Translated more than any book but the Bible, the Tao Te Ching is still largely unknown to and/or misunderstood by modern-day Westerners. It is NOT a religious text, but rather an exquisite manual for living with integrity, as useful (perhaps more?) today than it was in the Chinese world of 500 BCE. As William Martin (author/translator) says, “It makes no claim to special Divine inspiration, yet it has brought inspiration to countless millions over the centuries. It is a beautiful expression of wisdom and encouragement that arises from a clear understanding of˜the Way the World Works.”

In this session, Dr. Larry Campbell, who has extensive experience with the Tao Te Ching, will provide an overview of the book. We will look at its background, examine briefly its possible authorship, discuss why various translations are SO different, and take a look at sample translations of various verses, and familiar passages you may never have known were from the Tao Te Ching! Time permitting, we will also explore some of the fascinating connections to Christianity and the words & wisdom of Jesus, in a book written 500 years before the time of Christ.