About the author
Pat Rodegast is credited as the channel, or medium, through whom the entity known as Emmanuel is said to communicate in a series of books published by Bantam, beginning with Emmanuel's Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos, followed by Emmanuel's Book II: The Choice for Love and Emmanuel's Book III: What Is an Angel Doing Here? The books present Emmanuel's teachings as short, aphoristic reflections on fear, love, and living with difficulty, often set out in verse-like fragments alongside illustrations. Positioned by the publisher alongside the well-known Seth material as an example of channeled spiritual writing, the series has been read for decades within the spiritualism and New Age communities. The three volumes are aimed at readers seeking comfort and guidance through this channeled format rather than at conventional memoir, philosophy, or religious instruction.
📖 Where to start with Pat Rodegast
💬 What our editors say about Pat Rodegast's books
“This text offers a radiant, accessible approach to spiritualism, making profound concepts feel immediate and manageable. Its warmth and clarity rival other channeled classics, serving as both guide and artifact. However, it does…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Emmanuel's Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos (Bantam)
“This text serves as a compassionate companion for those ready to dismantle their fear-based constructs. However, it may not suit readers who prefer rigorous academic theology or skeptical, evidence-based psychological frameworks.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Emmanuel's Book II: The Choice for Love
“Rodegast’s channeling offers a comforting, simplified view of spirituality for those tired of complex theological structures. However, readers seeking rigorous metaphysical analysis or traditional religious doctrine will likely…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Emmanuel's Book III: What Is an Angel Doing Here? Rodegast, Pat
📋 Editions by Pat Rodegast in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel's Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos ( | — | Bantam | 288 | 9780553343878 |
| Emmanuel's Book II: The Choice for Love | — | Bantam Dell | 256 | 9780553347500 |
| Emmanuel's Book III: What Is an Angel Doing Here? Rodegast, Pat | 1994 | Bantam | 272 | 9780553374124 |
