A Search for God, Books I & II

by Edgar Evans Cayce

Try living the precepts of this book. Here is a unique compilation of information dealing with spiritual laws of daily living. Why is it unique? The manuscript resulted from the study and work of the original Study Group #1 of the Association for Research and Enlightment, Incorporated, Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was written not by one person but by many individuals. The affirmations and basic discourses under each chapter heading came from general readings given by Edgar Cayce. Questions were asked and experiences during meditation explained in subsequent readings for twelve people. To these individuals it brought hope, peace, a better understanding of their fellow human beings and an inner joy in a greater awareness of attunement with the Creator. There is nothing new here. The search for God is as old as humanity. This book is passed on in the hope that through it, during trying times ahead, many may glimpse a ray of light; that in other hearts it may awaken a new hope and vision of a better world through application of His laws in daily life.

Genres: Spirituality, Metaphysics

257 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

The origins of life, in the metaphysical sense, began with the creation of the celestial beings. According to Edgar Cayce’s readings of the Akashic Record, first came the Son, the Logos, or the Word -- as indicated in John’s Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word; and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” Out of the Word or this central primordial expression of life, all else was created. Again in John’s Gospel: “All things were made through this One.” In Cayce’s readings: “We have first the Son, then the other sons or celestial beings that are given their force and power.” Evil and the forces of what humanity has called the Devil developed as a result of rebellion against the flow of creation, the harmony of the original ideal that all life was to follow. Cayce puts it this way (note: the emphasis and parentheses are Cayce’s)
Edgar Cayce has been called the "sleeping prophet," the "father of holistic medicine," and the most documented psychic of the 20th century. For more than 40 years of his adult life, Cayce gave psychic "readings" to thousands of seekers while in an unconscious state, diagnosing illnesses and revealing lives lived in the past and prophecies yet to come.

Reviews

[Sverre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books I and II--here combined in one volume--are based on so-called readings dictated by the sleeping prophet Edgar Cayce (EC) in weekly sessions witnessed by members of a study group from 1931 to 1942. This work may represent the gold standard, ten out of ten, of extrasensory prophetic wisdom revealed in the 20th century. Students of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) would probably contest that claim but although a son of Cayce (Hugh Lynn) had some interest in ACIM for a time, the theology of ACIM is radically different from that of the Cayce material. Most Christians whose theology is orthodox would--if they had an open mind and spirit--find that much of the Cayce readings in this book conform to traditional biblical doctrine and Christology. In contrast, very few Christians would be able to reconcile their beliefs with those presented in ACIM.

Christian apologists are virtually unanimous in their classification of the Cayce material as fraudulent, coming from a psychic deceiver or at best coming from a folksy down-home goodness-to-gracious man deceived by demonic spirits, the father of lies. Sceptics of the religious and/or the psychic are just as condemnatory. Reversely, Cayce apologists defend all the material and actvity purportedly associated with EC. The cures that didn't work, the prophecies that didn't come true, the questionable hucksterism pursued by EC's handlers and the later compromises by ARE of EC's doctrinal positions are by them glossed over, forgotten or rationalized. Enlightenment is not served by extremism.

The collection of EC readings should not be elevated to a level of divine infallibility. Nor should it be dismissed wholesale as either irrelevant opportunistic illusion or demonically induced deception. Unbiased research would establish that much good, inspirational and practical benefit has been the result of EC's legacy and very little harm has occurred. The ridiculing, the fear-mongering and derisive condemnations emanating from religious fanatics and materialistic sceptics have definitely not fostered social tolerance, brotherly love or peaceful coexistence, and never will. I am persuaded that the readings upon which this book is based are in accord with the highest of human and divine motives and ideals. This book could play a major role as a bridge for dialogue, tolerance and understanding between Christian fundamentalism and progressive universalist spirituality. Unfortunately, modern phariseeism continues to stand in the way.

A few excerpts are telling about its Christian wisdom: "Love is that inexplicable force which brought Jesus to earth so that through Him the way back to the Father might be made plain to the children of men." pp 124 "Seek God where he may be found, even in the heart of a neighbor. How well do we know God? Just as well as we seek to know and understand our fellow human beings, and just as well as we seek to magnify the divine consciousness in them." pp 68 "Truth may be proved only by results. If we would be led by the Spirit that leads into all truth, we may expect to have many opportunities for proof in our own life. We alone can judge as to that which is truth for ourselves." pp 183 "All power, all force is in Him, and is subject to His will. In Him is the light that we should seek, that we in body, mind, soul and purpose, may be one with Him. He is the Way!" pp 188 "The purpose for which our soul chose to come into this earth plane was to awaken the Divine within, which is done through manifesting the fruits of the spirit toward our fellow humans." pp 198 "Our soul is a portion of the Divine. It is a moving influence in our activities throughout our experiences in all spheres of consciousness. Our soul is a universe within self. Will is an attribute of the soul, and with it we choose to develop either to a oneness with Universal Consciousness or in opposition to It." pp 217-218 "Through the example set by the Christ, we know the way. The choice is made daily by each soul to follow the Light or seek selfish gratification." pp 251

[Jim George · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two books are two of the most insightful, inspirational books that I've ever read. Completely based on Christianity, explained by Edgar Cayce in his flipped out spiritual way.

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

I re-read this book often, it helps me refocus my intentions. I'm a huge Edgar Cayce reader in general, but this book was life changing for me.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My most influential Book