99 Names of God

by David Steindl-Rast

Brother David Steindl-Rast offers a meditation on each of the 99 names of God found in the Islamic creed. It speaks to people of any religious belief who through the many names of God enter the gate of the one nameless God that unites us.

Genres: Spirituality, Islam

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2021

About the author

Brother David Steindl-Rast is a Benedictine monk, author, and lecturer widely recognized for his commitment to interfaith dialogue and his emphasis on gratitude as a transformative spiritual practice. Born in Vienna in 1926, he survived the challenges of World War II before emigrating to the United States in 1952. He entered monastic life at Mount Saviour Monastery and went on to engage deeply with both Christian and Buddhist traditions, studying with notable Zen masters. His work bridges spirituality and science and has led him to collaborate with religious and cultural figures across traditions. He co-founded the Center for Spiritual Studies and A Network for Grateful Living, advocating for gratefulness as essential to human flourishing. His writings include Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer and Belonging to the Universe (with Fritjof Capra). Known for his mystical approach, he describes religion as a living flame that must be rediscovered beneath layers of doctrine, ritual, and dogma.

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good reflection book, but it doesn't much in the way of new insight. It also presents universalist salvation, something the Islamic faith and the Catholic faith does not accept.

[devam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Von der Ich-Es-Beziehung geplagten Religion als Buchwissenschaft zur kontemplativen Ich-Du-Beziehung, die Gott ins Zentrum der Gefühls- und Erlebniswelt stellt. Eine gesunde, mystische Betrachtung der Esmâ-ul husnâ. Am Ende jedes Kapitels gibt es Fragen, die zur Reflektion anregen. Stellenweise zu repetitiv.