The Jedi Creed

Literature to Understand

Streen's Choice

The Holy Bible: (King James Version)
While Christianity may seem like somewhat of a contradiction in comparison to the Jedi way of life, I hope that visitors here would not take a closed-minded position, and consider reading the most popular book in the world, in the first and most common translation from the original Hebrew and Greek. The Gospel, as it is often called, in translation means "the good news", and if you take the time to read it, you will find that this good news is that Christ made an incredible sacrifice for us all, to save us from an eternity of suffering. Thus, to recieve this devine gift, one need only accept that His sacrifice was made for you.

God Always has a Plan B: (Hallmark)
An interesting collection of helpful and inspiring quotes from various authors on the subject of God and the inevitable and unfortunate circumstances in life that happen to us all.

Jeet Kune Do: Commentaries on the Martial Way: (Bruce Lee)
I was once lazy, and had low self-esteem. Until I read this book. And I'm not exaggerating here. Bruce Lee was one of the most influential people in history. He was wise beyond his years. Which is what led me to this book. In it, is an explanation of the techniques he used to shape his magnificent physique. Don't take my word for it, read the reviews at Amazon.com.

Zen in the Martial Arts: (Joe Hyams)
This book is actually something I saw in the Jedi Academy's Recomended Reading section, and I very quickly learned why. You don't have to know anything of Martial Arts to enjoy this book. If you read it once, I guarantee you'll read it again. (Streen)

The Power of Myth: (John Campbell)
A very interesting book that involves the mysteries behind mythology and the importance it has had in our lives, and has in our lives. (Streen)

Tao of Jeet Kune Do: (Bruce Lee)
This book, written by Bruce Lee on the martial arts form Jeet Kune Do, is where I began studying philosophy. This is mainly a book explaining the style (form of no form) of fighting. However, Bruce Lee's thoughts and philosophies are very interesting and may provide a foundation for your learning. (Streen)

Relan Volkum's Choice:

Demian: (Hermann Hesse, Michael Lebeck)
A very close and realistic comparison to Star Wars I haven't seen in a long time. If you are afraid of change, I highly recommend that you read this book. Basically, it is about this boy, Sinclair, who grows up in a world where he learns of the good side...as well as the dark side. This book talks of mentors, philosophers, religions, symbols, and faith. Even though I don't agree with some of it, Demian is a book that tells a perspective I haven't seen in hardly any books. Honestly, a must read! (Relan)

1984: (George Orwell)
A very powerful book. When I first read 1984, I mainly stopped to read the slogans. "Big Brother is Watching You." "War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength". "Who controls the past, controls the future; who controls the present controls the past". This Science Fiction book, put together by George Orwell, was written at a time when technology didn't have the impact as it does today. Yet some of his predictions are so true that it makes me wonder. The book tells about a man called Winston, who seems to be the only one that realizes that he and his other "comrades" are restricted by a government that, in his opinion and not others, has gone out of control. Of course we don't see it as bad as the book, but some of the things you'll notice strongly apply in our world today. It answers a very interesting concept: "What is freedom?" "What is truth?" (Relan)

Animal Farm: (George Orwell)
A simple fairy tale...or is it? This book, written in 1946, tells of a simple farm where the animals, because of their human master's mistreatment and corruption, have taken over the farm and have begun there own form of society. Yet, one thing after another, things go wrong...horribly wrong...and before you know it, they become as bad as their masters. I have never seen something so clear in so long. It tells of a major moment in history. Do you know what it is? (Relan)

Something Upstairs: (Avi)
Strangely enough, this is probably the first books that I have read which inspired me into the values I look at today. Though it is a young adult story for ages 9-12, this book, written by Avi, is said to be based on a true story, yet it's tale sounds of pure Science Fiction. Kenny, a 16 year old, moves into a old 18th century house in Rhode Island. There he finds a ghost, pleading to go back with him to 1789 to find his murder or be trapped in time. Most don't believe this story as well as I (we aren't suppose to), yet that isn't the point at all. This novel pinpoints at how we find the hidden truths that seems so unknown. A first step into a larger world. If you're a young learner...read this book. Seriously. (Relan)