The Light of the World or The Great Consummation

The Light of the World or The Great Consummation is a book written by Edwin Arnold. The book is a spiritual and philosophical exploration of the nature and purpose of life, death, and the afterlife. Arnold draws on a variety of religious and spiritual traditions to explore these topics, including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The book is divided into two parts: The Light of the World and The Great Consummation. In the first part, Arnold explores the concept of the divine light that illuminates the world and guides us on our spiritual journey. In the second part, he delves into the ultimate goal of human existence, which he calls the Great Consummation. This is the moment when we achieve union with the divine and transcend the limitations of our mortal existence. Throughout the book, Arnold emphasizes the importance of spiritual practice, meditation, and self-reflection as essential tools for achieving this ultimate goal. The Light of the World or The Great Consummation is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers readers a fresh perspective on the meaning of life and the path to spiritual enlightenment.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.