- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Harperone (Jun 22 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061574147
- ISBN-13: 978-0061574146
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 14.1 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #39 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Divination > Prophecy
- #47 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Native American
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“Fans will delight in how Barrios connects the Mayan dots.” (Library Journal )
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Discover What the Prophecy of 2012 Means for Your Life
According to the Mayan Elders, at the moment of birth every human being is given a destiny. Our life challenge is to develop ourselves and our skills in order to fulfill this destiny, thus fueling our individual contribution to the planet. At the heart of The Book of Destiny is the sacred Mayan calendar, an extraordinary tool that allows the reader to discover this destiny, along with one’s special Mayan symbol, origin, as well as the protection spirits that accompany them through life. Poetically narrated, the book describes how the calendar contains the scientific legacy of the Mayan people, preserved and transmitted over the centuries through oral tradition and written texts.
Written at the request of the Mayan Elders, by member of the Guatemalan Elders Council and Mayan Priest Carlos Barrios, The Book of Destiny is a tool to help people understand their life purpose and to use this profound knowledge to make the best of their time on earth.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book on 2012 out there,
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This review is from: The Book Of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 (Hardcover)
I have been waiting for this book to be translated into English, and I blazed through it in a few days. Barrios does a great job of providing good background information and a cultural context relative to the current transition we are experiencing. I particularly like the in-depth information about the Sacred Calendar, especially regarding the significance of birth dates and one's purpose in this life. The longer cycles are also explained cogently.For anyone looking for a really down to earth book with some depth, this is the best one out there. Barrios, a Mayan priest as well as an anthropologist, finds a lovely balance-weaving historical and cultural context with specific information. There are many insights that provide a deeper understanding of the many personal, societal and environmental changes we are and will most likely to continue experiencing for a few years. I was pleasantly surprised to see that he takes on at least one prominent author, who, in the opinion of many, exploits the 2012 phenomenon for personal gain. Barrios explains why this person's work is off base and misleading. Essentially, while there be some continued disruption as we transition to the next era over the next few years, Barrios provides an important pubic service by shifting the focus off of the idea of there being a day (December, 2012) of abrupt change towards the realization that we are in a sustained period of fundamental transition. His insights and concrete suggestions for surviving and thriving during the next few years, when the tranitions and changes may well be somewhat dramatic, are invaluable. I am very grateful that he took the time to produce this book, which by the way is elegantly presented-nice size, cover material,the many illustrations are graceful, and the book is very well written.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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voices from the past!,
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This review is from: The Book Of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 (Paperback)
There is some great information in these ancient Mayan Prophesies. Could be a little more compact ,but it contains everything you want to know on the subject.
1 of 10 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you are a christian think twice before you read this book,
By Seeker (Sweden) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Book Of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 (Hardcover)
When Jesus was baptized a voice from heaven said "this is my beloved son, he is my chosen one". When I read the Book of destiny I had those words in mind because the message in this book is so strong that I had to make the choice again. Who do I want to follow. And I chose Jesus again. The Tzolkin calendar seems to hold a lot of truths but the question is: are theese truths connected with the highest wisdom and love? I began asking myself if the knowledge of the Tzolkin calender comes from God the Father or if it comes from somewhere else. And I didn't know. And I have learned that if something is uncertain it's better to go and stick it in the ground no matter how interesting it seems. Because what I do know is the positive effect the gospel words has had in my life. I felt that if I had accepted the Book of destiny as my guiding light it would be like eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. I rather eat from the tree of life. So think carefully who you want to follow.
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