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 Journey PART 2 The Fruits of the Journey Included are some of the following themes: Wilderness The Invitation The Core Teachings Becoming Disciples Rebirth Meister Eckhart and the Birth Within The Dark Night of the Soul Lost Teachings of Ancient Christianity The Individual and the Community Learning to Forgive