The Light of the World or The Great Consummation

""The Light of the World or The Great Consummation"" is a literary work by Edwin Arnold that delves into the concept of spiritual enlightenment and the ultimate goal of human existence. The book explores various religious and philosophical traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam, in an attempt to uncover the universal truths that underlie all these traditions. Arnold argues that the ultimate purpose of human life is to achieve a state of enlightenment, which he describes as the ""Great Consummation."" The book is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human condition and the mysteries of the universe, and it offers readers a new perspective on the meaning and purpose of life.1891. Arnold, English author, won fame for his blank-verse epic The Light of Asia, dealing with the life of Buddha. He attempted a second narrative poem of which the central figure should be the founder of Christianity, as the founder of Buddhism had been that of the first. The Light of the World, in which this took shape, has considerable poetic merit. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.