I distinguish between people who love the Truth above all else, and those who love their opinions. Charles Fillmore belonged to the first category. He was willing to learn, to grow in his spiritual understanding, to adjust his views. He was often bold in his statements, but this boldness always stimulates his readers to re-think the traditional ideas, and his passion encourages us to move forward in our quest. I am sure that you will find that this book is a masterpiece.

Some ideas of Charles Fillmore in "Talks on Truth" are controversial and they are not shared by all of Unity students in our days, for instance, his teaching on "immortalism." However, let it not stop us from gaining valuable insights from his writings. I am confident that if Charles would be alive, he would object from making a dogma out of his books. He was a thinker and a student of Truth; and it is better for those who read him not to blindly accept his words, but to follow his attitude.

I was happy to translate this book into the Russian language and to publish it on the web.

I heard somewhere that Edgar Cayce, "the sleeping prophet" of the XX century, was convinced that Charles Fillmore was an apostle Paul who reincarnated again in order to bring more clarity to the teaching that he left in the Bible. Whether it is true or not, I am convinced that Mr. Fillmore is an outstanding figure that can be compared with Paul, and that the next generations will discover and widely appreciate his valuable revelations.

This book of him is, perhaps, my favorite one. It clearly shows to sincere seekers that God is available to all who want to establish a contact with Him. There is no mystery about prayer. Indeed, prayer is an art, but it can be learned and mastered by everyone. Prayer is not about begging God - it is about claiming all that rightfully belongs to us in Truth, it is about transforming of our life and shaping the substance in which we live, and move and have our being. Prayer is not a boring ritual - it is one of the most exciting adventures!

To those who are interested I would like to add that I am the person who translated this book into the Russian language and published it on the web.

Mr. Fillmore's account of the USS Letuze's participation in the last five major island invasions of WW ll is a easy reading, concise and informative history of the last year of the war through the eyes of one Destroyer. I was a crew member and re-lived some of his accounts and learned about other accounts that I had always wondered about but wasn't privy to at the time. He does a great job in balancing some of the more horrific actions with many humorous incidents.

The detailed information, pictures and observations on the Okinawa kamakazi attacks in April and May, 1945 well illustrate the tremendous number of resulting Navy casualites incurred and provided for informed speculation on casualties we might expect from the kamakazi in the impending invasion of Japan proper.

I was staying at a Bed And Breakfast at Rushford MN and found this book laying on the coffee table upstairs. I started reading and couldn't put it down until I was done at 12:30 am. A very fascinating book. I wish he would write more. I still want to know why Nehring asked him if he wanted to sleep with his wife. There are stories waiting to be fleshed out here. Can't wait. Good book.

Please edit my ealier review. I am not 12 years old I am 54 years old. Thanks Earl Sethre

As a modern-day law enforcement dispatcher, I couldn't put this book down. I laughed and laughed. It was all too familiar, but kind of sad that these days are gone now. Too many new officers these days are in it for all the wrong reasons. They could stand to learn a lot from the old guys like Neil Haugerud who cut the trails of what law enforcement is today.

fillmore spends the first 2/3's of the book discussing, via geologic time periods, the formations laid down in so. utah, and the conditions which created the formations - it is wonderfully written for the layperson to the non-professional but very interested geologist - the final third is dedicated to describing roadside geology starting from east of capital reef and traveling to just west of zion - overall an excellent book and definitely worth the read for anyone interested in understanding more about the beautiful areas that are so. utah

Robert Fillmore is most gifted in his abilites to cogently describe the unique geology that yields this region's unsurmounted depth and beauty.

No one, geologist or casual traveller, should enter Utah without this compelling guide.

I disagree times change the definitions and stories in the Bible though valid then don't always make sense to us now these are just the truths that fillmore discovered for him self.
on the other hand, their are many beliefs and religions and for anybody to tell anybody else that they are wrong is just wrong in my mind(again that doesnt make them wrong). to me their is no wrong or right.

Metaphysical Bible Dictionary

Charles Fillmore's books in my library include the "Metaphysical Bible Dictionary," "Atom Smashing Power of Mind," "Teach Us to Pray," and "The Revealing Word." Before the time of Anthony Robbins, Zig Zigler, Napoleon Hill or other motivational facilitators, Fillmore's words excited my imagination and stirred my soul. Let's not discuss how long ago that was.

Does a vein of independence in religious thought run through the American psyche? Our freedom sparks revelations and spiritual enlightenment. I have not made a major study of the development of various religious sects, but reviewing this book made me look up some of the folks living during the 19th century who took religious and philosophical theories and pursued them to their metaphysical ends, the nature of ultimate reality.

Is there a certain liberalism in American religion, pulling away from the restrictions of the European models, both catholic and protestant? Without researching more than ten minutes, I found nearly a dozen founders of spiritual groups. I cannot say they influenced each other, since everyone walked a lone path. Just think of these names, all within a hundred years of each other: William Miller (Adventist), Phineas Quimby (New Thought), Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science), Joseph Smith (Mormon), Charles Fillmore (Unity), Charles Russell (Jehovah's Witness), Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau (Transcendentalism), Helena Blavatsky (Theosophy), and I am sure I have not done justice to many others. What was going on?

