It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mind. The text of this edition exactly duplicates the 1955 first printing of the urantia book, excepting the corrections of spelling and grammar described in appendix 1. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, world history, jesus and ourselves kindle edition published july 1st 2008 by urantia foundation kindle edition, 2,165 pages. Founded in 1998 as a vehicle for publishing the first edition of how i found the urantia book, the company now offers a variety of secondary works and historical accounts concerning the origins of.
It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mindblowing, and inspiring book i have ever read. The great cult mystery christian research institute. Order a reprint of the inviolate 1955 first edition text of the urantia book check out reprinting the first edition of the urantia book on indiegogo. So, in 2007, the two publishers of the urantia book, urantia foundation and the urantia book fellowship uversa press, together created a joint editorial committee of six longtime readers including several with extensive experience in typesetting and printing. Nov 25, 2019 the urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. I think it is pretty amazing that in 1955, when the urantia book was published, the collators and editors were able to produce as clean a version as they. As a long time reader of the urantia book i read this book in a kindle edition with great interest. The urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book. It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere around chicago.
In the meantime, some young urantians have expressed interest in the. The original printing of 5,000 copies of a history of the urantia papers sold out rather quickly. Part i, titled the central and superuniverses, addresses what the authors consider the highest levels of creation, including the eternal and infinite universal father, his trinity associates, and the isle of paradise. Reprinting the first edition of the urantia book indiegogo. The urantia book, first published by urantia foundation in 1955, presents us with the origin, history, and destiny of humanity. It leads each of us into an intimate personal relationship with our indwelling spirit and.
It originated in chicago, illinois, usa, sometime between 1924 and 1955, but its authorship is unclear. The english text of the urantia book is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission. First society for readers of the urantia book chicago, chicago, illinois. Includes 4 page publishers prospectus to accompany the book. The 11 th printing diverged most widely from the first edition, but the text has been returned to its 1955 form at many locations, so that none of the later editions actually differ from the first at every point in. It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere. The first society of the urantia book fellowship was formed in chicago, in 1955. There are hundreds of errors in punctuation, spelling, and duplication of text which must be corrected before this revelatory update can be considered ready for printing. The urantia book wikisource, the free online library. First society for readers of the urantia book chicago.
Meredith sprungers notes on the origin of the urantia book a portion of this collection was earlier. It was first published in 1955 by urantia foundation. At this time, urantia foundation is on its 19 th printing and urantia book fellowship on its 4 th printing. Founded in 1998 as a vehicle for publishing the first edition of how i found the urantia book, the company now offers a variety of secondary works and historical accounts concerning the origins of the urantia book as well as some of its associated social organizations. The urantia book registered marks of urantia foundation urantia foundation chicago illinois 1955 first printing text conforming to urantia standardized reference text committee 2008 recommendations the parts of the book. The urantia book a biblical worldview perspective probe. The main characters of this spirituality, religion story are.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 2097 pages and is available in hardcover format. Jan 23, 2012 the urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book. Urantia book movement history urantia book fellowship. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, world history, jesus, and ourselves paperback june 1, 2008. I think it is pretty amazing that in 1955, when the urantia book was published, the collators and editors were able to produce as clean a version as they didall without computers or spellcheck.
One way to summarize the status of the last three printed editions and the currently. Jun 10, 2009 sadlers study group submitted written questions to the contactee and eventually came to believe the urantia papers were a new revelation from god, on a par with the incarnation of jesus christ. Posted here is the full text of the 1938 edition, with. Text standardization the urantia book urantia book. Computer analysis of printings of the urantia book, 19551999. At this time, urantia foundation is on its 19 th printing and urantia book fellowship on its 4 th printing of the urantia book. They incorporated in 1950 as the urantia foundation and the book was first published on october 12 1955.
