uncovered, revealing a young man's struggle between childhood and godhood. Jesus the child, the boy, the man, and the messiah are all seen in documents spanning from the time of his birth to his crucifixion. Now, the missing years in the life of Jesus are told through these hotly contested books and letters. Sources used in this investigation include: The Infancy Gospel of the Savior, The Book of James or Protevangelium, The Infancy Gospel of Thomas, The History of Joseph the Carpenter, letters letween Pilate and Seneca, letters between Pilate and Herod, letters between Pilate and Tiberius Caesar, The Life of Saint Issa (Jesus), and The Book of Luke.
©2009 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2020 Joseph Lumpkin
The Gospel of Thomas
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The Gospel of Thomas has been a flame of enlightenment in the world for almost 2,000 years. Once, almost extinguished, it has returned to us in ways most have never imagined. Today, the Gospel of Thomas leads us both spiritually and psychologically. In this work we will delve deeply into the spiritual and psychological meaning and application of each verse. We will gain a profound understanding of our nature and we will see how Gnosticism has influenced the development of modern psychology, under the hand of Carl G. Jung. Carl Jung, the father of modern psychology had a relentless curiosity regarding gnostic literature. He believed the Gnostic message encouraging the unification of the inner and outer person held great psychological value. Jung, found the person who identifies himself or herself with the world and its objective frame of reference constructed a sense of self that is based upon the ever-changing structures of society and situations. The sense of a lack of permanence leads to anxiety and fear. The outward focus stifles all subjective and intuitive contexts and splits the psyche, resulting in hopelessness, atheism, and despair. Looking deeper into Gnostic teachings, Jung found the seeds of what would become one of his greatest contributions to psychology, the Jungian archetypes. As Jung studied Gnostic writings he gained more respect for the idea of archetypes, stating in an interview, “They are an enormous factor, very important for our further development and for our well-being.“ When Jung had conceived of the basic idea of personality types he had searched but could find no one working on the theory of except the Christian spiritual movement called Gnosticism. Gnostics were concerned with the problem of archetypes and had made a philosophy of it. Jung came to understand archetypes are structural elements of the unconscious psyche. Jung’s idea of unifying the various parts of the psyche to form a whole and healthy person is called "individuation". He found the secrets of individuation in the Gospel of Thomas. In this book, we will reveal what he saw.
©2018 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2020 Joseph Lumpkin