A Sense of the Cosmos:
The Encounter of Modern Science and Ancient Truth
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Western science has operated for centuries on the assumption that we can understand the universe without understanding ourselves. We are just now seeking to make the necessary connection between the general laws of nature the those of our own (inner) nature. But the job won't be done with "massive injections of the new consciousness"; we cannot democratize the sacred by cheapening its demands.

"With this one compact statement, Jacob Needleman has forced the discussion of both science and religion in our time into a new, more mature and discriminating phase. In every way, this is a tough book—tough in the subtlety of its ideas, in its critical precision, in the standard of enlightenment it raises.... It is a way station where those who are seriously exploring the transformation of consciousness will have to stop, take thought, and perhaps replot their course."

—Theodore Roszak

"It is so human, compassionate, demanding of the best in us while comprehending the pain and traps and the problems. And so full of common sense."

—Lawrence LeShan

"I want to strongly recommend it to every reader seriously interested in our present cultural situation."

—Fritjof Capra

"I receive a lot of books for comment. Too many. But occasionally one comes that makes the process worthwhile. This is one such book. Needleman is unique; he is really on to something....A fine book"

—Harvey Cox

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