Regarding the Dictionary itself, except where the etymology has become lost, the definitions have been traced back to their prototypical root ideas. This nontraditional feature gives us greater clarity for a profound understanding of the Scriptures. Charles Fillmore explained that proper names in Hebrew derive from abstract ideas with connotations that may be good or bad. The MBD explains this in the preface using the example of the word, "Cain." The root means "centralized power or accumulation." So it could mean benign rulership, lawful possession, or it could stand for despotism and extreme selfishness. Both the Hebrew and Egyptian tongues have been a source of confusion. (See Rosemary Clark's "Sacred Tradition in Ancient Egypt.") The idea in the Dictionary is to clarify as much as possible, even offering alternative meanings and spellings. It does not claim to be the final authority, but a stepping stone to a higher realm of spiritual consciousness, toward attainment of the mind "which was also in Christ Jesus."

This book is intended for those that belong to the Unity Church or those initerested in learning more about it. The review that compared it to "mind control" does not understand the book or the research behind it. The interpretations come from the Quaballah, and Aramanic texts. Unity Church is not for everyone and will probably offend those of the fundamentalist denominations.

Charles Fillmore and the Unity movement which he co-founded has always urged individual thinking and stayed away from dogmatic beliefs, and as such, don't fit the definition or understanding of "cult". However, his thinking is definitely non-traditional, and I don't recommend his books to fundamentalist, Biblical literalists.

That said, this is definitely a book to read. It's not about material prosperity as such, but about over all prosperity in all areas of life. So if your primary aim to get filthy rich, this isn't for you. But if you are seeking a more fulfilling life, a greater understanding and closeness to the Great Power in our universe, and a mind-expanding, soul-enriching reading experience, I recommend this to you.

I studied metaphysics for many years, but then began a career in a cubicle that became the main focus and drain on my life. Only recently have I begun to go back to the refreshing truths (which my ego says "yeah, yeah, I know all that" although not practicing them) for nourishment. People like Fillmore and Butterworth, and now the extremely popular Wayne Dyer REMIND US of basic truths in life. The popular media only seeks to distract us with mind numbing stupidity or baseness. We must consciously seek higher input if we are to renew our tired minds. This is one such book. I see that a previous interviewer was filled with fear and judgement, calling Unity a cult. Well, we can all judge ANY spiritual system/church on its fruits. I am extremely unimpressed by fundamentalists spewing out their ignorance and fear as some sort of ultimate spiritual perspective. Very very sad. Reject such low energy drivel and seek the higher wisdom and peace in Fillmore books.

I studied metaphysics for many years, but then began a career in a cubicle that became the main focus and drain on my life. Only recently have I begun to go back to the refreshing truths (which my ego says "yeah, yeah, I know all that" although not practicing them) for nourishment. People like Fillmore and Butterworth, and now the extremely popular Wayne Dyer REMIND US of basic truths in life. The popular media only seeks to distract us with mind numbing stupidity or baseness. We must consciously seek higher input if we are to renew our tired minds. This is one such book. I see that a previous interviewer was filled with fear and judgement, calling Unity a cult. Well, we can all judge ANY spiritual system/church on its fruits. I am extremely unimpressed by fundamentalists spewing out their ignorance and fear as some sort of ultimate spiritual perspective. Very very sad. Reject such low energy drivel and seek the higher wisdom and peace in Fillmore books.

Asking "Why oh why would anybody with a functioning brain bother reading the "works" of this snake oil salesman?" is defying the purpose of the Divine reaching each and every one of us on this beautiful planet. That's like asking "Why would anyone bother reading the works of a Jewish carpenter?" This reader is obviously living in fear, without an acceptance of the abundance of Spirit Filled Metaphysical writings of the past 2000 years. Time to understand that the Spirit runs through all things. Not just a few. God Bless!

While I haven't read this particular work by Charles Fillmore, I am quite familiar with his works and Unity principles. While certainly Unity is not conventional, nor fundamentalist, one would be hard-pressed to define it as a cult. These principles are grounded in the basic teacings of Jesus, certainly not snake oil! Simply put, Unity basically asserts that God is all and we are all somehow a part of God as we are created in God's image and likeness. The Fillmore's discovered the healing power of God in their lives and gradually sought to pass this knowledge on. They never did assert that they stumbled onto anything new, and they always affirmed Jesus as teacher and as divine-nothing cult-like here unless one defines all of Christianity to be a cult! I highly recommend Charles Fillmore's writings as well as those of his wife's, Mrtyle Fillmore.

I just love the title. . .

I want it on the shelf next to my copy of SUPER BRAIN BREATHING by Paul C. Bragg, and PRACTICAL OCCULTISM IN DAILY LIFE by Dion Fortune.

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I think this book is one of the best in learning how to get your license

As a teacher in pre-liscence Real Estate, I can highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in getting into Real Estate. Some critics have said that the book may need a better math section, but you should remember that the book is designed to help you pass your exam and not intended as your sole training outlet. Anyone reading & studying this work has covered the material needed for exam purposes. The rest is usually left up to the Broker or experience to teach. I find the book to be extremely helpful in my classes.

There are a lot of books out there selling the idea of: nothing down, flipping, listing, rehabbing, wholesaling, the list goes on and on.

Each and every one of these authors has had experience in Real Estate. They explain this information as if the reader already knows the stuff. I would guess that 99% of the fortunes they've made has been through the writing of their books. Everyone wants to find a short-cut, including me.

I finally decided I would go back to the basics, and go to R.E. school, whether I got my license was not the issue. The curriculum for the class is this book. It does not contain any creativity or complex equations, which is perfect for the beginner.

I've read many get-rich in real-estate books, and have found great information in all of them. This book, however, is the meat and spuds. Buy it & read it.

Now you can see just how beautiful these rock posters are. Each poster in the Fillmore series is presented in full color. An excellent tool to guide you in your purchases, or just help you to enjoy these works of art. Excellent information on the artists and some cool insights into the people and the place that was the Fillmore west.