The journey of Jesus of Nazareth, called the Christ or the Anointed One, is the template for every human being in search of reconnection with their spiritual origins and identity. He is known as "the first fruit of many" and the stages of his spiritual journey, along with his teachings, trace the path -- the Way -- for each human being of every century and culture toward their true destiny: encounter with the living Presence which transforms us into "partakers of the Divine Nature".This book is divided into two sections: PART 1 The JourneyPART 2 The Fruits of the JourneyIncluded are some of the following themes: WildernessThe InvitationThe Core TeachingsBecoming DisciplesRebirthMeister Eckhart and the Birth WithinThe Dark Night of the SoulLost Teachings of Ancient ChristianityThe Individual and the CommunityLearning to ForgiveAbout the Author: Ted Nottingham is the author and translator of fifteen books dealing with spiritual themes and practical spiritual development. He has produced a number of nationally televised program on the subject of authentic awakening which he has studied for over thirty years. He is the Pastor of Northwood Christian Church in Indianapolis. He can be heard on streaming radio every Sunday on WICR 8.7 FM at 6:00 and 10:00 a.m.