| Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life | |
| Author: | Emmet Fox |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | Spirituality, Christian mysticism, New Thought |
| Publisher: | Harper & Brothers |
| Pub Date: | 1934 |
| Pages: | 199 |
Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life is a book written by Emmet Fox in 1934, which provides a spiritual interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount found in the Gospel of Matthew. Fox's book delves into the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing their relevance to personal and spiritual development in the context of New Thought philosophy.[1]
The book covers several core themes of the Sermon on the Mount, including:[2]
Sermon on the Mount has been highly influential in the field of spiritual and self-help literature, praised for its practical approach to Christianity and its alignment with the principles of New Thought.
The ideas presented in Sermon on the Mount continue to resonate with modern spiritual seekers and are often cited in discussions about the integration of New Thought principles with traditional Christian beliefs.[3] Notably, Fox's teachings have had a significant impact on the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) movement. Fox's secretary in New York was the mother of one of the men who worked closely with AA cofounder Bill W., which led to early AA groups attending Fox's lectures. Sermon on the Mount became especially popular within AA, influencing its spiritual framework.