This book is educational in that it provides information about the origin, history, and destiny of mankind and this planet we live on. Between 1934 and 1956 a group of 36 people, who called themselves the forum, met to study the original manuscripts of the urantia book. The facsimile is available in 600dpi and 1600dpi resolutions in djvu and pdf formats. Inner circle members funded its printing, and the first edition finally appeared in 1955, weighing in at 2,097 pages. Urantia foundation 533 west diversey parkway, chicago, il 60614, u.
Nothing that passes through human hands is flawless. Between 1934 and 1956 a group of 36 people, who called themselves the forum, met to study the original manuscripts of the urantia. Again, i think that youll be fine with your first edition, as long as you are happy with it. This edition contains the original text of the 1955 first printing of the urantia book except for correction of typographical errors and certain harmonizations of spelling and punctuation. Statement by founding trustee and first president of urantia foundation, william hales. The urantia book is approximately 2,000 pages long, and consists of a body of 196 papers divided in four parts, and an introductory foreword. The book and its publishers do not name a human author. The original urantia foundation 1955 text is shown first followed by the words changed to followed by the changed wording. Free download or read online the urantia book pdf epub book. By the way, i see gardners book has been printed in a new paperback edition with in a new postscript to this paperback edition, gardner details recent developments in the urantia movement, corrects some errors in the original edition, and responds to critical reactions from urantia believers to his skeptical perspective on the book and the. However, as the context makes clear, only eleven of the apostles were currently present.
Since the first edition of the urantia book, published in 1955, a number of changes have been made over the years. All of the source authors identified in blocks paper were. Pdf the urantia book book by urantia foundation free. The urantia book was delivered to him by seven spirit beings in 1934. By the way, i see gardners book has been printed in a new paperback edition with in a new postscript to this paperback edition, gardner details recent developments in the urantia movement, corrects some. Posted here is the full text of the 1938 edition, with parallel charts showing how sadler or the sadlers wrote it, chapter by chapter. Large study edition 1955, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. So, in 2007, the two publishers of the urantia book, urantia foundation and the urantia book fellowship uversa press, together created a joint editorial committee of six longtime readers including several with extensive experience in typesetting and printing the urantia book and other works. The urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal. The exact circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown.
In the highlands northwest of india the sangik races came into existence, and. The urantia book is a gift of revelation that extends our knowledge of spirituality, the universe, ourselves, and our destiny. William and lena sadler, but william alone is listed as author in the 1946 printing of the 1944 edition. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that discusses god, jesus, science, cosmology, religion, history and destiny. The urantia book urantia, divine counselor seventh printing. The parts of the book part i the central and superuniverses sponsored by a uversa corps of superuniverse personalities acting by authority of the orvonton ancients of. Since the first edition of the urantia book was published in 1955, there have been a number of changes made over the years. As the earliest extant version of the text, the 1955 edition is the most authoritative source for insight into the authors thought and compositional style, so the greatest. As the earliest extant version of the text, the 1955 edition is the most authoritative source for insight into the authors thought and compositional style, so the greatest weight was always given to the usages found in that edition.
The 11 th printing diverged most widely from the first edition, but the text has been returned to its 1955 form at many locations, so that none of the later editions actually differ from the first at every point in the text where a change has sometime occurred. This book is educational in that it provides information about the origin, history, and. The urantia book 1955 first edition first printing good, plus related ephemera. It leads each of us into an intimate personal relationship with our indwelling spirit and calls us to a life of service to our global family. More information about this seller contact this seller 6.
The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924. In 1992, a reader of the urantia book, matthew block, selfpublished a paper that showed the urantia book utilized material from 15 other books. About the urantia book posted on goodreads september 18, 2009 this is my favorite book. In the meantime, some young urantians have expressed interest in the origin and history of the revelation. At this time, urantia foundation is on its 19 th printing of the urantia book and the urantia book fellowship on its 4 th printing. The urantia book is the book you have been hoping to find. This is the first edition of the urantia book, published in 1955.
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