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What People Are Saying

"The effects of the book are excitingly profound. It makes me tingle when I think of God. I have about 7 friends and relatives to whom I would like to give this book. Please let me know how much it would cost for 7 to 10 books."


	A Brief Description of The Urantia Book... The Urantia Book, first published by Urantia Foundation in 1955, claims to have been presented by celestial beings as a revelation to our planet, Urantia. Many who have read it accept this assertion. The writings in the Book instruct us on the genesis, history, and destiny of humanity and on our relationship with God the Father. They present a unique and compelling portrayal of the life and teachings of Jesus. They open new vistas of time and eternity to the human spirit, and offer new details of our ascending adventure in a friendly and carefully administered universe. The Urantia Book offers a clear and concise integration of science, philosophy, and religion. Those who read and study it believe that The Urantia Book has the capacity to make a significant contribution to the religious and philosophical thinking of people worldwide. The Urantia Book is not a "religion" per se. Its builds upon the religious heritages of the past and present, encouraging a personal, living religious faith. Readers around the world have told us that reading the Book has profoundly affected them and often changed their lives. It has inspired them to reach new levels of spiritual growth and enhanced their sense of the value of human life. We encourage you to read it as well, and discover for yourself it's ennobling message.



	Where Did The Urantia Book Come From? In the early 20th century, a physician practicing in Chicago became the head of a group known as the Contact Commission. This small group was the focal point for the production of, and the primary custodian for, the final text of The Urantia Book. They were sworn not to disclose details about the transactions in order to preclude future generations from venerating the participants. It was considered important that no individual might be exalted through their association with The Urantia Book. Because of its revelatory nature, the book must stand on its own merit. As the contents of book were being transcribed, the papers were read to, and questions were requested from "The Forum," a group that had been meeting regularly for discussions at the doctor's house. The answers to these questions were then incorporated into the papers. These early readers formed the first core group of believers in the revelation and became committed to the mission of sharing the teachings of The Urantia Book with the world.



	What People Are Saying About The Urantia Book... It (The URANTIA Book) has, with its revelations, not only captivated me, but changed my outlook and gave me after a lifelong search the conviction of having, at last, found the Truth. -- Goslar, GERMANY This is an excellent book because it presents in depth (form & content) the mutual relations between the science, philosophy and religion on a universal scale. -- Plovdiv, BULGARIA Many tears fell on the Book while reading the emotional parts. -- Heusden, NETHERLANDS The URANTIA Book has been part of my life for a good 20 years. The URANTIA Book is not a Holy Book but its teachings given, little by little, in wisdom will draw us closer to each other. -- San Diego, California, U.S.A. Six years ago I had the pleasure of receiving a copy of The URANTIA Book which contains a wealth of enlightening information and obviously, can be regarded as a meritorious literary work. -- Estado de Mexico, MEXICO I am, with great awe, reading for the first time, The URANTIA Book. It answers many, many questions that I have had throughout my life. -- Kula, Hawaii U.S.A. I have been studying The URANTIA Book and have found it the most conclusive and inspiring book on our existence. -- Lake Geneva, Illinois, U.S.A. I have been appreciating "The Book" for many years. And I do wish to thank all that are helping to share it with others. -- Chonburi, THAILAND



		Translations of The Urantia Book... When the inception of a new translation is announced, there is always a great deal of excitement among readers. There is a near universal human impulse to share something of interest or beauty with someone else. Viewing a particularly beautiful sunset, for example, one is often moved to invite a companion, or even a stranger, to share the experience. Because there is so much that is both interesting and beautiful in The URANTIA Book, translations hold a special appeal since they represent a sharing of the book, not only with another person, but with an entire segment of the world. The Foundation is dedicated to providing accurate translations of the highest quality possible. Because of its size and unique content, translating The URANTIA Book is a long and difficult process that requires considerable support from the entire readership. If you are interested in helping, whether it be financial or offering your skills in translating, we would be pleased to hear from you. The Urantia Book is available in Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian, Portuguese (CD version only), Russian, Romanian (CD version only), Spanish, and German. We are the process of translating the Book into Bulgarian, Chinese, Estonian, Farsi, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Swedish, and Urdu. For an update on the Chinese translation, read a brief summary.



		Where You Can Get The Urantia Book...


		You can purchase all editions of The Urantia Book directly from Urantia Foundation by calling (773) 525-3319 Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm Central time. Or email us at urantia@urantia.org for more information. Ask about our special editions not available from other sources. You can also purchase The Urantia Book at better booksellers worldwide. If your local bookstore doesn't have it, ask them to order it!




		The Urantia Book - Paperback Edition The Urantia Book - Hardcover Edition The Urantia Book - Leather Giftboxed Edition Paperback Edition of The Urantia Book Leather Boxed Edition of The Urantia Book Hardcover Edition of The Urantia Book eBooks: Urantia Foundation provides The Urantia Book in various eBook formats, including: Microsoft Reader (try Diesel eBooks and Finctionwise eBooks, listed below) Adobe Reader (try the eBookMall, listed below) Sony Reader (browse to Sony.com and search the Sony Reader Store) Amazon Kindle (browse to Amazon.com and search the Kindle Store) Third party versions are also available for many handhelds and cell phones. If you have an Apple iPhone or iTouch, search the Apple Apps store for "Urantia" or "Big Blue Book". Diesel eBooks (http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/0911560092) eBookMall (http://www.ebookmall.com/ebooks/urantia-book-urantia-foundation-ebooks.htm) Fictionwise eBooks (http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook27361.htm)




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