Taoism is an historic Chinese philosophical religion based on the idea of Dao (Tao), or "the way," an approach to life that seeks to live in balance and harmony with oneself, human society, and the natural world. The formative text of Taoism includes this 6th century B.C.E. collection of teachings known as Dao De Jing (or Tao Te Ching) by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. Written approximately 500 years before the Hebrew Messiah Jesus Christ walked the earth, there is a good chance Christ was familiar with and studied this work. Along with an in depth analysis into the profound teachings of the Dao De Jing, this edition gives reasonable explanations of possible connections between it and the teachings of the Son of Man Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. *This is a large print edition making it much easier to read.… (more)