Jesus the Ultimate Shaman
By Stephen M. Bull and Sally H. Denny
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Read the recommendations and the foreword by noted author, teacher, and shamanic practitioner, Dr. Jose’ Luis Stevens, Ph.D.
Jesus, the Ultimate Shaman is a book that bridges Christianity to Shamanism. Did you know that Shamanism is not a religion? Rather, it is a set of skills that enables people of all faiths or belief perspectives to connect to the Great/Holy Spirit and the spirit world that surrounds us.
People of the Christian faith already have been introduced to the “Spirit” through their study of the New Testament. The problem is that many Christians only know the Spirit in name only or as a doctrinal belief rather than an actual practice or experience. This equates to a real loss of power in the Christian life.
Then, there are many people, other than Christian, that sense a connection to the Spirit of their Creator, the spirits of the universe, their environment, and even to their own essence/spirit. What may be lacking is that no one has shown them how to deepen their connection to Spirit. And so they sit just outside the sacred, multi-dimensional, timeless spirit-realm, relegated to life in the physical, material world, kept from having powerful and enriched experiences with the spirit world.
The Shamanism we present in Jesus, the Ultimate Shaman puts all our readers in touch with Spirit and the spirit realm on a hands-on, experiential basis. Jesus the Ultimate Shaman shows our readers how, with the aid of Spirit and helping spirits, they can learn to find their way into S/spirit-living, receive S/spirit-guidance, and learn to heal themselves, others, and the environment in a deeply powerful and effective way.
Jesus the Ultimate Shaman acquaints all our readers with the rich spirituality taught in the Bible about Spirit, spirit allies, spiritual senses, spiritual gifts and practices, and healing as exemplified by Jesus. The book shows how Shamanism can amplify the often-hidden spirituality already contained in the Bible that is often overlooked due to a pervasive, Western, rational, non-intuitive interpretation of the Bible and Christian living.
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Chapter Titles
Acknowledgments, Abbreviations, Foreword, and Introduction
PART ONE
Stepping Into a New and Different Reality
Chapter One — Shamanism and Christian Practice
Chapter Two — The “Shamanic” Practices of Jesus
Chapter Three — Two Sources of Shamanic Wisdom
Chapter Four – Only the Holy Spirit, Helping Spirits, or Both?
Chapter Five — The World as Shamans or Christians See It. Who Is Right?
Chapter Six — From the Biblical Map to the Spiritual Terrain and Beyond
Chapter Seven — Divination For the Sake of Healing
PART TWO
Dipping Your Feet into Shamanic Waters
Chapter Eight — Opening to Mystery Through Intuitive Listening: Turning On Our Spiritual Senses
Chapter Nine — Spiritual Protection: How to protect yourself
Chapter Ten — Shamanic Tools
Chapter Eleven — Spiritual Power Gifts
Chapter Twelve — Advanced Shamanic Practices
Putting the Pieces Together: Stories of Success
Chapter Thirteen — Wrapping Up
Authors’ Biographies
End/Chapter Notes
If you are not a Christian and think, “This book is only for Christians,” think again. Jesus is a powerful model for any and all seekers of truth in his teaching, miracles, and life.
Endorsements
“Steve and Sally have written a powerful book that bridges Jesus' teachings and healings with ancient shamanic healing practice demonstrating that he had great knowledge and training in the techniques of shamanism. This much needed book is a wealth of information and offers much to people of all traditions who have an interest in healing.”
—Jose Luis Stevens Ph.D. author of "How To Pray The Shaman’s Way” and "Awaken the Inner Shaman.”
Endorsements
“If you have worried that shamanism is inconsistent with your Christian faith, or if you’ve been told that shamanism is a demonic practice in opposition to true faith, this book is an important read for you. The authors offer multiple examples of shamanic practice found throughout Christian scriptures and the life of Jesus. They make a clear case that shamanism is not a faith in itself, but a set of practices that help you work with the Creator to bring healing and deeper awareness into life.”
—Jaime Meyer, President, Society for Shamanic Practice; M.A., Theology and The Arts.
Endorsements
“Steve and Sally challenge the limits of our preconceived understandings about what the Spirit can do in and through us. This book makes us think. It challenges us to see the actions of Jesus and the Holy Spirit in ways we haven’t imagined. Whether or not we agree with what Steve and Sally present, we are made to wonder what God might be doing through us for the healing of the world.”
—Rev. Jean Hurst, M. Div., Presbyterian Pastor