− | The Urantia 'Text' is comprised of what is more commonly known as [[The Urantia Book]], but since the announcement of the [[Second Revelatory Commission]], is understood in this context to include any such writing as may ensue from this more recent initiative as well. Nevertheless, The Urantia Book, first published by [[Urantia Foundation]] in 1955, claims to have been presented by celestial beings as a [[revelation]] to our planet, [[Urantia]]. It outlines the genesis, history, and destiny of [[humanity]] and its relationship with [[God]] while presenting a unique portrait of the life and teachings of [[Jesus]]. Additionally, [[The Urantia Book]] offers an [[integral]] view of the functions of [[science]], [[philosophy]], and [[religion]]. | + | The Urantia 'Text' is comprised of what is more commonly known as [[The Urantia Book]], but since the announcement of the [[Second Revelatory Commission]], is understood in this context to include any such writing as may ensue from this more recent initiative as well. Nevertheless, The Urantia Book, first published by [[Urantia Foundation]] in 1955, claims to have been presented by celestial beings as the most recent of five [[epochal]] [[revelation]]s to our planet, [[Urantia]]. |
| + | It outlines the genesis, history, and destiny of [[humanity]] and its relationship with [[God]] while presenting a unique portrait of the life and teachings of [[Jesus]]. Additionally, [[The Urantia Book]] offers an [[integral]] view of the functions of [[science]], [[philosophy]], and [[religion]]. |