Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and Understanding

by Daniel L. Prechtel, John R. Mabry, Katrina Leathers

What can Christianity learn from Shamanism? What can Shamanism learn from Christianity? The conversation starts here…

Daniel L. Prechtel is an Episcopal priest who studies and applies Core Shamanism alongside Christian prayer practices. John R. Mabry is a United Church of Christ pastor and seminary professor who uses Core Shamanism techniques in his prayer. Katrina Leathers is a Core Shamanism Practitioner and interfaith seminary dean. All three authors are spiritual directors. Together, they write about the intersection of these two great traditions, and the powerful spiritual gifts they bring. 

Soul Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and Understanding introduces readers to Christian spirituality and Core Shamanism; and then draws on each author’s knowledge and personal experiences to show readers the importance and reality of the spiritual realm in our everyday lives.

In this book, you’ll

-The similarities and differences between Core Shamanism and Christianity

-The universe of both traditions, including upper and lower worlds

-Christian spiritual practices for healing and discernment

-Core Shamanism’s healing methods and divination

-Helping spirits that provide healing, and guidance

-Unexpected resonances and breathtaking epiphanies

-Practical wisdom for our daily spiritual lives

Soul Journeys is a breath of fresh air, opening up new spiritual perspectives from ancient traditions. If you enjoy exploring the insights of other faiths, and then bringing those insights back to your own spiritual practice, you will love Soul Journeys.

Buy Soul Journeys today and begin your next spiritual adventure!

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

237 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2020

Reviews

[Marc-Henri Paradella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book because of its project: a dialogue between a progressive Christian minister, a Christian minister practicing shamanism and a shaman. They are clever, respectful, open and give a fascinating perspective, while sharing stories that make look shamanic journeys almost normal and part of everyday reality.
I received it as a contribution to interfaith dialogue, to an open way of considering Christian faith and spirituality, and as an invitation to more imagination and to more creativity in our inner lives and spiritual practices.

[Adrian Chudleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was nice to tie in Christianity with Shamanism. Kudos to Daniel et al to have done this and documented it. This really has to do with the breakdown between religious and spiritual ideologies between European civilization and the indigenous. We need to gain more respect for the indigenous and spirituality.

[Denise · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just not my cup of tea, or interest. But that's what book groups do - cause us to read out of our comfort zones. Based on the three authors experiences with Christianity & Shamanism, they claim they are complements, not exclusionary, ways to connect with the spiritual.