Returning to Eden

A Field Guide for the Spiritual Journey

De: Heather Hamilton

Narrado por: Heather Hamilton

Do you resonate with aspects of Christianity, but struggle with the coherence of its claims? After having a mystical experience that upended her traditional evangelical beliefs, Heather Hamilton reluctantly found herself in this place. Her seeking led to the most unexpected insights.

Returning to Eden is a field guide for the journey that every true spiritual seeker ultimately takes. The highest truths that set us free are hidden in places that most people are not looking.

Returning to Eden reexamines the Bible stories of childhood and opens them up as symbolic maps into the inner world. Stories like Jonah and the Whale, the Parting of the Red Sea, Noah's Ark, and the Virgin Birth are illuminated with penetrating depth and intellectual integrity. Faith is no longer a white-knuckled grip on implausible beliefs, but a relaxation into a deep inner knowing. You may be surprised to find yourself reinvigorated and enlightened by stories you thought you knew inside and out.

Returning to Eden has the potential to cultivate a renaissance of wonder and curiosity in the most seasoned Christians to the most committed atheists, and everyone in between.

©2023 Heather Hamilton (P)2023 Heather Hamilton

Evaluating my beliefs

Due to a couple of circumstances, I began to question my current beliefs. Some other beliefs were beginning to make more sense to me. This is the book that I needed to help guide me. I wasn’t ready to let go of Christianity completely. But I was not willing to continue believing the way I was believing. She made things very clear and easy to understand.

Best book for deprogramming toxic religion

I’ve read so many books on deconstruction, all of them great. The best of them, she even quotes in this book. But my gosh, this book is just perfect for anyone who just can’t take it with the “the Bible is perfectly clear” crowd, or the arrogant ego of the church as it oppresses others, or the people think the Bible is “innerant”. She lays it out so simply you’ll wonder why the Bible is best understood as myth, meteohor, and allegory. And doing so, rather than diminish the value of the Bible, we actually greatly increase its value. Once you see it, you CANNOT unsee it!

Excellent book!

Beautiful book on the overlap of religion and mythology through the lens and example of Christianity. Heather did an excellent job of illustrating that the myths are all pointing to the potentials and possibilities that exist in each of us. Congratulations on a wonderful book.

A must read!

This book is so thoughtful and timely. If you're considering your faith at all, I can't recommend Heather's book enough. When I first started questioning things, I was looking for gracious voices that felt safe and open. I feel like I've lived this book before it made it to this bound offering. The grace and safety I found in Heather and her writing were transformational for me and a lifeline in a scary time.

Life changing Book!!

A healing balm to every soul, especially those wounded by harmful teachings in the church.

A true Return

Heather dives into issues and teachings that make it easier to take another look into Christianity, even for those of us that have now spent the majority of our adult lives rejecting the institution.

Grateful

I am so grateful this thoughtful, eloquent look at the spirituality – the God – who connect us all exists. Thank you, Heather, for your bravery and kindness in putting words to the truth my spirit has known for many years.

So much knowledge

I love the analogies used in this book. I love the choice of scriptures and choice of examples that were using this book. I’m glad I was able to hear the book instead of reading it because the tone of the Arthur was definitely felt. Her voice was able to give me a visual and emotional sense of the words that I was hearing. it also helps to know that she comes from the same religious background and has the same spiritual hopes as me. I definitely recommend this audio and the actual paper book to anyone on a journey, looking to find themselves and looking to hold the accountability.

Great book!

What an awesome book. I’m grateful she took the time to write and record this book. Eye-opening and honest.

Life changing

This book was one of the best of my summer reads! Honestly, life changing. Definitely will be a re-read! I recommended this book to anyone who wants to go deeper with your relationship with Jesus.