In Search of a Perfect World: A Historical Perspective on the Phenomenon of Millennialism and Dissatifaction with The World As It Is
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1420841610 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 228 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Michael Sullivan has been a professional journalist, editor and publisher since 1968. A native of Chicago,, he has pursued his craft with daily and weekly newspapers and magazines in several states, including Arizona, Oregon Montana, Idaho, Minnesota and Michigan.He has been fascinated by human psychology, history and spirituality most of his life.In this, his first non-fiction book, he looks at several thousand years of the human quest to understand - and to improve the world as it is
"Helpful understanding on how we view our world" according to Y. Persico. It was a pleasure to read this book by Michael C. Sullivan last summer. I've recommended it to others recently due to some discussion of religious differences. We are still learning about how to view and create a better world and this will not end soon. There are many new beginnings in our lives for us to create. We have the ability to help create a better world. There is much understanding of world religions here that can help us see a wider perspective than our own. What a great start. Thanks Michael. This is. Making Sense of Our World The Indweller There are not many books that can fully help to make sense of our seeming non-sensical world. In Search of a Perfect World takes a comprehensive approach at explaining what the current millennium time period means for humanity, and what humans have done to create to create their perfect worlds. Well researched and written. I highly recommended this for those interested in an explanation into humanity's past, present and future. Take a look at Michael Sullivan's Blog for some current interesting insights at []. "Is a Perfect World a Possibility?" according to Christina Reeves. In Search of a Perfect World is not only a great read, it provokes the reader and is a call to action to ask some deeper questions. Michael Sullivan takes us through the struggle that began with the first glint of light on this planet. The author offers up an in-depth account of the history of failed prophecies; expectations that a savior would straighten out the world; failed religious, political and social movements bringing us into the current times which makes one wonder: Is it possible? Is it possible to d
"In Search of a Perfect World" examines the basic questions of human life on Earth: Who are we? Where did we come from? Why are we here? And where are we going?In attempting to answer these questions, humans have formed religious, social and political groups and launched wars to remove impediments to their visions of a more-perfect world. Intentional or utopian communities have been similarly inspired.Throughout the world, many cultures have maintained a belief that the world was once a better, more harmonious place and -and will be again, after some form of cataclysm and the arrival of a savior or redeemer. This phenomenon, in some societies, is known as millennialism.
A native of Chicago,, he has pursued his craft with daily and weekly newspapers and magazines in several states, including Arizona, Oregon Montana, Idaho, Minnesota and Michigan.He has been fascinated by human psychology, history and spirituality most of his life.In this, his first non-fiction book, he looks at several thousand years of the human quest to understand - and to improve the world as it is. Michael Sullivan has been a professional journalist, editor and publisher since 1968.